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2027 Best Value Other Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences Associate’s Degree Schools

16 Colleges in the United States
$17,013 Avg Student Debt
$43,026 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value Other Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences Associate's Degree Badge [Other Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences](/majors/health-care-professions/other-health-professions/health-professions-and-related-clinical-sciences-other/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong other health professions and related clinical sciences education at a price that pays off.

For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 16 schools to find the best return on investment for other health professions and related clinical sciences students.

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If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the other health professions and related clinical sciences degrees they offer, see the list below.

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Monroe Community College earned the #1 spot for value among other health professions and related clinical sciences schools in the United States. Monroe Community College is a very large public school located in the suburb of Rochester. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,006, with out-of-state students paying around $11,056. Typical student debt for other health professions and related clinical sciences graduates is $12,950. Other Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences graduates of Monroe Community College earn a median of $35,765 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $12,950 median debt.

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Jackson State Community College is a great value for students pursuing a degree in other health professions and related clinical sciences, landing the #2 spot this year. Set in the city of Jackson, Jackson State Community College is a mid-sized public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,740, with out-of-state students paying around $17,724. Typical student debt for other health professions and related clinical sciences graduates is $8,553. Soon after graduation, other health professions and related clinical sciences degree recipients from Jackson State Community College generally make around $26,242. Set against $8,553 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.

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Students looking for strong value in other health professions and related clinical sciences will find it at Chattanooga State Community College, which ranked #3. Chattanooga State Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Chattanooga. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,772, with out-of-state students paying around $17,756. Other Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences graduates carry a median of $22,513 in student loans. Soon after graduation, other health professions and related clinical sciences degree recipients from Chattanooga State Community College generally make around $36,180. Set against $22,513 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.

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A rank of #4 makes College Of Southern Idaho one of the best values for other health professions and related clinical sciences. Set in the city of Twin Falls, College Of Southern Idaho is a large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $3,360, while out-of-state students pay about $6,840. Students borrow a median of $10,209 to complete the other health professions and related clinical sciences program here. Early-career other health professions and related clinical sciences graduates make about $16,480. Set against $10,209 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.

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Students looking for strong value in other health professions and related clinical sciences will find it at Lansing Community College, which ranked #5. Lansing Community College is a large public school located in the city of Lansing. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,100, with out-of-state students paying around $11,300. Students borrow a median of $16,700 to complete the other health professions and related clinical sciences program here. Soon after graduation, other health professions and related clinical sciences degree recipients from Lansing Community College generally make around $46,103. That is a strong return on a $16,700 median debt.

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Volunteer State Community College came in at #6 for value in other health professions and related clinical sciences this year. Located in the suburb of Gallatin, Volunteer State Community College is a moderately-sized public university. Students from in state pay about $4,756 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $17,740. Students borrow a median of $12,462 to complete the other health professions and related clinical sciences program here. Soon after graduation, other health professions and related clinical sciences degree recipients from Volunteer State Community College generally make around $40,137. That is a strong return on a $12,462 median debt.

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American Public University System came in at #7 for value in other health professions and related clinical sciences this year. Set in the town of Charles Town, American Public University System is a very large private for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,400. Other Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences graduates carry a median of $8,358 in student loans. Soon after graduation, other health professions and related clinical sciences degree recipients from American Public University System generally make around $41,350. Set against $8,358 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.

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Ferris State University
Big Rapids, MI

Ferris State University ranked #8 on our 2027 list of the best value other health professions and related clinical sciences schools. Set in the town of Big Rapids, Ferris State University is a large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $14,778. Students borrow a median of $17,930 to complete the other health professions and related clinical sciences program here. Other Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences graduates of Ferris State University earn a median of $35,232 early in their careers. Set against $17,930 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 91%.

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Western Wyoming Community College ranked #9 on our 2027 list of the best value other health professions and related clinical sciences schools. Western Wyoming Community College is a mid-sized public school located in the town of Rock Springs. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,230, with out-of-state students paying around $10,530. Other Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences graduates carry a median of $12,628 in student loans. Early-career other health professions and related clinical sciences graduates make about $53,554. That is a strong return on a $12,628 median debt.

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Ozarks Technical Community College placed #10 among the best values for other health professions and related clinical sciences. Set in the city of Springfield, Ozarks Technical Community College is a large public institution. Students from in state pay about $4,256 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $7,040. Students borrow a median of $20,626 to complete the other health professions and related clinical sciences program here. Soon after graduation, other health professions and related clinical sciences degree recipients from Ozarks Technical Community College generally make around $26,962. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.

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Southeast Community College Area ranked #11 on our 2027 list of the best value other health professions and related clinical sciences schools. Located in the city of Lincoln, Southeast Community College Area is a large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,444, while out-of-state students pay about $4,032. Typical student debt for other health professions and related clinical sciences graduates is $14,935. Soon after graduation, other health professions and related clinical sciences degree recipients from Southeast Community College Area generally make around $44,877. Set against $14,935 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.

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Butler County Community College came in at #12 for value in other health professions and related clinical sciences this year. Set in the town of Butler, Butler County Community College is a mid-sized public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,910, with out-of-state students paying around $12,000. Other Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences graduates carry a median of $10,836 in student loans. Other Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences graduates of Butler County Community College earn a median of $41,492 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $10,836 median debt.

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Mid Michigan Community College earned the #13 position for value in other health professions and related clinical sciences this year. Mid Michigan Community College is a mid-sized public school located in the rural area of Harrison. In-state tuition and fees average $6,132, while out-of-state students pay about $10,864. Students borrow a median of $18,878 to complete the other health professions and related clinical sciences program here. Early-career other health professions and related clinical sciences graduates make about $43,078. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.

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University Of Cincinnati Blue Ash College placed #14 among the best values for other health professions and related clinical sciences. Located in the suburb of Blue Ash, University Of Cincinnati Blue Ash College is a large public university. Students from in state pay about $7,106 in tuition and fees, compared with $15,904 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $19,408 to complete the other health professions and related clinical sciences program here. Early-career other health professions and related clinical sciences graduates make about $42,936. That is a strong return on a $19,408 median debt.

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Goodwin College
East Hartford, CT

Goodwin College placed #15 among the best values for other health professions and related clinical sciences. Goodwin College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of East Hartford. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $21,188. Typical student debt for other health professions and related clinical sciences graduates is $39,835. Other Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences graduates of Goodwin College earn a median of $48,291 early in their careers. Set against $39,835 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.

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Hawaii Pacific University ranked #16 on our 2027 list of the best value other health professions and related clinical sciences schools. Set in the city of Honolulu, Hawaii Pacific University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $34,392. Students borrow a median of $25,385 to complete the other health professions and related clinical sciences program here. Other Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences graduates of Hawaii Pacific University earn a median of $49,182 early in their careers. Set against $25,385 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 86% of applicants are accepted.

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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 16 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 16 ranked schools only.

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