by our College Data Analytics Team
[Health Professions](/majors/health-care-professions/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.
College Factual analyzed 11 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value health professions schools.
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If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the health professions degrees they offer, see the list below.
Our analysis ranked Leeward Community College the best value for a degree in health professions in Hawaii. Leeward Community College is a large public school located in the suburb of Pearl City. In-state tuition and fees average $3,214, compared with $8,350 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $10,776 to complete the health professions program here. Early-career health professions graduates make about $21,784. Set against $10,776 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Students looking for strong value in health professions will find it at Kapiolani Community College, which ranked #2. Located in the city of Honolulu, Kapiolani Community College is a moderately-sized public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $3,284, while out-of-state students pay about $8,420. Students borrow a median of $15,948 to complete the health professions program here. Soon after graduation, health professions degree recipients from Kapiolani Community College generally make around $74,860. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Students looking for strong value in health professions will find it at University Of Hawaii Maui College, which ranked #3. University Of Hawaii Maui College is a mid-sized public school located in the city of Kahului. In-state tuition and fees average $3,284, while out-of-state students pay about $8,420. Typical student debt for health professions graduates is $11,577. Early-career health professions graduates make about $102,390. That is a strong return on a $11,577 median debt.
A rank of #4 makes Hawaii Community College one of the best values for health professions. Set in the town of Hilo, Hawaii Community College is a mid-sized public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,204, while out-of-state students pay about $8,340. Students borrow a median of $17,174 to complete the health professions program here. Early-career health professions graduates make about $69,990. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Kauai Community College is a great value for students pursuing a degree in health professions, landing the #5 spot this year. Located in the rural area of Lihue, Kauai Community College is a small public university. In-state tuition and fees average $3,252, with out-of-state students paying around $8,388. Students borrow a median of $5,500 to complete the health professions program here. Soon after graduation, health professions degree recipients from Kauai Community College generally make around $23,210. That is a strong return on a $5,500 median debt.
University Of Hawaii At Hilo ranked #6 on our 2027 list of the best value health professions schools. Set in the town of Hilo, University Of Hawaii At Hilo is a mid-sized public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $7,838, with out-of-state students paying around $20,798. Health Professions graduates carry a median of $25,681 in student loans. Health Professions graduates of University Of Hawaii At Hilo earn a median of $93,811 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $25,681 median debt. The acceptance rate is 61%.
University Of Hawaii At Manoa earned the #7 position for value in health professions this year. Set in the city of Honolulu, University Of Hawaii At Manoa is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $12,186, compared with $34,218 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for health professions graduates is $17,280. Soon after graduation, health professions degree recipients from University Of Hawaii At Manoa generally make around $95,597. Set against $17,280 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 87% of applicants are accepted.
Brigham Young University Hawaii landed the #8 spot for health professions value this year. Located in the town of Laie, Brigham Young University Hawaii is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,630. Health Professions graduates of Brigham Young University Hawaii earn a median of $41,461 early in their careers. Brigham Young University Hawaii admits about 47% of applicants.
Chaminade University Of Honolulu ranked #9 on our 2027 list of the best value health professions schools. Located in the city of Honolulu, Chaminade University Of Honolulu is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $30,874 in tuition and fees. Health Professions graduates carry a median of $31,000 in student loans. Health Professions graduates of Chaminade University Of Honolulu earn a median of $81,125 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $31,000 median debt. Chaminade University Of Honolulu admits about 91% of applicants.
Hawaii Pacific University came in at #10 for value in health professions this year. 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 $25,000 to complete the health professions program here. Health Professions graduates of Hawaii Pacific University earn a median of $75,892 early in their careers. Set against $25,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Hawaii Pacific University admits about 86% of applicants.
Hawaii Medical College landed the #11 spot for health professions value this year. Set in the city of Honolulu, Hawaii Medical College is a small private for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $25,927. Typical student debt for health professions graduates is $13,364. Early-career health professions graduates make about $35,586. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs the cost of a degree against the earnings graduates go on to achieve, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 11 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 11 ranked schools only.
More about our data sources and methodologies.