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.
For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 90 schools to find the best return on investment for health professions students.
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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in health professions, balancing cost against outcomes.
For return on investment in health professions, no school beat Macomb Community College this year. Located in the city of Warren, Macomb Community College is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $3,660 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $8,370. Typical student debt for health professions graduates is $10,623. Early-career health professions graduates make about $60,851. Set against $10,623 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Schoolcraft College is a great value for students pursuing a degree in health professions, landing the #2 spot this year. Set in the city of Livonia, Schoolcraft College is a large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $3,799, with out-of-state students paying around $6,501. Health Professions graduates carry a median of $22,742 in student loans. Health Professions graduates of Schoolcraft College earn a median of $68,657 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $22,742 median debt.
Students looking for strong value in health professions will find it at Henry Ford Community College, which ranked #3. Set in the city of Dearborn, Henry Ford Community College is a large public institution. Students from in state pay about $3,568 in tuition and fees, compared with $7,816 for out-of-state students. Health Professions graduates carry a median of $23,013 in student loans. Health Professions graduates of Henry Ford Community College earn a median of $61,207 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Washtenaw Community College earned it the #4 place for health professions. Set in the suburb of Ann Arbor, Washtenaw Community College is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $2,736, while out-of-state students pay about $6,504. Health Professions graduates carry a median of $23,163 in student loans. Soon after graduation, health professions degree recipients from Washtenaw Community College generally make around $65,061. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Kalamazoo Valley Community College earned it the #5 place for health professions. Kalamazoo Valley Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Kalamazoo. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,144, with out-of-state students paying around $9,094. Health Professions graduates carry a median of $20,728 in student loans. Early-career health professions graduates make about $63,021. Set against $20,728 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Muskegon Community College ranked #6 on our 2027 list of the best value health professions schools. Set in the city of Muskegon, Muskegon Community College is a moderately-sized public institution. Students from in state pay about $7,250 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $16,010. Students borrow a median of $18,765 to complete the health professions program here. Soon after graduation, health professions degree recipients from Muskegon Community College generally make around $61,962. That is a strong return on a $18,765 median debt.
Delta College earned the #7 position for value in health professions this year. Set in the rural area of University Center, Delta College is a large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $4,820, with out-of-state students paying around $7,880. Students borrow a median of $17,262 to complete the health professions program here. Soon after graduation, health professions degree recipients from Delta College generally make around $55,692. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Oakland Community College landed the #8 spot for health professions value this year. Set in the suburb of Auburn Hills, Oakland Community College is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,120, while out-of-state students pay about $5,560. Health Professions graduates carry a median of $17,495 in student loans. Health Professions graduates of Oakland Community College earn a median of $63,015 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Lansing Community College landed the #9 spot for health professions value this year. Lansing Community College is a large public school located in the city of Lansing. Students from in state pay about $4,100 in tuition and fees, compared with $11,300 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $23,944 to complete the health professions program here. Early-career health professions graduates make about $61,419. That is a strong return on a $23,944 median debt.
West Shore Community College ranked #10 on our 2027 list of the best value health professions schools. West Shore Community College is a small public school located in the rural area of Scottville. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,470, compared with $8,820 for out-of-state students. Health Professions graduates carry a median of $26,415 in student loans. Health Professions graduates of West Shore Community College earn a median of $64,846 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $26,415 median debt.
Monroe County Community College earned the #11 position for value in health professions this year. Set in the rural area of Monroe, Monroe County Community College is a mid-sized public institution. Students from in state pay about $4,759 in tuition and fees, compared with $8,267 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $16,891 to complete the health professions program here. Early-career health professions graduates make about $67,847. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Alpena Community College ranked #12 on our 2027 list of the best value health professions schools. Located in the town of Alpena, Alpena Community College is a mid-sized public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,840, compared with $8,220 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $13,500 to complete the health professions program here. Early-career health professions graduates make about $45,132. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Kellogg Community College landed the #13 spot for health professions value this year. Located in the city of Battle Creek, Kellogg Community College is a moderately-sized public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,118, while out-of-state students pay about $8,282. Typical student debt for health professions graduates is $22,852. Soon after graduation, health professions degree recipients from Kellogg Community College generally make around $32,616. Set against $22,852 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
St Clair County Community College earned the #14 position for value in health professions this year. Located in the suburb of Port Huron, St Clair County Community College is a mid-sized public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $5,212, with out-of-state students paying around $12,150. Students borrow a median of $20,937 to complete the health professions program here. Soon after graduation, health professions degree recipients from St Clair County Community College generally make around $69,522. That is a strong return on a $20,937 median debt.
Gogebic Community College ranked #15 on our 2027 list of the best value health professions schools. Set in the town of Ironwood, Gogebic Community College is a small public institution. Students from in state pay about $4,800 in tuition and fees, compared with $7,530 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $16,465 to complete the health professions program here. Soon after graduation, health professions degree recipients from Gogebic Community College generally make around $62,490. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
University Of Michigan Flint earned the #16 position for value in health professions this year. Located in the city of Flint, University Of Michigan Flint is a moderately-sized public university. Students from in state pay about $14,236 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $27,790. Students borrow a median of $36,258 to complete the health professions program here. Health Professions graduates of University Of Michigan Flint earn a median of $96,898 early in their careers. Set against $36,258 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 70% of applicants are accepted.
University Of Michigan Dearborn earned the #17 position for value in health professions this year. Located in the city of Dearborn, University Of Michigan Dearborn is a moderately-sized public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $15,640, while out-of-state students pay about $32,896. Typical student debt for health professions graduates is $22,394. Early-career health professions graduates make about $62,536. Set against $22,394 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Michigan Dearborn admits about 56% of applicants.
Mott Community College placed #18 among the best values for health professions. Set in the city of Flint, Mott Community College is a moderately-sized public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,845, with out-of-state students paying around $11,460. Typical student debt for health professions graduates is $30,457. Health Professions graduates of Mott Community College earn a median of $66,241 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $30,457 median debt.
Lake Michigan College placed #19 among the best values for health professions. Lake Michigan College is a mid-sized public school located in the rural area of Benton Harbor. Students from in state pay about $5,445 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $7,755. Typical student debt for health professions graduates is $15,209. Health Professions graduates of Lake Michigan College earn a median of $64,843 early in their careers. Set against $15,209 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
University Of Michigan Ann Arbor earned the #20 position for value in health professions this year. University Of Michigan Ann Arbor is a very large public school located in the city of Ann Arbor. Students from in state pay about $18,848 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $63,081. Students borrow a median of $18,882 to complete the health professions program here. Health Professions graduates of University Of Michigan Ann Arbor earn a median of $89,160 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $18,882 median debt. Roughly 16% of applicants are accepted.
Ferris State University landed the #21 spot for health professions value this year. Set in the town of Big Rapids, Ferris State University is a large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $14,778. Health Professions graduates carry a median of $26,816 in student loans. Health Professions graduates of Ferris State University earn a median of $69,268 early in their careers. Set against $26,816 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Ferris State University admits about 91% of applicants.
Southwestern Michigan College ranked #22 on our 2027 list of the best value health professions schools. Southwestern Michigan College is a mid-sized public school located in the rural area of Dowagiac. Students from in state pay about $6,417 in tuition and fees, compared with $8,394 for out-of-state students. Health Professions graduates carry a median of $22,254 in student loans. Health Professions graduates of Southwestern Michigan College earn a median of $64,034 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $22,254 median debt.
Oakland University came in at #23 for value in health professions this year. Located in the suburb of Rochester Hills, Oakland University is a large public university. Students from in state pay about $17,167 in tuition and fees, compared with $24,735 for out-of-state students. Health Professions graduates carry a median of $28,880 in student loans. Early-career health professions graduates make about $87,947. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 88% of applicants are accepted.
Jackson Community College ranked #24 on our 2027 list of the best value health professions schools. Located in the rural area of Jackson, Jackson Community College is a moderately-sized public university. In-state tuition and fees average $7,350, while out-of-state students pay about $10,200. Typical student debt for health professions graduates is $22,350. Early-career health professions graduates make about $56,583. Set against $22,350 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Montcalm Community College came in at #25 for value in health professions this year. Located in the rural area of Sidney, Montcalm Community College is a mid-sized public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,936, while out-of-state students pay about $10,104. Typical student debt for health professions graduates is $25,757. Early-career health professions graduates make about $68,396. Set against $25,757 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
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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 · 90 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 90 ranked schools only.
More about our data sources and methodologies.