by our College Data Analytics Team
[Health Professions](/majors/health-care-professions/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.
For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 19 schools to find the best return on investment for health professions students.
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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 Granite State College the best value for a degree in health professions in New Hampshire. Granite State College is a mid-sized public school located in the city of Manchester. In-state tuition and fees average $7,724, with out-of-state students paying around $9,284. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete the health professions program here. Early-career health professions graduates make about $78,122. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt.
Manchester Community College Nh came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best value health professions schools. Located in the city of Manchester, Manchester Community College Nh is a moderately-sized public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $7,090, while out-of-state students pay about $15,340. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $49,063.
Students looking for strong value in health professions will find it at Lakes Region Community College, which ranked #3. Set in the town of Laconia, Lakes Region Community College is a mid-sized public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $6,720, while out-of-state students pay about $14,970. Graduates go on to earn a median of $51,182 ten years after entry.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at River Valley Community College earned it the #4 place for health professions. Set in the rural area of Claremont, River Valley Community College is a mid-sized public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,940, with out-of-state students paying around $15,190. Typical student debt for health professions graduates is $27,248. Health Professions graduates of River Valley Community College earn a median of $71,325 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $27,248 median debt.
Students looking for strong value in health professions will find it at White Mountains Community College, which ranked #5. Located in the town of Berlin, White Mountains Community College is a small public university. In-state tuition and fees average $7,050, with out-of-state students paying around $15,300. Health Professions graduates carry a median of $26,875 in student loans. Soon after graduation, health professions degree recipients from White Mountains Community College generally make around $67,257. That is a strong return on a $26,875 median debt.
Great Bay Community College came in at #6 for value in health professions this year. Great Bay Community College is a mid-sized public school located in the suburb of Portsmouth. Students from in state pay about $7,200 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $15,450. Health Professions graduates carry a median of $28,371 in student loans. Health Professions graduates of Great Bay Community College earn a median of $73,908 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Keene State College ranked #7 on our 2027 list of the best value health professions schools. Set in the town of Keene, Keene State College is a mid-sized public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $14,784, while out-of-state students pay about $26,840. Typical student debt for health professions graduates is $26,954. Early-career health professions graduates make about $74,673. That is a strong return on a $26,954 median debt. Roughly 90% of applicants are accepted.
Nhti Concords Community College earned the #8 position for value in health professions this year. Located in the town of Concord, Nhti Concords Community College is a moderately-sized public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $7,200, while out-of-state students pay about $15,450. Typical student debt for health professions graduates is $23,367. Soon after graduation, health professions degree recipients from Nhti Concords Community College generally make around $70,287. Set against $23,367 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Plymouth State University landed the #9 spot for health professions value this year. Plymouth State University is a mid-sized public school located in the town of Plymouth. In-state tuition and fees average $14,626, while out-of-state students pay about $25,566. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete the health professions program here. Health Professions graduates of Plymouth State University earn a median of $66,903 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 88% of applicants are accepted.
University Of New Hampshire Main Campus placed #10 among the best values for health professions. University Of New Hampshire Main Campus is a large public school located in the town of Durham. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $19,202, with out-of-state students paying around $39,852. Typical student debt for health professions graduates is $27,000. Soon after graduation, health professions degree recipients from University Of New Hampshire Main Campus generally make around $91,759. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 88% of applicants are accepted.
Nashua Community College landed the #11 spot for health professions value this year. Located in the city of Nashua, Nashua Community College is a mid-sized public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $7,140, with out-of-state students paying around $15,390. Health Professions graduates carry a median of $10,608 in student loans. Early-career health professions graduates make about $24,074. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
New England College came in at #12 for value in health professions this year. New England College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the rural area of Henniker. In-state tuition and fees average $27,474. Typical student debt for health professions graduates is $46,569. Early-career health professions graduates make about $91,612. That is a strong return on a $46,569 median debt. The acceptance rate is 92%.
Franklin Pierce University landed the #13 spot for health professions value this year. Located in the rural area of Rindge, Franklin Pierce University is a small private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $46,442 in tuition and fees. Health Professions graduates carry a median of $27,055 in student loans. Health Professions graduates of Franklin Pierce University earn a median of $90,131 early in their careers. Set against $27,055 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Franklin Pierce University admits about 94% of applicants.
Colby Sawyer College landed the #14 spot for health professions value this year. Located in the rural area of New London, Colby Sawyer College is a small private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $19,125. Health Professions graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Health Professions graduates of Colby Sawyer College earn a median of $78,856 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 80% of applicants are accepted.
Rivier College earned the #15 position for value in health professions this year. Set in the city of Nashua, Rivier College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $39,488. Health Professions graduates carry a median of $31,377 in student loans. Early-career health professions graduates make about $82,875. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Rivier College admits about 83% of applicants.
Dartmouth College earned the #16 position for value in health professions this year. Located in the town of Hanover, Dartmouth College is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $68,019 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $16,989 to complete the health professions program here. Health Professions graduates of Dartmouth College earn a median of $184,216 early in their careers. Set against $16,989 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Dartmouth College admits about 5% of applicants.
Saint Anselm College ranked #17 on our 2027 list of the best value health professions schools. Set in the suburb of Manchester, Saint Anselm College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $48,920 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for health professions graduates is $27,000. Soon after graduation, health professions degree recipients from Saint Anselm College generally make around $79,609. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. Roughly 78% of applicants are accepted.
Southern New Hampshire University ranked #18 on our 2027 list of the best value health professions schools. Located in the suburb of Manchester, Southern New Hampshire University is a very large private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $17,200. Health Professions graduates carry a median of $29,512 in student loans. Early-career health professions graduates make about $63,048. That is a strong return on a $29,512 median debt. The acceptance rate is 100%.
Harmony Health Care Institute placed #19 among the best values for health professions. Located in the suburb of Merrimack, Harmony Health Care Institute is a small private for-profit university. Students borrow a median of $12,685 to complete the health professions program here. Soon after graduation, health professions degree recipients from Harmony Health Care Institute generally make around $85,953. Roughly 84% of applicants are accepted.
This ranking is produced 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 · 19 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 19 ranked schools only.
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