by our College Data Analytics Team
[Health Professions](/majors/health-care-professions/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.
For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 14 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.
Salish Kootenai College tops our 2027 list of the best value health professions schools in Montana. Located in the rural area of Pablo, Salish Kootenai College is a small public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,311, with out-of-state students paying around $11,583. Early-career health professions graduates make about $52,607.
Students looking for strong value in health professions will find it at Flathead Valley Community College, which ranked #2. Flathead Valley Community College is a mid-sized public school located in the town of Kalispell. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,912, compared with $11,659 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for health professions graduates is $21,187. Health Professions graduates of Flathead Valley Community College earn a median of $67,209 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Miles Community College came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best value health professions schools. Miles Community College is a small public school located in the town of Miles City. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,500, with out-of-state students paying around $11,220. Students borrow a median of $29,199 to complete the health professions program here. Health Professions graduates of Miles Community College earn a median of $67,708 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Great Falls College Montana State University earned it the #4 place for health professions. Great Falls College Montana State University is a mid-sized public school located in the city of Great Falls. Students from in state pay about $4,028 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $12,911. Median earnings reach $38,034 ten years out.
A rank of #5 makes Helena College University Of Montana one of the best values for health professions. Helena College University Of Montana is a mid-sized public school located in the city of Helena. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,106, while out-of-state students pay about $11,278. Students borrow a median of $29,692 to complete the health professions program here. Early-career health professions graduates make about $63,902. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Montana State University Northern landed the #6 spot for health professions value this year. Montana State University Northern is a small public school located in the town of Havre. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,982, compared with $21,875 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $30,486 to complete the health professions program here. Soon after graduation, health professions degree recipients from Montana State University Northern generally make around $77,121. Set against $30,486 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Highlands College Of Montana Tech ranked #7 on our 2027 list of the best value health professions schools. Highlands College Of Montana Tech is a small public school located in the town of Butte. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,127, with out-of-state students paying around $10,948. Health Professions graduates carry a median of $2,750 in student loans. Early-career health professions graduates make about $54,579. That is a strong return on a $2,750 median debt.
Montana Tech Of The University Of Montana landed the #8 spot for health professions value this year. Located in the town of Butte, Montana Tech Of The University Of Montana is a small public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,289, with out-of-state students paying around $26,094. Students borrow a median of $33,729 to complete the health professions program here. Soon after graduation, health professions degree recipients from Montana Tech Of The University Of Montana generally make around $79,657. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Montana Tech Of The University Of Montana admits about 91% of applicants.
Montana State University Billings came in at #9 for value in health professions this year. Montana State University Billings is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Billings. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $7,280, compared with $22,897 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $24,209 to complete the health professions program here. Early-career health professions graduates make about $57,540. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
The University Of Montana ranked #10 on our 2027 list of the best value health professions schools. The University Of Montana is a large public school located in the city of Missoula. Students from in state pay about $8,552 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $33,671. Health Professions graduates carry a median of $28,789 in student loans. Early-career health professions graduates make about $69,452. Set against $28,789 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 96% of applicants are accepted.
University Of Great Falls ranked #11 on our 2027 list of the best value health professions schools. Located in the city of Great Falls, University Of Great Falls is a small private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $30,448. Typical student debt for health professions graduates is $23,847. Soon after graduation, health professions degree recipients from University Of Great Falls generally make around $104,162. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of Great Falls admits about 50% of applicants.
Rocky Mountain College earned the #12 position for value in health professions this year. Set in the city of Billings, Rocky Mountain College is a small private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $35,582. Students borrow a median of $25,666 to complete the health professions program here. Early-career health professions graduates make about $127,725. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Rocky Mountain College admits about 70% of applicants.
Montana State University came in at #13 for value in health professions this year. Montana State University is a large public school located in the city of Bozeman. In-state tuition and fees average $8,460, with out-of-state students paying around $33,287. Health Professions graduates carry a median of $28,000 in student loans. Early-career health professions graduates make about $86,654. Set against $28,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 82%.
Carroll College earned the #14 position for value in health professions this year. Located in the city of Helena, Carroll College is a small private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $41,484. Students borrow a median of $25,972 to complete the health professions program here. Health Professions graduates of Carroll College earn a median of $68,234 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $25,972 median debt. Roughly 71% of applicants are accepted.
The ranking above is published 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 · 14 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 14 ranked schools only.
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