by our College Data Analytics Team
[Health Professions](/majors/health-care-professions/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 51 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for health professions students.
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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in health professions, balancing cost against outcomes.
Dodge City Community College tops our 2027 list of the best value health professions schools in Kansas. Located in the town of Dodge City, Dodge City Community College is a mid-sized public university. In-state tuition and fees average $4,650, while out-of-state students pay about $5,850. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $45,427.
Students looking for strong value in health professions will find it at Seward County Community College And Area Technical School, which ranked #2. Seward County Community College And Area Technical School is a mid-sized public school located in the town of Liberal. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,032, while out-of-state students pay about $5,408. Health Professions graduates carry a median of $11,350 in student loans. Early-career health professions graduates make about $53,375. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Salina Area Technical College earned it the #3 place for health professions. Located in the town of Salina, Salina Area Technical College is a small public university. Students from in state pay about $7,128 in tuition and fees. Health Professions graduates carry a median of $17,124 in student loans. Health Professions graduates of Salina Area Technical College earn a median of $38,440 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Students looking for strong value in health professions will find it at Hutchinson Community College, which ranked #4. Located in the town of Hutchinson, Hutchinson Community College is a moderately-sized public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,540, while out-of-state students pay about $4,770. Students borrow a median of $22,107 to complete the health professions program here. Soon after graduation, health professions degree recipients from Hutchinson Community College generally make around $52,032. Set against $22,107 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Independence 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 Independence, Independence Community College is a small public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,560, with out-of-state students paying around $4,950. Students borrow a median of $7,302 to complete the health professions program here. Health Professions graduates of Independence Community College earn a median of $23,620 early in their careers. Set against $7,302 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Coffeyville Community College earned the #6 position for value in health professions this year. Set in the town of Coffeyville, Coffeyville Community College is a small public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $3,600, with out-of-state students paying around $4,680. Students borrow a median of $17,677 to complete the health professions program here. Early-career health professions graduates make about $62,328. Set against $17,677 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Garden City Community College ranked #7 on our 2027 list of the best value health professions schools. Set in the town of Garden City, Garden City Community College is a mid-sized public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $3,690, compared with $4,320 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for health professions graduates is $16,075. Soon after graduation, health professions degree recipients from Garden City Community College generally make around $61,593. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Labette Community College placed #8 among the best values for health professions. Set in the town of Parsons, Labette Community College is a small public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $4,064, with out-of-state students paying around $4,864. Health Professions graduates carry a median of $13,052 in student loans. Early-career health professions graduates make about $58,685. That is a strong return on a $13,052 median debt.
Fort Scott Community College ranked #9 on our 2027 list of the best value health professions schools. Located in the town of Fort Scott, Fort Scott Community College is a small public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,390, while out-of-state students pay about $3,840. Students borrow a median of $23,832 to complete the health professions program here. Soon after graduation, health professions degree recipients from Fort Scott Community College generally make around $55,847. That is a strong return on a $23,832 median debt.
Washburn Institute Of Technology landed the #10 spot for health professions value this year. Located in the city of Topeka, Washburn Institute Of Technology is a small public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,880. Students borrow a median of $18,729 to complete the health professions program here. Soon after graduation, health professions degree recipients from Washburn Institute Of Technology generally make around $59,324. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Cowley County Community College placed #11 among the best values for health professions. Set in the town of Arkansas City, Cowley County Community College is a mid-sized public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,800, while out-of-state students pay about $6,600. Typical student debt for health professions graduates is $9,312. Health Professions graduates of Cowley County Community College earn a median of $34,099 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Pratt Community College placed #12 among the best values for health professions. Pratt Community College is a mid-sized public school located in the town of Pratt. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,256, while out-of-state students pay about $4,936. Typical student debt for health professions graduates is $15,981. Early-career health professions graduates make about $61,703. That is a strong return on a $15,981 median debt.
Colby Community College ranked #13 on our 2027 list of the best value health professions schools. Located in the town of Colby, Colby Community College is a mid-sized public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,140, while out-of-state students pay about $5,830. Health Professions graduates carry a median of $20,635 in student loans. Soon after graduation, health professions degree recipients from Colby Community College generally make around $62,370. Set against $20,635 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Allen County Community College landed the #14 spot for health professions value this year. Allen County Community College is a mid-sized public school located in the town of Iola. In-state tuition and fees average $4,260, while out-of-state students pay about $4,860. Typical student debt for health professions graduates is $10,032. Health Professions graduates of Allen County Community College earn a median of $25,323 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $10,032 median debt.
Wichita Area Technical College ranked #15 on our 2027 list of the best value health professions schools. Set in the city of Wichita, Wichita Area Technical College is a moderately-sized public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $7,237. Health Professions graduates carry a median of $20,657 in student loans. Early-career health professions graduates make about $38,356. Set against $20,657 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Neosho County Community College landed the #16 spot for health professions value this year. Set in the town of Chanute, Neosho County Community College is a mid-sized public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,704. Typical student debt for health professions graduates is $17,810. Soon after graduation, health professions degree recipients from Neosho County Community College generally make around $61,906. That is a strong return on a $17,810 median debt.
Barton County Community College landed the #17 spot for health professions value this year. Set in the rural area of Great Bend, Barton County Community College is a large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,680, while out-of-state students pay about $4,960. Students borrow a median of $21,135 to complete the health professions program here. Health Professions graduates of Barton County Community College earn a median of $62,893 early in their careers. Set against $21,135 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Manhattan Area Technical College placed #18 among the best values for health professions. Located in the city of Manhattan, Manhattan Area Technical College is a small public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,844. Typical student debt for health professions graduates is $24,104. Early-career health professions graduates make about $57,008. That is a strong return on a $24,104 median debt.
Highland Community College Highland landed the #19 spot for health professions value this year. Located in the rural area of Highland, Highland Community College Highland is a mid-sized public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,495. Students borrow a median of $11,000 to complete the health professions program here. Early-career health professions graduates make about $22,909. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Cloud County Community College ranked #20 on our 2027 list of the best value health professions schools. Cloud County Community College is a mid-sized public school located in the rural area of Concordia. In-state tuition and fees average $3,540, compared with $4,500 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for health professions graduates is $22,268. Health Professions graduates of Cloud County Community College earn a median of $61,406 early in their careers. Set against $22,268 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
North Central Kansas Technical College earned the #21 position for value in health professions this year. North Central Kansas Technical College is a small public school located in the rural area of Beloit. Students from in state pay about $7,350 in tuition and fees. Graduates go on to earn a median of $46,928 ten years after entry.
Northwest Kansas Technical College ranked #22 on our 2027 list of the best value health professions schools. Northwest Kansas Technical College is a small public school located in the town of Goodland. Health Professions graduates of Northwest Kansas Technical College earn a median of $41,638 early in their careers.
Donnelly College ranked #23 on our 2027 list of the best value health professions schools. Donnelly College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Kansas City. Students from in state pay about $12,810 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $27,626 to complete the health professions program here. Soon after graduation, health professions degree recipients from Donnelly College generally make around $49,147. Set against $27,626 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Fort Hays State University landed the #24 spot for health professions value this year. Located in the town of Hays, Fort Hays State University is a large public university. Students from in state pay about $5,923 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $17,741. Students borrow a median of $24,987 to complete the health professions program here. Health Professions graduates of Fort Hays State University earn a median of $71,198 early in their careers. Set against $24,987 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Fort Hays State University admits about 90% of applicants.
Johnson County Community College ranked #25 on our 2027 list of the best value health professions schools. Set in the city of Overland Park, Johnson County Community College is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $2,424, with out-of-state students paying around $5,688. Students borrow a median of $14,257 to complete the health professions program here. Health Professions graduates of Johnson County Community College earn a median of $57,120 early in their careers. Set against $14,257 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 · 51 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 51 ranked schools only.
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