2027 Best Value Orthotist/Prosthetist Schools
[Orthotist/Prosthetist](/majors/health-care-professions/rehab-and-therapeutic-professions/orthotist-prosthetist/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 12 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for orthotist/prosthetist students.
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Finding the Best Value Orthotist/Prosthetist School for You
Where you study orthotist/prosthetist affects both what you pay and what you earn. That is why we developed our Best Value Orthotist/Prosthetist Schools ranking. It weighs the cost of a degree against the outcomes graduates go on to achieve, so you can find the strongest return on your investment.
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2027 Best Value Orthotist/Prosthetist Schools in the United States
If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the orthotist/prosthetist degrees they offer, see the list below.
Best Value Orthotist/Prosthetist Schools
For return on investment in orthotist/prosthetist, no school beat Joliet Junior College this year. Joliet Junior College is a very large public school located in the suburb of Joliet. Students from in state pay about $4,530 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $13,800. Orthotist/prosthetist graduates carry a median of $11,995 in student loans. Soon after graduation, orthotist/prosthetist degree recipients from Joliet Junior College generally make around $40,118. That is a strong return on a $11,995 median debt.
A rank of #2 makes Oakland University one of the best values for orthotist/prosthetist. Oakland University is a large public school located in the suburb of Rochester Hills. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $17,167, compared with $24,735 for out-of-state students. Orthotist/prosthetist graduates carry a median of $25,972 in student loans. Early-career orthotist/prosthetist graduates make about $75,977. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Oakland University admits about 88% of applicants.
Century College came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best value orthotist/prosthetist schools. Set in the suburb of White Bear Lake, Century College is a large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,214. Orthotist/prosthetist graduates carry a median of $31,000 in student loans. Early-career orthotist/prosthetist graduates make about $47,502. That is a strong return on a $31,000 median debt.
A rank of #4 makes University Of Washington Seattle Campus one of the best values for orthotist/prosthetist. Located in the city of Seattle, University Of Washington Seattle Campus is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $12,973 in tuition and fees, compared with $43,209 for out-of-state students. Orthotist/prosthetist graduates carry a median of $16,481 in student loans. Soon after graduation, orthotist/prosthetist degree recipients from University Of Washington Seattle Campus generally make around $65,780. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 39% of applicants are accepted.
Kennesaw State University came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best value orthotist/prosthetist schools. Kennesaw State University is a very large public school located in the suburb of Kennesaw. In-state tuition and fees average $5,808, while out-of-state students pay about $17,736. Orthotist/prosthetist graduates carry a median of $27,004 in student loans. Soon after graduation, orthotist/prosthetist degree recipients from Kennesaw State University generally make around $53,824. Set against $27,004 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 69%.
Eastern Michigan University landed the #6 spot for orthotist/prosthetist value this year. Eastern Michigan University is a large public school located in the suburb of Ypsilanti. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $16,990. Students borrow a median of $27,425 to complete the orthotist/prosthetist program here. Soon after graduation, orthotist/prosthetist degree recipients from Eastern Michigan University generally make around $43,271. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 80%.
Concordia University Saint Paul placed #7 among the best values for orthotist/prosthetist. Located in the city of Saint Paul, Concordia University Saint Paul is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $25,600 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for orthotist/prosthetist graduates is $29,026. Soon after graduation, orthotist/prosthetist degree recipients from Concordia University Saint Paul generally make around $59,028. That is a strong return on a $29,026 median debt. Roughly 79% of applicants are accepted.
Northwestern University ranked #8 on our 2027 list of the best value orthotist/prosthetist schools. Set in the city of Evanston, Northwestern University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $68,322. Typical student debt for orthotist/prosthetist graduates is $16,616. Soon after graduation, orthotist/prosthetist degree recipients from Northwestern University generally make around $60,280. Set against $16,616 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 8% of applicants are accepted.
Alabama State University ranked #9 on our 2027 list of the best value orthotist/prosthetist schools. Alabama State University is a mid-sized public school located in the city of Montgomery. Students from in state pay about $11,248 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $19,576. Typical student debt for orthotist/prosthetist graduates is $33,000. Soon after graduation, orthotist/prosthetist degree recipients from Alabama State University generally make around $54,040. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 98% of applicants are accepted.
University Of Hartford earned the #10 position for value in orthotist/prosthetist this year. Set in the city of West Hartford, University Of Hartford is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $49,075. Students borrow a median of $23,000 to complete the orthotist/prosthetist program here. Early-career orthotist/prosthetist graduates make about $63,233. Set against $23,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Hartford admits about 96% of applicants.
University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus landed the #11 spot for orthotist/prosthetist value this year. University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is a very large public school located in the city of Pittsburgh. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $21,926, while out-of-state students pay about $41,430. Students borrow a median of $23,487 to complete the orthotist/prosthetist program here. Orthotist/prosthetist graduates of University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus earn a median of $56,219 early in their careers. Set against $23,487 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 58% of applicants are accepted.
Drexel University landed the #12 spot for orthotist/prosthetist value this year. Set in the city of Philadelphia, Drexel University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $62,412 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $28,838 to complete the orthotist/prosthetist program here. Soon after graduation, orthotist/prosthetist degree recipients from Drexel University generally make around $67,556. Set against $28,838 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 79% of applicants are accepted.
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Notes and References
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 · 12 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 12 ranked schools only.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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