by our College Data Analytics Team
[Orthotist/Prosthetist](/majors/health-care-professions/rehab-and-therapeutic-professions/orthotist-prosthetist/) 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 4 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for orthotist/prosthetist students.
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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in orthotist/prosthetist, balancing cost against outcomes.
Leading the list is Joliet Junior College, our #1 best value for orthotist/prosthetist in the Great Lakes Region. Set in the suburb of Joliet, Joliet Junior College is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $4,530, while out-of-state students pay about $13,800. Orthotist/prosthetist graduates carry a median of $11,995 in student loans. Early-career orthotist/prosthetist graduates make about $40,118. Set against $11,995 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Oakland University came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best value orthotist/prosthetist schools. Located in the suburb of Rochester Hills, Oakland University is a large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $17,167, compared with $24,735 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for orthotist/prosthetist graduates is $25,972. Orthotist/prosthetist graduates of Oakland University earn a median of $75,977 early in their careers. Set against $25,972 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 88%.
Eastern Michigan University came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best value orthotist/prosthetist schools. Eastern Michigan University is a large public school located in the suburb of Ypsilanti. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $16,990. Typical student debt for orthotist/prosthetist graduates is $27,425. Early-career orthotist/prosthetist graduates make about $43,271. Set against $27,425 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 80% of applicants are accepted.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Northwestern University earned it the #4 place for orthotist/prosthetist. Northwestern University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Evanston. Students from in state pay about $68,322 in tuition and fees. Orthotist/prosthetist graduates carry a median of $16,616 in student loans. Orthotist/prosthetist graduates of Northwestern University earn a median of $60,280 early in their careers. Set against $16,616 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 8% of applicants are accepted.
This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs the cost of a degree against the earnings graduates go on to achieve, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 4 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 4 ranked schools only.
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