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2026 Best Value Allied Health Professions Schools
Looking for the best-value Allied Health Professions programs programs in the United States? This list ranks 1771 colleges by value — the balance of cost and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. Each school below is scored on factors such as tuition, student debt, and post-graduation earnings to surface the strongest return on investment.
To arm you with the information you need, Trade College reviewed schools to produce this 2026 value ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.
Top 25 Best-Value Allied Health Professions Schools in the United States
Learn more about these high-value schools below:
For return on investment, no school beat Sentara College Of Health Sciences this year in the United States. This private not-for-profit school is set in Chesapeake, VA. In-state tuition and fees run about $2,840. The median Allied Health Professions program debt is $21,000. Median earnings reach $77,821 ten years out. Set against $21,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Get the full Sentara College Of Health Sciences report
A rank of #2 makes Coahoma Community College one of the best values in the United States. Located in Clarksdale, MS, Coahoma Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $3,490. Coahoma Community College Allied Health Professions students take on a median of $11,745 in debt. Median earnings reach $24,289 ten years out. That is a strong return on a $11,745 median debt. Get the full Coahoma Community College report
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Southeast Community College Area earned it the #3 place in the United States. Southeast Community College Area is a public school based in Lincoln, NE. In-state tuition and fees run about $3,444, compared with $4,032 for out-of-state students. Typical Allied Health Professions student debt is $17,713. Graduates go on to earn a median of $43,405 ten years after entry. That is a strong return on a $17,713 median debt. Get the full Southeast Community College Area report
A rank of #4 makes South Louisiana Community College one of the best values in the United States. Set in Lafayette, LA, South Louisiana Community College is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,210. Typical Allied Health Professions student debt is $12,657. Median earnings reach $31,432 ten years out. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Read more about South Louisiana Community College
El Centro College came in at #5 on this year's best-value Allied Health Professions ranking in the United States. This public school is set in Dallas, TX. In-state tuition and fees run about $2,730, while out-of-state students pay about $6,900. El Centro College Allied Health Professions students take on a median of $15,926 in debt. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $41,714. That is a strong return on a $15,926 median debt. Read more about El Centro College
Central Arizona College placed #6 among the best-value Allied Health Professions schools in the United States. This public school is set in Coolidge, AZ. Students from in state pay about $2,250 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $4,500. Graduates carry a median of $11,084 in student loans. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $40,513. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Read more about Central Arizona College
Clovis Community College ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the best-value Allied Health Professions schools. Located in Clovis, NM, Clovis Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $1,592, with out-of-state students paying around $3,344. Clovis Community College Allied Health Professions students take on a median of $11,082 in debt. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $34,020. That is a strong return on a $11,082 median debt. See the full Clovis Community College profile
Galveston College placed #8 among the best-value Allied Health Professions schools in the United States. This public school is set in Galveston, TX. In-state tuition and fees run about $2,726, with out-of-state students paying around $6,176. Graduates carry a median of $13,250 in student loans. Galveston College alumni report median earnings of $37,233 a decade after entry. That is a strong return on a $13,250 median debt. Read more about Galveston College
St Cloud Technical And Community College landed the #9 spot for value in the United States this year. Based in Saint Cloud, MN, St Cloud Technical And Community College is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,124. St Cloud Technical And Community College Allied Health Professions students take on a median of $22,917 in debt. St Cloud Technical And Community College alumni report median earnings of $46,874 a decade after entry. That is a strong return on a $22,917 median debt. See the full St Cloud Technical And Community College profile
Bossier Parish Community College ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the best-value Allied Health Professions schools. Set in Bossier City, LA, Bossier Parish Community College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $4,268 in tuition and fees. Graduates carry a median of $19,101 in student loans. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $34,502. That is a strong return on a $19,101 median debt. Read the full report on Bossier Parish Community College
Alvin Community College offered strong value this year, earning the #11 position. Alvin Community College is a public school based in Alvin, TX. In-state tuition and fees run about $1,906, with out-of-state students paying around $4,402. Graduates carry a median of $8,876 in student loans. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $45,762. That is a strong return on a $8,876 median debt. More on Alvin Community College
Seattle Community College Central Campus landed the #12 spot for value in the United States this year. Located in Seattle, WA, Seattle Community College Central Campus is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,238, while out-of-state students pay about $5,796. The median Allied Health Professions program debt is $14,699. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $43,307. That is a strong return on a $14,699 median debt. Read more about Seattle Community College Central Campus
Northwest Technical Institute ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the best-value Allied Health Professions schools. Set in Springdale, AR, Northwest Technical Institute is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $5,184. Median earnings reach $41,513 ten years out. More on Northwest Technical Institute
Panola College came in at #14 in this year's value ranking. Set in Carthage, TX, Panola College is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $2,352, while out-of-state students pay about $5,232. Panola College alumni report median earnings of $36,072 a decade after entry. Read the full report on Panola College
Hutchinson Community College offered strong value this year, earning the #15 position. Located in Hutchinson, KS, Hutchinson Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $3,540, with out-of-state students paying around $4,770. The median Allied Health Professions program debt is $21,917. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $43,470. That is a strong return on a $21,917 median debt. Read more about Hutchinson Community College
Spokane Community College ranked #16 on our 2026 list of the best-value Allied Health Professions schools. Spokane Community College is a public school based in Spokane, WA. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $5,461, compared with $6,612 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $20,183 in student loans. Spokane Community College alumni report median earnings of $41,984 a decade after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. See the full Spokane Community College profile
Centralia College came in at #17 in this year's value ranking. Centralia College is a public school based in Centralia, WA. Students from in state pay about $5,266 in tuition and fees, compared with $5,651 for out-of-state students. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $43,140. Read the full report on Centralia College
Wayne County Community College District ranked #18 on our 2026 list of the best-value Allied Health Professions schools. Set in Detroit, MI, Wayne County Community College District is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $3,112, while out-of-state students pay about $4,067. Wayne County Community College District Allied Health Professions students take on a median of $20,820 in debt. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $29,079. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Read more about Wayne County Community College District
Columbia Southern University placed #19 among the best-value Allied Health Professions schools in the United States. Columbia Southern University is a private for-profit school based in Orange Beach, AL. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,224. Columbia Southern University Allied Health Professions students take on a median of $24,518 in debt. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $63,534. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Read the full report on Columbia Southern University
South Plains College placed #20 among the best-value Allied Health Professions schools in the United States. Located in Levelland, TX, South Plains College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $2,733 in tuition and fees, compared with $5,157 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $13,788 in student loans. South Plains College alumni report median earnings of $41,276 a decade after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. More on South Plains College
Madison Area Technical College placed #21 among the best-value Allied Health Professions schools in the United States. Set in Madison, WI, Madison Area Technical College is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,977, while out-of-state students pay about $7,141. Typical Allied Health Professions student debt is $19,946. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $45,413. That is a strong return on a $19,946 median debt. Read more about Madison Area Technical College
Georgia Northwestern Technical College offered strong value this year, earning the #22 position. Located in Rome, GA, Georgia Northwestern Technical College is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,300, compared with $5,868 for out-of-state students. Georgia Northwestern Technical College Allied Health Professions students take on a median of $11,699 in debt. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $35,759. That is a strong return on a $11,699 median debt. More on Georgia Northwestern Technical College
Arkansas State University Newport offered strong value this year, earning the #23 position. Based in Newport, AR, Arkansas State University Newport is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,312, with out-of-state students paying around $4,752. Typical Allied Health Professions student debt is $9,000. Arkansas State University Newport alumni report median earnings of $41,524 a decade after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Read more about Arkansas State University Newport
Neosho County Community College placed #24 among the best-value Allied Health Professions schools in the United States. Based in Chanute, KS, Neosho County Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $4,704. Neosho County Community College Allied Health Professions students take on a median of $13,209 in debt. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $45,966. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Read more about Neosho County Community College
Rochester Community And Technical College came in at #24 in this year's value ranking. Based in Rochester, MN, Rochester Community And Technical College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $6,389. Typical Allied Health Professions student debt is $21,000. Median earnings reach $45,287 ten years out. Set against $21,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. More on Rochester Community And Technical College
Rest of the Top 50 Best-Value Allied Health Professions Schools in the United States
Not far behind, these schools also offered excellent value:
Metropolitan Community College Area offered strong value this year, earning the #26 position. Based in Omaha, NE, Metropolitan Community College Area is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $3,375, compared with $4,950 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $19,246 to complete their Allied Health Professions program here. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $38,773. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Get the full Metropolitan Community College Area report
Northwest Arkansas Community College ranked #27 on our 2026 list of the best-value Allied Health Professions schools. Set in Bentonville, AR, Northwest Arkansas Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $3,342, with out-of-state students paying around $5,238. The median Allied Health Professions program debt is $15,500. Median earnings reach $43,505 ten years out. Set against $15,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Read the full report on Northwest Arkansas Community College
University Of Arkansas Community College Morrilton ranked #28 on our 2026 list of the best-value Allied Health Professions schools. Set in Morrilton, AR, University Of Arkansas Community College Morrilton is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $3,648 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $4,728. Graduates carry a median of $13,758 in student loans. Graduates go on to earn a median of $34,924 ten years after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. About 100% of those who apply are admitted. More on University Of Arkansas Community College Morrilton
Northland Community And Technical College landed the #29 spot for value in the United States this year. This public school is set in Thief River Falls, MN. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,289. Graduates carry a median of $29,001 in student loans. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $44,425. That is a strong return on a $29,001 median debt. Read more about Northland Community And Technical College
Northcentral Technical College placed #30 among the best-value Allied Health Professions schools in the United States. Northcentral Technical College is a public school based in Wausau, WI. In-state tuition and fees run about $4,889, with out-of-state students paying around $7,132. Students borrow a median of $8,565 to complete their Allied Health Professions program here. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $44,925. Set against $8,565 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. More on Northcentral Technical College
San Jacinto Community College landed the #31 spot for value in the United States this year. San Jacinto Community College is a public school based in Pasadena, TX. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $2,490, with out-of-state students paying around $6,690. The median Allied Health Professions program debt is $10,157. Graduates go on to earn a median of $43,062 ten years after entry. Set against $10,157 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. See the full San Jacinto Community College profile
The University Of Texas At Brownsville placed #32 among the best-value Allied Health Professions schools in the United States. Based in Brownsville, TX, The University Of Texas At Brownsville is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $3,148 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $4,948. Typical Allied Health Professions student debt is $12,349. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $41,900. Set against $12,349 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. See the full The University Of Texas At Brownsville profile
New Mexico State University Carlsbad ranked #33 on our 2026 list of the best-value Allied Health Professions schools. Set in Carlsbad, NM, New Mexico State University Carlsbad is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $1,176, with out-of-state students paying around $4,008. Students borrow a median of $9,995 to complete their Allied Health Professions program here. See the full New Mexico State University Carlsbad profile
Wenatchee Valley College landed the #34 spot for value in the United States this year. Wenatchee Valley College is a public school based in Wenatchee, WA. In-state tuition and fees run about $4,552, while out-of-state students pay about $5,054. Students borrow a median of $11,462 to complete their Allied Health Professions program here. Graduates go on to earn a median of $41,127 ten years after entry. Set against $11,462 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. More on Wenatchee Valley College
Johnson County Community College placed #35 among the best-value Allied Health Professions schools in the United States. Johnson County Community College is a public school based in Overland Park, KS. In-state tuition and fees average $2,424, compared with $5,688 for out-of-state students. The median Allied Health Professions program debt is $12,627. Graduates go on to earn a median of $45,387 ten years after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. More on Johnson County Community College
Western Iowa Tech Community College landed the #36 spot for value in the United States this year. Western Iowa Tech Community College is a public school based in Sioux City, IA. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,186, while out-of-state students pay about $5,330. Typical Allied Health Professions student debt is $7,935. Median earnings reach $40,473 ten years out. Set against $7,935 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. More on Western Iowa Tech Community College
Century College offered strong value this year, earning the #37 position. Based in White Bear Lake, MN, Century College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $6,214 in tuition and fees. Graduates carry a median of $20,837 in student loans. Century College alumni report median earnings of $46,424 a decade after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Read the full report on Century College
Houston Community College placed #38 among the best-value Allied Health Professions schools in the United States. Houston Community College is a public school based in Houston, TX. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $2,040, with out-of-state students paying around $5,460. Students borrow a median of $15,612 to complete their Allied Health Professions program here. Median earnings reach $39,254 ten years out. That is a strong return on a $15,612 median debt. More on Houston Community College
Gwinnett Technical College ranked #38 on our 2026 list of the best-value Allied Health Professions schools. Located in Lawrenceville, GA, Gwinnett Technical College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $3,524 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $6,092. Graduates carry a median of $15,037 in student loans. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $45,025. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Read the full report on Gwinnett Technical College
Southeast Technical Institute placed #40 among the best-value Allied Health Professions schools in the United States. Based in Sioux Falls, SD, Southeast Technical Institute is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $7,650. Graduates carry a median of $23,500 in student loans. Southeast Technical Institute alumni report median earnings of $46,709 a decade after entry. That is a strong return on a $23,500 median debt. Get the full Southeast Technical Institute report
L E Fletcher Technical Community College placed #41 among the best-value Allied Health Professions schools in the United States. Located in Schriever, LA, L E Fletcher Technical Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $4,219. The median Allied Health Professions program debt is $5,396. L E Fletcher Technical Community College alumni report median earnings of $32,189 a decade after entry. That is a strong return on a $5,396 median debt. Read more about L E Fletcher Technical Community College
Tyler Junior College landed the #42 spot for value in the United States this year. Tyler Junior College is a public school based in Tyler, TX. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $2,424, with out-of-state students paying around $4,536. Typical Allied Health Professions student debt is $16,844. Graduates go on to earn a median of $38,140 ten years after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. See the full Tyler Junior College profile
Central Community College came in at #43 in this year's value ranking. Set in Grand Island, NE, Central Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $3,360, while out-of-state students pay about $4,800. Central Community College Allied Health Professions students take on a median of $10,277 in debt. Central Community College alumni report median earnings of $39,429 a decade after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Get the full Central Community College report
Athens Technical College offered strong value this year, earning the #44 position. This public school is set in Athens, GA. In-state tuition and fees average $3,390, with out-of-state students paying around $5,958. Students borrow a median of $9,500 to complete their Allied Health Professions program here. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $35,951. That is a strong return on a $9,500 median debt. Get the full Athens Technical College report
Labette Community College ranked #45 on our 2026 list of the best-value Allied Health Professions schools. Located in Parsons, KS, Labette Community College is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,064, while out-of-state students pay about $4,864. Labette Community College Allied Health Professions students take on a median of $11,000 in debt. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $37,818. That is a strong return on a $11,000 median debt. Get the full Labette Community College report
College Of The Mainland placed #46 among the best-value Allied Health Professions schools in the United States. Located in Texas City, TX, College Of The Mainland is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $2,310, while out-of-state students pay about $4,140. Typical Allied Health Professions student debt is $10,928. Median earnings reach $39,639 ten years out. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Read more about College Of The Mainland
Chippewa Valley Technical College ranked #47 on our 2026 list of the best-value Allied Health Professions schools. This public school is set in Eau Claire, WI. Students from in state pay about $4,844 in tuition and fees, compared with $7,087 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $15,935 to complete their Allied Health Professions program here. Chippewa Valley Technical College alumni report median earnings of $46,297 a decade after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Read more about Chippewa Valley Technical College
Victoria College ranked #48 on our 2026 list of the best-value Allied Health Professions schools. Located in Victoria, TX, Victoria College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $2,976 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $5,328. Typical Allied Health Professions student debt is $10,910. Graduates go on to earn a median of $42,382 ten years after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Read the full report on Victoria College
Merced College offered strong value this year, earning the #49 position. This public school is set in Merced, CA. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $1,200, compared with $8,520 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $11,150 in student loans. Merced College alumni report median earnings of $37,815 a decade after entry. Set against $11,150 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Read the full report on Merced College
Saint Paul College A Community And Technical College offered strong value this year, earning the #50 position. Located in Saint Paul, MN, Saint Paul College A Community And Technical College is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,326. Saint Paul College A Community And Technical College Allied Health Professions students take on a median of $23,000 in debt. Graduates go on to earn a median of $38,399 ten years after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. More on Saint Paul College A Community And Technical College
Best Value Allied Health Professions Schools by Degree Level
Compare value rankings by degree level:
- Best Value Allied Health Professions Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Value Allied Health Professions Undergraduate Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Value Allied Health Professions Associate’s Degree Schools
- Best Value Allied Health Professions Bachelor’s Degree Schools
- Best Value Allied Health Professions Graduate Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Value Allied Health Professions Master’s Degree Schools
- Best Value Allied Health Professions Doctoral Degree Schools
Ranking Methodology & Notes
The ranking above is published by Trade College (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs 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 · Scope: Nation. *Averages shown above reflect the top 1771 ranked schools only.
References
- Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) — National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education (core institutional data).
- College Scorecard — U.S. Department of Education (graduate earnings and outcomes data).
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