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2026 Best Value Health Services Sciences Associate’s Degree Schools
Looking for the best-value Health Services Sciences associate’s degree programs in the United States? This list ranks 244 colleges by value — the balance of cost and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. The rankings below weigh 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 analyzed schools to compile 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 Health Services Sciences Associate’s Degree Schools in the United States
Here are the top-ranked schools for value:
Tyler Junior College offered strong value this year, earning the #21 position. Based in Tyler, TX, Tyler Junior College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $2,424, with out-of-state students paying around $4,536. The median Health Services Sciences program debt is $14,869. 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. Read more about Tyler Junior College
Angelina College came in at #27 in this year's value ranking. Located in Lufkin, TX, Angelina College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $3,430, with out-of-state students paying around $6,490. Angelina College Health Services Sciences students take on a median of $7,828 in debt. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $37,301. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. More on Angelina College
Moraine Park Technical College offered strong value this year, earning the #39 position. Moraine Park Technical College is a public school based in Fond du Lac, WI. Students from in state pay about $4,819 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $7,084. Graduates carry a median of $11,471 in student loans. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $44,371. That is a strong return on a $11,471 median debt. See the full Moraine Park Technical College profile
Normandale Community College offered strong value this year, earning the #45 position. Set in Bloomington, MN, Normandale Community College is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,329. Graduates carry a median of $20,162 in student loans. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $50,207. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. See the full Normandale Community College profile
Sheridan College landed the #49 spot for value in the United States this year. Based in Sheridan, WY, Sheridan College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $4,830, with out-of-state students paying around $11,130. Typical Health Services Sciences student debt is $10,500. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $40,477. Set against $10,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Get the full Sheridan College report
Northeast Wisconsin Technical College placed #50 among the best-value Health Services Sciences schools in the United States. Northeast Wisconsin Technical College is a public school based in Green Bay, WI. In-state tuition and fees average $4,960, while out-of-state students pay about $7,203. The median Health Services Sciences program debt is $14,997. Median earnings reach $44,553 ten years out. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Read more about Northeast Wisconsin Technical College
Mid State Technical College offered strong value this year, earning the #55 position. Mid State Technical College is a public school based in Wisconsin Rapids, WI. In-state tuition and fees average $5,002, compared with $7,171 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $11,626 in student loans. Graduates go on to earn a median of $42,253 ten years after entry. Set against $11,626 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. See the full Mid State Technical College profile
Bellevue College offered strong value this year, earning the #56 position. Located in Bellevue, WA, Bellevue College is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,436, while out-of-state students pay about $10,502. Graduates carry a median of $18,839 in student loans. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $56,310. That is a strong return on a $18,839 median debt. Get the full Bellevue College report
Washtenaw Community College landed the #68 spot for value in the United States this year. Based in Ann Arbor, MI, Washtenaw Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $2,736, compared with $6,504 for out-of-state students. Washtenaw Community College Health Services Sciences students take on a median of $17,629 in debt. Graduates go on to earn a median of $39,449 ten years after entry. That is a strong return on a $17,629 median debt. Read more about Washtenaw Community College
Harrisburg Area Community College Harrisburg came in at #70 in this year's value ranking. Harrisburg Area Community College Harrisburg is a public school based in Harrisburg, PA. In-state tuition and fees run about $6,975, compared with $12,472 for out-of-state students. Harrisburg Area Community College Harrisburg Health Services Sciences students take on a median of $20,867 in debt. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $42,007. That is a strong return on a $20,867 median debt. Read more about Harrisburg Area Community College Harrisburg
American College Of Healthcare Sciences placed #72 among the best-value Health Services Sciences schools in the United States. American College Of Healthcare Sciences is a private for-profit school based in Portland, OR. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $13,040. The median Health Services Sciences program debt is $15,255. Roughly 54% of applicants are accepted. More on American College Of Healthcare Sciences
Casper College offered strong value this year, earning the #85 position. This public school is set in Casper, WY. In-state tuition and fees average $4,410, with out-of-state students paying around $10,710. Casper College Health Services Sciences students take on a median of $12,598 in debt. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $40,935. Set against $12,598 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Read more about Casper College
Laramie County Community College ranked #100 on our 2026 list of the best-value Health Services Sciences schools. Laramie County Community College is a public school based in Cheyenne, WY. Students from in state pay about $4,613 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $10,913. Graduates carry a median of $12,992 in student loans. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $44,783. Set against $12,992 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Get the full Laramie County Community College report
Columbia College Missouri placed #123 among the best-value Health Services Sciences schools in the United States. Located in Columbia, MO, Columbia College Missouri is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $12,276. The median Health Services Sciences program debt is $29,213. Median earnings reach $45,378 ten years out. That is a strong return on a $29,213 median debt. More on Columbia College Missouri
Nhti Concords Community College ranked #125 on our 2026 list of the best-value Health Services Sciences schools. Set in Concord, NH, Nhti Concords Community College is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $7,200, compared with $15,450 for out-of-state students. Nhti Concords Community College Health Services Sciences students take on a median of $17,500 in debt. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $48,943. Set against $17,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Get the full Nhti Concords Community College report
Central Wyoming College landed the #133 spot for value in the United States this year. Set in Riverton, WY, Central Wyoming College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $4,800 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $11,100. Graduates carry a median of $10,398 in student loans. Graduates go on to earn a median of $34,402 ten years after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. More on Central Wyoming College
Life University offered strong value this year, earning the #143 position. This private not-for-profit school is set in Marietta, GA. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $15,036. Life University Health Services Sciences students take on a median of $27,865 in debt. Life University alumni report median earnings of $47,397 a decade after entry. That is a strong return on a $27,865 median debt. About 93% of those who apply are admitted. See the full Life University profile
Hudson Valley Community College ranked #149 on our 2026 list of the best-value Health Services Sciences schools. Based in Troy, NY, Hudson Valley Community College is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,796, compared with $11,852 for out-of-state students. The median Health Services Sciences program debt is $12,868. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $45,460. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. More on Hudson Valley Community College
Owens Community College came in at #159 in this year's value ranking. Based in Perrysburg, OH, Owens Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $5,870, compared with $10,502 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $19,383 in student loans. Graduates go on to earn a median of $37,275 ten years after entry. That is a strong return on a $19,383 median debt. Get the full Owens Community College report
Erie Community College came in at #160 in this year's value ranking. Set in Buffalo, NY, Erie Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $6,100, with out-of-state students paying around $11,300. Graduates carry a median of $18,175 in student loans. Erie Community College alumni report median earnings of $41,228 a decade after entry. That is a strong return on a $18,175 median debt. See the full Erie Community College profile
Pacific Union College came in at #173 in this year's value ranking. This private not-for-profit school is set in Angwin, CA. In-state tuition and fees average $37,173. Typical Health Services Sciences student debt is $27,000. Graduates go on to earn a median of $70,484 ten years after entry. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. Roughly 47% of applicants are accepted. Get the full Pacific Union College report
Rockhurst University offered strong value this year, earning the #175 position. Based in Kansas City, MO, Rockhurst University is a private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $44,966. Typical Health Services Sciences student debt is $19,500. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $67,102. Set against $19,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 70%. More on Rockhurst University
Bryan University Springfield placed #176 among the best-value Health Services Sciences schools in the United States. Set in Springfield, MO, Bryan University Springfield is a private for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $15,868. The median Health Services Sciences program debt is $24,421. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $28,725. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. See the full Bryan University Springfield profile
Utah Valley University offered strong value this year, earning the #191 position. Utah Valley University is a public school based in Orem, UT. Students from in state pay about $6,507 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $18,489. Students borrow a median of $16,478 to complete their Health Services Sciences program here. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $55,486. Set against $16,478 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Read the full report on Utah Valley University
Carrington College Spokane came in at #198 in this year's value ranking. Set in Spokane, WA, Carrington College Spokane is a private for-profit institution. Students borrow a median of $18,418 to complete their Health Services Sciences program here. Median earnings reach $36,625 ten years out. Set against $18,418 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Get the full Carrington College Spokane report
Rest of the Top 50 Best-Value Health Services Sciences Associate’s Degree Schools in the United States
Not far behind, these schools also offered excellent value:
Carrington College Boise came in at #198 in this year's value ranking. Carrington College Boise is a private for-profit school based in Boise, ID. Typical Health Services Sciences student debt is $19,288. Graduates go on to earn a median of $43,731 ten years after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Get the full Carrington College Boise report
Brookline College Phoenix placed #198 among the best-value Health Services Sciences schools in the United States. Set in Phoenix, AZ, Brookline College Phoenix is a private for-profit institution. The median Health Services Sciences program debt is $20,921. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $29,576. Set against $20,921 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. More on Brookline College Phoenix
Carrington College Phoenix placed #198 among the best-value Health Services Sciences schools in the United States. This private for-profit school is set in Phoenix, AZ. Carrington College Phoenix Health Services Sciences students take on a median of $15,859 in debt. Graduates go on to earn a median of $36,718 ten years after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Get the full Carrington College Phoenix report
Carrington College California Sacramento ranked #198 on our 2026 list of the best-value Health Services Sciences schools. This private for-profit school is set in Sacramento, CA. Graduates carry a median of $15,888 in student loans. Carrington College California Sacramento alumni report median earnings of $39,633 a decade after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. More on Carrington College California Sacramento
Pennsylvania Western University placed #30 among the best-value Health Services Sciences schools in the United States. Read more about Pennsylvania Western University
Briar Cliff University came in at #31 in this year's value ranking. More on Briar Cliff University
Suny Westchester Community College placed #32 among the best-value Health Services Sciences schools in the United States. Get the full Suny Westchester Community College report
La Sierra University landed the #33 spot for value in the United States this year. Get the full La Sierra University report
North Greenville University offered strong value this year, earning the #34 position. Read more about North Greenville University
Rice University
Rice University ranked #35 on our 2026 list of the best-value Health Services Sciences schools. See the full Rice University profile
Texas Southern University came in at #36 in this year's value ranking. See the full Texas Southern University profile
Edp University Of Puerto Rico Villalba ranked #37 on our 2026 list of the best-value Health Services Sciences schools. Read the full report on Edp University Of Puerto Rico Villalba
Northern Michigan University ranked #38 on our 2026 list of the best-value Health Services Sciences schools. See the full Northern Michigan University profile
Dixie State College Of Utah placed #39 among the best-value Health Services Sciences schools in the United States. See the full Dixie State College Of Utah profile
Clarkson University placed #40 among the best-value Health Services Sciences schools in the United States. See the full Clarkson University profile
University Of Wisconsin River Falls ranked #41 on our 2026 list of the best-value Health Services Sciences schools. Read the full report on University Of Wisconsin River Falls
Averett University landed the #42 spot for value in the United States this year. More on Averett University
Arkansas State University Main Campus ranked #43 on our 2026 list of the best-value Health Services Sciences schools. More on Arkansas State University Main Campus
Rosalind Franklin University Of Medicine And Science came in at #44 in this year's value ranking. Read more about Rosalind Franklin University Of Medicine And Science
Utah State University landed the #45 spot for value in the United States this year. See the full Utah State University profile
Wayne State College offered strong value this year, earning the #46 position. Get the full Wayne State College report
Bay Mills Community College placed #47 among the best-value Health Services Sciences schools in the United States. More on Bay Mills Community College
Lipscomb University placed #48 among the best-value Health Services Sciences schools in the United States. Read more about Lipscomb University
The College Of New Jersey came in at #49 in this year's value ranking. Read more about The College Of New Jersey
University Of Houston ranked #50 on our 2026 list of the best-value Health Services Sciences schools. Read the full report on University Of Houston
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Ranking Methodology & Notes
This list is compiled by Trade College (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. Rankings consider 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 244 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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