2023 Best Value Health Sciences & Services Bachelor's Degree Schools
Identifying Quality Schools at More Affordable Prices
Finding the Best Health Sciences & Services Bachelor's Degree School for You
With 36,762 degrees and certificates handed out in 2021-2022, health sciences & services is the #8 most popular major in the United States.
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The Best Value Health Sciences & Services Bachelor's Degree Schools ranking is one of many tools that Trade College Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 303 schools in the United States to see which ones offered the best value bachelor's degree programs for health science students. The goal was to highlight schools with more affordable prices than others offering similar quality experiences.
Our ranking of value is based on the quality of a program as defined in our per sticker price dollar. More specifically, we discount our quality score by the published tuition and fees charged by a school. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The value is determined by how much quality your dollar buys.
In our regional and nationwide rankings, out-of-state tution and fees are used in our calculations. Average in-state tuition and fees are used for our statewide rankings.
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2023 Best Value Health Sciences & Services Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the United States
The colleges and universities below are the best value schools for health science majors pursuing a bachelor's degree.
Top 25 Best Schools for Affordable Quality for a Bachelor's in Health Sciences & Services
Our 2023 rankings named Seattle Central College the best value school in the United States for health sciences & services students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the city of Seattle, Seattle Central is a public college with a small student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Seattle Central are $5,354 a year. While working on their Bachelor's Degree, health science majors at Seattle Central accumulate an average of around $19,328 in student debt.
On top of its placing in our value ranking, Seattle Central also did well on our Best Health Sciences & Services Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools list. It’s in the top 10% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.
Full Health Sciences & Services at Seattle Central College Report
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee Flex. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Value Health Sciences & Services Bachelor’s Degree Schools list. Located in the city of Milwaukee, UWM Flexible Option is a public college with a small student population.
UWM Flexible Option undergraduate students pay an average of $6,750 in tuition and fees each year.
As a testament to the quality of education it offers, UWM Flexible Option also is in the top 5% of our Best Health Sciences & Services Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools ranking.
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The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at United States University helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best value health sciences & services schools in the United States. Located in the city of San Diego, USU is a private for-profit college with a small student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at USU are $6,200 per year.
A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Brigham Young University - Idaho is a great value for health sciences & services students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the town of Rexburg, BYU - I is a private not-for-profit school with a very large student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at BYU - I are $4,536 per year.
In addition to its great value ranking, BYU - I is in the top 10% of all schools on our Best Health Sciences & Services Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools list.
The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at Western Governors University helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best value health sciences & services schools in the United States. WGU is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Salt Lake City.
WGU undergraduate students pay an average of $8,010 in tuition and fees each year.
On top of its placing in our value ranking, WGU also did well on our Best Health Sciences & Services Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools list. It’s in the top 5% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.
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Brigham Young University - Provo did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for health sciences & services students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #6 on the list. Located in the midsize city of Provo, BYU is a private not-for-profit college with a very large student population.
BYU undergraduate students pay an average of $6,304 in tuition and fees each year.
With a ranking of #7, Wilmington University did quite well on this year’s best value schools for health sciences & services students working on their bachelor’s degree. Wilmington University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of New Castle.
Wilmington University undergraduate students pay an average of $12,030 in tuition and fees each year. While working on their Bachelor's Degree, health science majors at Wilmington University accumulate an average of around $16,793 in student debt.
Wilmington University also claimed a spot on our Best Health Sciences & Services Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools list. It’s in the top 5% of all schools in this category.
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Granite State College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for health sciences & services students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #8 on the list. Located in the fringe town of Concord, GSC is a public college with a small student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at GSC are $9,150 a year.
In addition to its great value ranking, GSC is in the top 15% of all schools on our Best Health Sciences & Services Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools list.
Nicholls State University came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Health Sciences & Services Bachelor’s Degree Schools ranking. Nicholls State University is a medium-sized public school located in the small city of Thibodaux.
Nicholls State University undergraduate students pay an average of $9,249 in tuition and fees each year. On average, health science graduates from Nicholls State University take out $21,648 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
University of Minnesota - Rochester came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Health Sciences & Services Bachelor’s Degree Schools ranking. UMN Rochester is a fairly small public school located in the city of Rochester.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at UMN Rochester are $13,464 a year. On average, health science graduates from UMN Rochester take out $17,991 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $330.
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With a ranking of #11, University of Minnesota - Crookston did quite well on this year’s best value schools for health sciences & services students working on their bachelor’s degree. UMN Crookston is a small public school located in the town of Crookston.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at UMN Crookston are $13,010 a year.
As a testament to the quality of education it offers, UMN Crookston also is in the top 10% of our Best Health Sciences & Services Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools ranking.
Full Health Sciences & Services at University of Minnesota - Crookston Report
University of Wisconsin - River Falls did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for health sciences & services students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #12 on the list. Located in the distant town of River Falls, UW - River Falls is a public college with a medium-sized student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at UW - River Falls are $16,128 per year.
As a testament to the quality of education it offers, UW - River Falls also is in the top 5% of our Best Health Sciences & Services Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools ranking.
Full Health Sciences & Services at University of Wisconsin - River Falls Report
With a ranking of #13, Western Carolina University did quite well on this year’s best value schools for health sciences & services students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the distant town of Cullowhee, WCU is a public school with a large student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at WCU are $8,453 a year.
Full Health Sciences & Services at Western Carolina University Report
Mercy College of Ohio came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Health Sciences & Services Bachelor’s Degree Schools ranking. Mercy College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Toledo.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Mercy College are $18,850 per year. Health Science majors at Mercy College take out an average of $28,969 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
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Bellevue College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for health sciences & services students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #16 on the list. Located in the medium-sized city of Bellevue, BC is a public school with a large student population.
BC undergraduate students pay an average of $9,838 in tuition and fees each year.
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National University landed the #17 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value bachelor’s degree health sciences & services programs. Located in the city of San Diego, National University is a private not-for-profit college with a large student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at National University are $13,320 per year. On average, health science graduates from National University take out $28,563 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
National University excels when it comes to quality. It’s ranked in the top 20% of all schools on our Best Health Sciences & Services Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools list.
Full Health Sciences & Services at National University Report
Clarkson College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for health sciences & services students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #18 on the list. Located in the city of Omaha, Clarkson College is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Clarkson College are $14,880 a year.
With a ranking of #19, University of Wisconsin - La Crosse did quite well on this year’s best value schools for health sciences & services students working on their bachelor’s degree. UW - La Crosse is a fairly large public school located in the city of La Crosse.
UW - La Crosse undergraduate students pay an average of $18,051 in tuition and fees each year.
On top of its placing in our value ranking, UW - La Crosse also did well on our Best Health Sciences & Services Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools list. It’s in the top 10% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.
Full Health Sciences & Services at University of Wisconsin - La Crosse Report
University of South Dakota came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Health Sciences & Services Bachelor’s Degree Schools ranking. USD is a moderately-sized public school located in the distant town of Vermillion.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at USD are $12,942 per year. On average, health science graduates from USD take out $22,751 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $143.
Full Health Sciences & Services at University of South Dakota Report
Miami Dade College ranked #21 on this year’s Best Value Health Sciences & Services Bachelor’s Degree Schools list. MDC is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Miami.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at MDC are $9,661 per year. The average amount in student loans that health science majors at MDC take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $17,597.
Full Health Sciences & Services at Miami Dade College Report
With a ranking of #22, Cabarrus College of Health Sciences did quite well on this year’s best value schools for health sciences & services students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the city of Concord, Cabarrus College of Health Sciences is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Cabarrus College of Health Sciences are $15,560 per year.
Full Health Sciences & Services at Cabarrus College of Health Sciences Report
Arizona State University - Skysong did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for health sciences & services students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #22 on the list. Located in the city of Scottsdale, ASU - Skysong is a public college with a very large student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at ASU - Skysong are $13,358 a year. While working on their Bachelor's Degree, health science majors at ASU - Skysong accumulate an average of around $23,431 in student debt. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $533.
In addition to its great value ranking, ASU - Skysong is in the top 20% of all schools on our Best Health Sciences & Services Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools list.
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West Texas A&M University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for health sciences & services students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #24 on the list. Located in the fringe town of Canyon, West Texas A&M University is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.
West Texas A&M University undergraduate students pay an average of $10,996 in tuition and fees each year. Health Science majors at West Texas A&M University take out an average of $18,641 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
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University of North Dakota did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for health sciences & services students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #25 on the list. Located in the small city of Grand Forks, UND is a public school with a fairly large student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at UND are $15,570 a year.
Full Health Sciences & Services at University of North Dakota Report
Rest of the Top Best Value Health Sciences & Services Bachelor's Degree Schools
Additional Noteworthy Schools
Here are some additional great value schools for Health Sciences & Services students seeking value that almost earned our Best Value Health Sciences & Services Bachelor's Degree Schools award.
Rank | College | Location |
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46 | Central Penn College | Summerdale, PA |
47 | The University of West Florida | Pensacola, FL |
47 | Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University | Baton Rouge, LA |
47 | West Chester University of Pennsylvania | West Chester, PA |
50 | Parker University | Dallas, TX |
51 | California State University - Channel Islands | Camarillo, CA |
52 | California State University - Dominguez Hills | Carson, CA |
53 | Chicago State University | Chicago, IL |
54 | Northwestern State University of Louisiana | Natchitoches, LA |
55 | School Removed | |
56 | California State University - East Bay | Hayward, CA |
57 | California State University - Stanislaus | Turlock, CA |
58 | Towson University | Towson, MD |
59 | California State University - Sacramento | Sacramento, CA |
60 | California State University - Fresno | Fresno, CA |
Health Sciences & Services by Region
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Majors Related to Health Science
Health Sciences & Services is one of 11 different types of trade school programs to choose from.
Health Science Concentrations
Major | Annual Graduates |
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General Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | 30,811 |
General Health & Wellness | 5,951 |
Majors Similar to Health Science
Related Major | Annual Graduates |
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Health & Medical Administrative Services | 88,600 |
Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants | 85,339 |
Allied Health Professions | 83,905 |
Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services | 83,587 |
Mental & Social Health Services | 30,331 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 25 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 the rest 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).
- Credit for the banner image above goes to Sandra M. Palumbo.
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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