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 34,199 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, health sciences and 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 and services students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the city of Seattle, Seattle Central is a public school with a small student population.
Seattle Central undergraduate students pay an average of $4,670 in tuition and fees each year. Health Science majors at Seattle Central take out an average of $21,569 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
As a testament to the quality of education it offers, Seattle Central also is in the top 10% of our Best Health Sciences & Services Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools ranking.
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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee Flex is a great value for health sciences and services students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the large city of Milwaukee, UWM Flexible Option is a public college with a fairly small student population.
UWM Flexible Option undergraduate students pay an average of $6,750 in tuition and fees each year.
On top of its placing in our value ranking, UWM Flexible Option 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.
Read full report on Health Sciences & Services at University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee Flex
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 and services schools in the United States. Located in the city of San Diego, USU is a private for-profit school with a small student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at USU are $5,700 a year.
The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at Brigham Young University - Idaho helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best value health sciences and services schools in the United States. Located in the distant town of Rexburg, BYU - I is a private not-for-profit school with a very large student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at BYU - I are $4,416 a year.
On top of its placing in our value ranking, BYU - I 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.
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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 and services schools in the United States. WGU is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Salt Lake City.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at WGU are $7,452 per year.
As a testament to the quality of education it offers, WGU also is in the top 5% of our Best Health Sciences & Services Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools ranking.
With a ranking of #6, Brigham Young University - Provo did quite well on this year’s best value schools for health sciences and services students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the city of Provo, BYU is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at BYU are $6,120 per year.
Wilmington University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Health Sciences & Services Bachelor’s Degree Schools ranking. Wilmington University is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of New Castle.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Wilmington University are $11,760 per year. While working on their Bachelor's Degree, health science majors at Wilmington University accumulate an average of around $31,414 in student debt.
In addition to its great value ranking, Wilmington University is in the top 5% of all schools on our Best Health Sciences & Services Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools list.
Full Health Sciences & Services at Wilmington University Report
Granite State College ranked #8 on this year’s Best Value Health Sciences & Services Bachelor’s Degree Schools list. Located in the fringe town of Concord, GSC is a public school with a small student population.
GSC undergraduate students pay an average of $9,015 in tuition and fees each year.
On top of its placing in our value ranking, GSC also did well on our Best Health Sciences & Services Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools list. It’s in the top 15% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.
Full Health Sciences & Services at Granite State College Report
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 moderately-sized public school located in the small city of Thibodaux.
Nicholls State University undergraduate students pay an average of $9,039 in tuition and fees each year. The average amount in student loans that health science majors at Nicholls State University take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $24,725.
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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 small public school located in the city of Rochester.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at UMN Rochester are $13,032 per year. Health Science majors at UMN Rochester take out an average of $23,977 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $290, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
Full Health Sciences & Services at University of Minnesota - Rochester Report
University of Minnesota - Crookston ranked #11 on this year’s Best Value Health Sciences & Services Bachelor’s Degree Schools list. UMN Crookston is a small public school located in the distant town of Crookston.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at UMN Crookston are $12,514 a year.
UMN Crookston also claimed a spot on our Best Health Sciences & Services Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools list. It’s in the top 10% of all schools in this category.
Full Health Sciences & Services at University of Minnesota - Crookston Report
University of Wisconsin - River Falls came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Health Sciences & Services Bachelor’s Degree Schools ranking. Located in the distant town of River Falls, UW - River Falls is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at UW - River Falls are $15,661 a year. On average, health science graduates from UW - River Falls take out $32,408 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
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.
Read full report on Health Sciences & Services at University of Wisconsin - River Falls
Western Carolina University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for health sciences and services students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #13 on the list. Located in the town of Cullowhee, WCU is a public college with a fairly large student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at WCU are $8,367 a year.
Full Health Sciences & Services at Western Carolina University Report
Mercy College of Ohio landed the #14 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value bachelor’s degree health sciences and services programs. 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. After completing their Bachelor's Degree, health science graduates from Mercy College carry an average student debtload of $33,088.
Bellevue College landed the #16 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value bachelor’s degree health sciences and services programs. Located in the city of Bellevue, BC is a public school with a fairly large student population.
BC undergraduate students pay an average of $9,594 in tuition and fees each year.
With a ranking of #17, National University did quite well on this year’s best value schools for health sciences and services students working on their bachelor’s degree. National University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of La Jolla.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at National University are $13,320 a year. On average, health science graduates from National University take out $35,712 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
As a testament to the quality of education it offers, National University also is in the top 20% of our Best Health Sciences & Services Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools ranking.
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Clarkson College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for health sciences and services students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #18 on the list. Located in the large city of Omaha, Clarkson College is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
Clarkson College undergraduate students pay an average of $14,880 in tuition and fees each year.
University of Wisconsin - La Crosse landed the #19 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value bachelor’s degree health sciences and services programs. UW - La Crosse is a large public school located in the small city of La Crosse.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at UW - La Crosse are $18,014 a 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 did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for health sciences and services students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #20 on the list. USD is a moderately-sized public school located in the distant town of Vermillion.
USD undergraduate students pay an average of $12,942 in tuition and fees each year. While working on their Bachelor's Degree, health science majors at USD accumulate an average of around $28,498 in student debt. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $138.
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Miami Dade College came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Health Sciences & Services Bachelor’s Degree Schools ranking. 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. On average, health science graduates from MDC take out $25,051 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
Cabarrus College of Health Sciences came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Health Sciences & Services Bachelor’s Degree Schools ranking. Located in the city of Concord, Cabarrus College of Health Sciences is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Cabarrus College of Health Sciences are $14,370 a year.
Arizona State University - Skysong ranked #22 on this year’s Best Value Health Sciences & Services Bachelor’s Degree Schools list. Located in the midsize city of Scottsdale, ASU - Skysong is a public school with a fairly large student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at ASU - Skysong are $13,092 a year. After completing their Bachelor's Degree, health science graduates from ASU - Skysong carry an average student debtload of $26,963. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $318.
ASU - Skysong also claimed a spot on our Best Health Sciences & Services Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools list. It’s in the top 20% of all schools in this category.
Read full report on Health Sciences & Services at Arizona State University - Skysong
With a ranking of #24, West Texas A&M University did quite well on this year’s best value schools for health sciences and services students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the 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 $11,208 in tuition and fees each year. Health Science majors at West Texas A&M University take out an average of $25,413 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
Full Health Sciences & Services at West Texas A&M University Report
With a ranking of #25, University of North Dakota did quite well on this year’s best value schools for health sciences and services students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the city of Grand Forks, UND is a public college with a fairly large student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at UND are $15,037 per 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | California University of Pennsylvania | California, PA |
| 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
One of 11 majors within the trade school area of study, health sciences and services has other similar majors worth exploring.
Health Science Concentrations
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | 28,633 |
| General Health & Wellness | 5,566 |
Majors Similar to Health Science
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants | 84,270 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services | 84,030 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 72,024 |
| Allied Health Professions | 69,358 |
| Dental Support Services | 26,277 |
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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