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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.
With all the trade school programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent.
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.
Seattle Central undergraduate students pay an average of $5,354 in tuition and fees each year. While working on their Bachelor's Degree, health science majors at Seattle Central accumulate an average of around $19,328 in student debt.
Seattle Central 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 Seattle Central College Report
The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee Flex helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best value health sciences & services schools in the United States. Located in the city of Milwaukee, UWM Flexible Option is a public school with a fairly small student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at UWM Flexible Option are $6,750 a year.
UWM Flexible Option 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.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend United States University. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Value Health Sciences & Services Bachelor’s Degree Schools list. Located in the large city of San Diego, USU is a private for-profit school with a small student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at USU are $6,200 per year.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Brigham Young University - Idaho. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Value Health Sciences & Services Bachelor’s Degree Schools list. Located in the distant town of Rexburg, BYU - I is a private not-for-profit school with a very large student population.
BYU - I undergraduate students pay an average of $4,536 in tuition and fees each year.
BYU - I 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.
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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Western Governors University is a great value for health sciences & services students working on their bachelor’s degree. WGU is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Salt Lake City.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at WGU are $8,010 a year.
WGU excels when it comes to quality. It’s ranked in the top 5% of all schools on our Best Health Sciences & Services Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools list.
Full Health Sciences & Services at Western Governors University Report
Brigham Young University - Provo ranked #6 on this year’s Best Value Health Sciences & Services Bachelor’s Degree Schools list. Located in the medium-sized city of Provo, BYU is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.
BYU undergraduate students pay an average of $6,304 in tuition and fees each 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 large private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of New Castle.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Wilmington University are $12,030 per year. While working on their Bachelor's Degree, health science majors at Wilmington University accumulate an average of around $16,793 in student debt.
As a testament to the quality of education it offers, Wilmington University also is in the top 5% of our Best Health Sciences & Services Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools ranking.
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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 town of Concord, GSC is a public college with a small student population.
GSC undergraduate students pay an average of $9,150 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 medium-sized public school located in the small city of Thibodaux.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Nicholls State University are $9,249 per year. On average, health science graduates from Nicholls State University take out $21,648 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
With a ranking of #10, University of Minnesota - Rochester did quite well on this year’s best value schools for health sciences & services students working on their bachelor’s degree. UMN Rochester is a 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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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 town of Crookston.
UMN Crookston undergraduate students pay an average of $13,010 in tuition and fees each year.
In addition to its great value ranking, UMN Crookston is in the top 10% of all schools on our Best Health Sciences & Services Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools list.
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With a ranking of #12, University of Wisconsin - River Falls 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 River Falls, UW - River Falls is a public school with a medium-sized student population.
UW - River Falls undergraduate students pay an average of $16,128 in tuition and fees each year.
UW - River Falls excels when it comes to quality. It’s ranked in the top 5% of all schools on our Best Health Sciences & Services Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools list.
Full Health Sciences & Services at University of Wisconsin - River Falls Report
Western Carolina University landed the #13 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value bachelor’s degree health sciences & services programs. Located in the distant town of Cullowhee, WCU is a public school with a fairly large student population.
WCU undergraduate students pay an average of $8,453 in tuition and fees each year.
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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 large city of Toledo.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Mercy College are $18,850 a year. Health Science majors at Mercy College take out an average of $28,969 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
Full Health Sciences & Services at Mercy College of Ohio Report
With a ranking of #16, Bellevue College 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 Bellevue, BC is a public college with a large student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at BC are $9,838 a year.
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National University ranked #17 on this year’s Best Value Health Sciences & Services Bachelor’s Degree Schools list. Located in the city of San Diego, National University is a private not-for-profit school with a large student population.
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 $28,563 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
On top of its placing in our value ranking, National University also did well on our Best Health Sciences & Services Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools list. It’s in the top 20% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.
Clarkson College ranked #18 on this year’s Best Value Health Sciences & Services Bachelor’s Degree Schools list. Located in the large 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.
University of Wisconsin - La Crosse ranked #19 on this year’s Best Value Health Sciences & Services Bachelor’s Degree Schools list. UW - La Crosse is a fairly large public school located in the small city of La Crosse.
UW - La Crosse undergraduate students pay an average of $18,051 in tuition and fees each year.
As a testament to the quality of education it offers, UW - La Crosse 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 Wisconsin - La Crosse Report
University of South 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 #20 on the list. USD is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Vermillion.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at USD are $12,942 a 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
With a ranking of #21, Miami Dade College did quite well on this year’s best value schools for health sciences & services students working on their bachelor’s degree. MDC is a fairly large public school located in the city of Miami.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at MDC are $9,661 a 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
Cabarrus College of Health Sciences landed the #22 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value bachelor’s degree health sciences & services programs. Located in the medium-sized city of Concord, Cabarrus College of Health Sciences is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly small student population.
Cabarrus College of Health Sciences undergraduate students pay an average of $15,560 in tuition and fees each year.
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Arizona State University - Skysong landed the #22 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value bachelor’s degree health sciences & services programs. Located in the city of Scottsdale, ASU - Skysong is a public college with a fairly large student population.
ASU - Skysong undergraduate students pay an average of $13,358 in tuition and fees each 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.
On top of its placing in our value ranking, ASU - Skysong also did well on our Best Health Sciences & Services Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools list. It’s in the top 20% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.
Full Health Sciences & Services at Arizona State University - Skysong Report
West Texas A&M University came in at #24 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Health Sciences & Services Bachelor’s Degree Schools ranking. 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.
University of North Dakota ranked #25 on this year’s Best Value Health Sciences & Services Bachelor’s Degree Schools list. Located in the small city of Grand Forks, UND is a public college with a large student population.
UND undergraduate students pay an average of $15,570 in tuition and fees each year.
Read full report on Health Sciences & Services at University of North Dakota
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 | 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
View the Best Value Health Sciences & Services Bachelor's Degree Schools for a specific region near you.
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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 |
|---|---|
| General Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | 30,811 |
| General Health & Wellness | 5,951 |
Majors Similar to Health Science
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| 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.