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2026 Best Value Health Services Sciences Certificate Degree Schools
Looking for the best-value Health Services Sciences certificate degree programs in the United States? Our ranking highlights 244 institutions by value — the balance of cost and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. Our scores reflect factors such as tuition, student debt, and post-graduation earnings to surface the strongest return on investment.
To help you make your decision, 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 Certificate Degree Schools in the United States
Here are the top-ranked schools for value:
Dickinson State University came in at #24 in this year's value ranking. This public school is set in Dickinson, ND. Students from in state pay about $9,118 in tuition and fees. Graduates carry a median of $27,266 in student loans. Dickinson State University alumni report median earnings of $50,720 a decade after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Dickinson State University has an acceptance rate of 37%. Read more about Dickinson State University
Scottsdale Community College landed the #28 spot for value in the United States this year. Scottsdale Community College is a public school based in Scottsdale, AZ. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $2,358, while out-of-state students pay about $8,959. The median Health Services Sciences program debt is $13,084. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $47,905. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Get the full Scottsdale Community College report
Casper College offered strong value this year, earning the #38 position. Based in Casper, WY, Casper College is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,410, with out-of-state students paying around $10,710. Students borrow a median of $12,598 to complete their Health Services Sciences program here. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $40,935. That is a strong return on a $12,598 median debt. More on Casper College
American College Of Healthcare Sciences placed #39 among the best-value Health Services Sciences schools in the United States. This private for-profit school is set in Portland, OR. In-state tuition and fees run about $13,040. American College Of Healthcare Sciences Health Services Sciences students take on a median of $15,255 in debt. About 54% of those who apply are admitted. See the full American College Of Healthcare Sciences profile
University Of Wisconsin Oshkosh placed #39 among the best-value Health Services Sciences schools in the United States. Located in Oshkosh, WI, University Of Wisconsin Oshkosh is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $8,532, while out-of-state students pay about $16,446. Students borrow a median of $24,619 to complete their Health Services Sciences program here. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $55,548. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. About 86% of those who apply are admitted. Get the full University Of Wisconsin Oshkosh report
Slippery Rock University Of Pennsylvania landed the #39 spot for value in the United States this year. Located in Slippery Rock, PA, Slippery Rock University Of Pennsylvania is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $10,568 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $14,676. Slippery Rock University Of Pennsylvania Health Services Sciences students take on a median of $27,000 in debt. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $53,032. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Slippery Rock University Of Pennsylvania admits about 72% of applicants. Read the full report on Slippery Rock University Of Pennsylvania
Pima Community College ranked #43 on our 2026 list of the best-value Health Services Sciences schools. This public school is set in Tucson, AZ. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $2,442, while out-of-state students pay about $7,758. Graduates carry a median of $10,655 in student loans. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $39,810. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Read more about Pima Community College
Rowan University came in at #49 in this year's value ranking. This public school is set in Glassboro, NJ. Students from in state pay about $16,574 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $26,932. Typical Health Services Sciences student debt is $27,000. Rowan University alumni report median earnings of $59,988 a decade after entry. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. About 78% of those who apply are admitted. Get the full Rowan University report
Trinity Washington University ranked #50 on our 2026 list of the best-value Health Services Sciences schools. This private not-for-profit school is set in Washington, DC. Students from in state pay about $26,610 in tuition and fees. Trinity Washington University Health Services Sciences students take on a median of $31,000 in debt. Graduates go on to earn a median of $53,804 ten years after entry. That is a strong return on a $31,000 median debt. Roughly 100% of applicants are accepted. Get the full Trinity Washington University report
Arizona State University came in at #54 in this year's value ranking. Located in Tempe, AZ, Arizona State University is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $12,223 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $33,139. Typical Health Services Sciences student debt is $27,000. Graduates go on to earn a median of $62,668 ten years after entry. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. Arizona State University has an acceptance rate of 90%. Read the full report on Arizona State University
Lewis Clark State College placed #55 among the best-value Health Services Sciences schools in the United States. This public school is set in Lewiston, ID. In-state tuition and fees run about $7,610, while out-of-state students pay about $22,028. Graduates carry a median of $23,781 in student loans. Graduates go on to earn a median of $46,001 ten years after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Lewis Clark State College admits about 88% of applicants. More on Lewis Clark State College
Utah Valley University offered strong value this year, earning the #56 position. This public school is set in Orem, UT. In-state tuition and fees average $6,507, compared with $18,489 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $16,478 in student loans. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $55,486. Set against $16,478 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. More on Utah Valley University
Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis landed the #58 spot for value in the United States this year. This public school is set in Indianapolis, IN. Students from in state pay about $10,762 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $34,891. Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis Health Services Sciences students take on a median of $23,146 in debt. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $55,198. That is a strong return on a $23,146 median debt. Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis has an acceptance rate of 76%. Read the full report on Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis
University Of Kentucky came in at #59 in this year's value ranking. University Of Kentucky is a public school based in Lexington, KY. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $13,502, compared with $34,140 for out-of-state students. The median Health Services Sciences program debt is $23,055. Graduates go on to earn a median of $59,025 ten years after entry. That is a strong return on a $23,055 median debt. Roughly 93% of applicants are accepted. More on University Of Kentucky
Soma Institute The National School Of Clinical Massage Therapy offered strong value this year, earning the #63 position. Based in Chicago, IL, Soma Institute The National School Of Clinical Massage Therapy is a private for-profit institution. The median Health Services Sciences program debt is $9,093. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $32,349. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. More on Soma Institute The National School Of Clinical Massage Therapy
Tulsa Technology Center ranked #63 on our 2026 list of the best-value Health Services Sciences schools. Tulsa Technology Center is a public school based in Tulsa, OK. Typical Health Services Sciences student debt is $11,384. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $41,793. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Get the full Tulsa Technology Center report
Herzing University Kenner placed #17 among the best-value Health Services Sciences schools in the United States. Get the full Herzing University Kenner report
Dalton State College landed the #18 spot for value in the United States this year. Get the full Dalton State College report
Herzing University Birmingham came in at #19 in this year's value ranking. Get the full Herzing University Birmingham report
University Of Wisconsin Stevens Point placed #20 among the best-value Health Services Sciences schools in the United States. See the full University Of Wisconsin Stevens Point profile
Edp College Of Puerto Rico Inc San Juan ranked #21 on our 2026 list of the best-value Health Services Sciences schools. Read more about Edp College Of Puerto Rico Inc San Juan
Baldwin Wallace College placed #22 among the best-value Health Services Sciences schools in the United States. More on Baldwin Wallace College
Bay Mills Community College placed #23 among the best-value Health Services Sciences schools in the United States. More on Bay Mills Community College
Central Wyoming College landed the #24 spot for value in the United States this year. Read the full report on Central Wyoming College
Carrington College Spokane landed the #25 spot for value in the United States this year. Read more about Carrington College Spokane
Rest of the Top 50 Best-Value Health Services Sciences Certificate Degree Schools in the United States
Not far behind, these schools also offered excellent value:
Iowa State University placed #26 among the best-value Health Services Sciences schools in the United States. Read the full report on Iowa State University
Indiana University Kokomo landed the #27 spot for value in the United States this year. Read the full report on Indiana University Kokomo
The University Of Texas Pan American came in at #28 in this year's value ranking. Read more about The University Of Texas Pan American
Hampton University came in at #29 in this year's value ranking. Read the full report on Hampton University
Turtle Mountain Community College placed #30 among the best-value Health Services Sciences schools in the United States. More on Turtle Mountain Community College
Tyler Junior College placed #31 among the best-value Health Services Sciences schools in the United States. Read more about Tyler Junior College
Simpson College
Simpson College placed #32 among the best-value Health Services Sciences schools in the United States. Read more about Simpson College
University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus offered strong value this year, earning the #33 position. More on University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus
Clarkson University ranked #34 on our 2026 list of the best-value Health Services Sciences schools. Read the full report on Clarkson University
Huntingdon College ranked #35 on our 2026 list of the best-value Health Services Sciences schools. Read the full report on Huntingdon College
Mcmurry University offered strong value this year, earning the #36 position. See the full Mcmurry University profile
South Universityvirginia Beach placed #37 among the best-value Health Services Sciences schools in the United States. Get the full South Universityvirginia Beach report
University Of The Pacific came in at #38 in this year's value ranking. Read more about University Of The Pacific
Antioch University Midwest ranked #39 on our 2026 list of the best-value Health Services Sciences schools. More on Antioch University Midwest
Southwestern College Santa Fe ranked #40 on our 2026 list of the best-value Health Services Sciences schools. Get the full Southwestern College Santa Fe report
Bishop State Community College offered strong value this year, earning the #41 position. Read the full report on Bishop State Community College
Montana Tech Of The University Of Montana ranked #42 on our 2026 list of the best-value Health Services Sciences schools. Read more about Montana Tech Of The University Of Montana
Sheridan College
Sheridan College placed #43 among the best-value Health Services Sciences schools in the United States. Get the full Sheridan College report
Herzing University Atlanta offered strong value this year, earning the #44 position. See the full Herzing University Atlanta profile
Sinclair Community College came in at #45 in this year's value ranking. Read the full report on Sinclair Community College
Asbury University offered strong value this year, earning the #46 position. Get the full Asbury University report
Brookline College Phoenix ranked #47 on our 2026 list of the best-value Health Services Sciences schools. More on Brookline College Phoenix
Creighton University landed the #48 spot for value in the United States this year. See the full Creighton University profile
University Of Arizona offered strong value this year, earning the #49 position. Get the full University Of Arizona report
Loma Linda University offered strong value this year, earning the #50 position. See the full Loma Linda University profile
Related Health Services Sciences Value Rankings
Compare value rankings at other degree levels:
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Ranking Methodology & Notes
The ranking above is published 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).