2026 Best Cardiovascular Science Schools

Cardiovascular Science degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 5 schools to find the best for cardiovascular science students.

What’s on this page:

• Degree-Level Rankings
• Best Overall Cardiovascular Science Schools List

Choosing a Great Cardiovascular Science School

The cardiovascular science program you select can have a big impact on your future. That is why we built our Best Cardiovascular Science Schools rankings. Our overall ranking combines our degree-level rankings, weighted by degrees awarded at each level.

To find the best fit, you can narrow this list to a specific degree level below.

Cardiovascular Science Rankings by Degree Level

Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we have developed a number of rankings, including this Best Cardiovascular Science Schools list, to help you choose. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.

To further help you make the college decision, we have developed a unique tool called College Combat that lets you compare schools on the factors that matter most to you.

See how we build our rankings

Best Schools for Cardiovascular Science in the United States

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall cardiovascular science education, regardless of degree level.

Top Schools in Cardiovascular Science

1

Parker University
Dallas, TX

12 Cardiovascular Science Degrees Awarded

$46,758 Median Starting Salary

Parker University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in cardiovascular science. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Dallas. Parker University graduates 50% of students within six years. There were roughly 12 cardiovascular science students who graduated with this degree at Parker University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the cardiovascular science program make about $46,758 in their early career. Parker University graduates carry a median of $23,988 in student loans. See the full cardiovascular science program report for Parker University

2

Midwestern University Glendale
Glendale, AZ

43 Cardiovascular Science Degrees Awarded

$98,281 Median Starting Salary

Midwestern University Glendale is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in cardiovascular science, ranking #2. Set in the suburb of Glendale, Midwestern University Glendale is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Midwestern University Glendale awarded about 43 cardiovascular science degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the cardiovascular science program make about $98,281 in their early career. More information about a degree in cardiovascular science from Midwestern University Glendale

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Cardiovascular Science by Region

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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 5 schools evaluated.

• 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 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).

More about our data sources and methodologies.