by our College Data Analytics Team
[Health Care Management](/majors/health-care-professions/health-medical-administrative-services/health-care-management/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.
College Factual analyzed 25 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best value health care management schools.
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If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the health care management degrees they offer, see the list below.
Leading the list is Norfolk State University, our #1 best value for health care management in Virginia. Set in the city of Norfolk, Norfolk State University is a moderately-sized public institution. Students from in state pay about $10,180 in tuition and fees, compared with $21,682 for out-of-state students. Soon after graduation, health care management degree recipients from Norfolk State University generally make around $54,971. The acceptance rate is 88%.
Radford University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in health care management, landing the #2 spot this year. Set in the town of Radford, Radford University is a moderately-sized public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $12,548, compared with $25,633 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $30,000 to complete the health care management program here. Soon after graduation, health care management degree recipients from Radford University generally make around $60,696. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Radford University admits about 90% of applicants.
Bryant And Stratton College Virginia Beach is a great value for students pursuing a degree in health care management, landing the #3 spot this year. Bryant And Stratton College Virginia Beach is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Virginia Beach. Students from in state pay about $18,752 in tuition and fees. Health Care Management graduates carry a median of $21,734 in student loans. Early-career health care management graduates make about $34,287. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Students looking for strong value in health care management will find it at George Mason University, which ranked #4. George Mason University is a very large public school located in the suburb of Fairfax. In-state tuition and fees average $14,220, with out-of-state students paying around $38,688. Students borrow a median of $23,529 to complete the health care management program here. Early-career health care management graduates make about $82,124. That is a strong return on a $23,529 median debt. George Mason University admits about 88% of applicants.
A rank of #5 makes Virginia Commonwealth University one of the best values for health care management. Set in the city of Richmond, Virginia Commonwealth University is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $16,720, while out-of-state students pay about $39,884. Typical student debt for health care management graduates is $23,813. Soon after graduation, health care management degree recipients from Virginia Commonwealth University generally make around $88,965. Set against $23,813 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 93% of applicants are accepted.
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Mary Baldwin College came in at #6 for value in health care management this year. Mary Baldwin College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Staunton. Students from in state pay about $21,187 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for health care management graduates is $29,562. Health Care Management graduates of Mary Baldwin College earn a median of $60,386 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $29,562 median debt.
Lynchburg College placed #7 among the best values for health care management. Lynchburg College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Lynchburg. Students from in state pay about $36,750 in tuition and fees. Soon after graduation, health care management degree recipients from Lynchburg College generally make around $107,159. Lynchburg College admits about 43% of applicants.
James Madison University landed the #8 spot for health care management value this year. Set in the city of Harrisonburg, James Madison University is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $13,966, with out-of-state students paying around $31,312. Students borrow a median of $21,118 to complete the health care management program here. Soon after graduation, health care management degree recipients from James Madison University generally make around $53,913. That is a strong return on a $21,118 median debt. James Madison University admits about 72% of applicants.
Ecpi University ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the best value health care management schools. Ecpi University is a large private for-profit school located in the city of Virginia Beach. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $18,484. Typical student debt for health care management graduates is $33,390. Health Care Management graduates of Ecpi University earn a median of $34,228 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Ecpi University admits about 74% of applicants.
National College Salem came in at #10 for value in health care management this year. Located in the suburb of Salem, National College Salem is a small private for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $10,716. Typical student debt for health care management graduates is $19,903. Early-career health care management graduates make about $27,863. Set against $19,903 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Liberty University landed the #11 spot for health care management value this year. Located in the city of Lynchburg, Liberty University is a very large private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $16,173. Students borrow a median of $31,716 to complete the health care management program here. Health Care Management graduates of Liberty University earn a median of $42,644 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $31,716 median debt. Roughly 99% of applicants are accepted.
This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on 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 · 25 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 10 ranked schools only.
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