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. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.
For its 2026 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 53 schools to find the best return on investment for health care management students.
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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.
Brazosport College earned the #1 spot for value among health care management schools in Texas. Brazosport College is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Lake Jackson. In-state tuition and fees average $2,388, while out-of-state students pay about $4,711. Typical student debt for health care management graduates is $6,625. Early-career health care management graduates make about $32,746. That is a strong return on a $6,625 median debt.
Students looking for strong value in health care management will find it at Galveston College, which ranked #2. Galveston College is a mid-sized public school located in the city of Galveston. In-state tuition and fees average $2,726, with out-of-state students paying around $6,176. Health Care Management graduates carry a median of $15,183 in student loans. Health Care Management graduates of Galveston College earn a median of $34,532 early in their careers. Set against $15,183 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
A rank of #3 makes South Texas College one of the best values for health care management. Set in the city of McAllen, South Texas College is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,920, compared with $7,620 for out-of-state students. Health Care Management graduates carry a median of $5,500 in student loans. Soon after graduation, health care management degree recipients from South Texas College generally make around $28,808. Set against $5,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Students looking for strong value in health care management will find it at Houston Community College, which ranked #4. Houston Community College is a very large public school located in the city of Houston. In-state tuition and fees average $2,040, while out-of-state students pay about $5,460. Students borrow a median of $19,223 to complete the health care management program here. Health Care Management graduates of Houston Community College earn a median of $40,365 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Midland College earned it the #5 place for health care management. Located in the city of Midland, Midland College is a moderately-sized public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,180, compared with $6,180 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for health care management graduates is $9,000. Health Care Management graduates of Midland College earn a median of $43,454 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $9,000 median debt.
Collin County Community College District placed #6 among the best values for health care management. Collin County Community College District is a very large public school located in the suburb of McKinney. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $2,014, with out-of-state students paying around $6,064. Typical student debt for health care management graduates is $9,716. Soon after graduation, health care management degree recipients from Collin County Community College District generally make around $42,177. That is a strong return on a $9,716 median debt.
Lamar Institute Of Technology landed the #7 spot for health care management value this year. Set in the city of Beaumont, Lamar Institute Of Technology is a moderately-sized public institution. Students from in state pay about $2,844 in tuition and fees, compared with $12,924 for out-of-state students. Health Care Management graduates carry a median of $14,278 in student loans. Soon after graduation, health care management degree recipients from Lamar Institute Of Technology generally make around $28,420. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
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Texas Womans University came in at #8 for value in health care management this year. Texas Womans University is a large public school located in the city of Denton. In-state tuition and fees average $8,640, with out-of-state students paying around $18,480. Students borrow a median of $24,211 to complete the health care management program here. Health Care Management graduates of Texas Womans University earn a median of $70,666 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 96% of applicants are accepted.
University Of Houston Clear Lake placed #9 among the best values for health care management. Located in the city of Houston, University Of Houston Clear Lake is a moderately-sized public university. In-state tuition and fees average $8,346, with out-of-state students paying around $22,290. Health Care Management graduates carry a median of $18,025 in student loans. Early-career health care management graduates make about $53,736. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 90%.
Tyler Junior College earned the #10 position for value in health care management this year. Located in the city of Tyler, Tyler Junior College is a large public university. Students from in state pay about $2,424 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $4,536. Health Care Management graduates carry a median of $19,717 in student loans. Health Care Management graduates of Tyler Junior College earn a median of $35,225 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Midwestern State University came in at #11 for value in health care management this year. Midwestern State University is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Wichita Falls. Students from in state pay about $9,950 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $11,770. Health Care Management graduates carry a median of $26,415 in student loans. Early-career health care management graduates make about $74,738. That is a strong return on a $26,415 median debt. Roughly 94% of applicants are accepted.
Texas A And M University Corpus Christi earned the #12 position for value in health care management this year. Set in the city of Corpus Christi, Texas A And M University Corpus Christi is a large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,748, compared with $20,794 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for health care management graduates is $25,508. Soon after graduation, health care management degree recipients from Texas A And M University Corpus Christi generally make around $47,130. That is a strong return on a $25,508 median debt. Texas A And M University Corpus Christi admits about 89% of applicants.
University Of North Texas placed #13 among the best values for health care management. Located in the city of Denton, University Of North Texas is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,309, compared with $21,149 for out-of-state students. Health Care Management graduates carry a median of $21,817 in student loans. Early-career health care management graduates make about $53,221. That is a strong return on a $21,817 median debt. University Of North Texas admits about 72% of applicants.
The University Of Texas At Arlington ranked #14 on our 2026 list of the best value health care management schools. The University Of Texas At Arlington is a very large public school located in the city of Arlington. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,950, with out-of-state students paying around $29,582. Health Care Management graduates carry a median of $21,632 in student loans. Early-career health care management graduates make about $59,396. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 80%.
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Sam Houston State University placed #15 among the best values for health care management. Sam Houston State University is a very large public school located in the town of Huntsville. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,228, with out-of-state students paying around $19,068. Students borrow a median of $26,975 to complete the health care management program here. Health Care Management graduates of Sam Houston State University earn a median of $40,077 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $26,975 median debt. The acceptance rate is 90%.
Texas State University San Marcos placed #16 among the best values for health care management. Texas State University San Marcos is a very large public school located in the city of San Marcos. In-state tuition and fees average $11,450, while out-of-state students pay about $22,930. Health Care Management graduates carry a median of $26,197 in student loans. Health Care Management graduates of Texas State University San Marcos earn a median of $66,975 early in their careers. Set against $26,197 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 89% of applicants are accepted.
The University Of Texas At Dallas ranked #17 on our 2026 list of the best value health care management schools. The University Of Texas At Dallas is a very large public school located in the city of Richardson. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $14,644, with out-of-state students paying around $40,144. Students borrow a median of $16,123 to complete the health care management program here. Health Care Management graduates of The University Of Texas At Dallas earn a median of $63,293 early in their careers. Set against $16,123 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 65% of applicants are accepted.
Blinn College came in at #18 for value in health care management this year. Located in the town of Brenham, Blinn College is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $4,890, while out-of-state students pay about $11,370. Typical student debt for health care management graduates is $25,021. Soon after graduation, health care management degree recipients from Blinn College generally make around $43,408. That is a strong return on a $25,021 median debt.
The University Of Texas At Austin landed the #19 spot for health care management value this year. Set in the city of Austin, The University Of Texas At Austin is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $11,688, with out-of-state students paying around $44,908. Health Care Management graduates carry a median of $21,275 in student loans. Health Care Management graduates of The University Of Texas At Austin earn a median of $57,819 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $21,275 median debt. The University Of Texas At Austin admits about 27% of applicants.
Texas Southern University came in at #20 for value in health care management this year. Texas Southern University is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Houston. In-state tuition and fees average $8,637, with out-of-state students paying around $21,473. Students borrow a median of $32,750 to complete the health care management program here. Soon after graduation, health care management degree recipients from Texas Southern University generally make around $34,332. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Texas Southern University admits about 97% of applicants.
University Of The Incarnate Word ranked #21 on our 2026 list of the best value health care management schools. Set in the city of San Antonio, University Of The Incarnate Word is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $37,090. Students borrow a median of $28,028 to complete the health care management program here. Early-career health care management graduates make about $61,107. That is a strong return on a $28,028 median debt. University Of The Incarnate Word admits about 98% of applicants.
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West Texas A And M University ranked #22 on our 2026 list of the best value health care management schools. Set in the town of Canyon, West Texas A And M University is a large public institution. Students from in state pay about $9,101 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $10,996. Typical student debt for health care management graduates is $22,333. Health Care Management graduates of West Texas A And M University earn a median of $43,515 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $22,333 median debt. The acceptance rate is 99%.
Southwest University At El Paso landed the #23 spot for health care management value this year. Southwest University At El Paso is a mid-sized private for-profit school located in the city of El Paso. Students from in state pay about $16,000 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for health care management graduates is $20,000. Health Care Management graduates of Southwest University At El Paso earn a median of $25,851 early in their careers. Set against $20,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
South University Austin came in at #24 for value in health care management this year. Set in the city of Round Rock, South University Austin is a small private for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $17,895. Health Care Management graduates carry a median of $55,123 in student loans. Early-career health care management graduates make about $39,722. Set against $55,123 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
College Of Health Care Professions Northwest ranked #25 on our 2026 list of the best value health care management schools. Located in the city of Houston, College Of Health Care Professions Northwest is a moderately-sized private for-profit university. Typical student debt for health care management graduates is $22,173. Early-career health care management graduates make about $34,488. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
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The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs the cost of a degree against the earnings graduates go on to achieve, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 53 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 22 ranked schools only.
More about our data sources and methodologies.