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2026 Best Value Health/Medical Prep Programs Schools in Ohio

7 Colleges in the United States
$23,362 Avg Student Debt
$54,855 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2026 Best Value Health/Medical Prep Programs Badge [Health/Medical Prep Programs](/majors/health-care-professions/health-medical-preparatory-programs/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong health/medical prep programs education at a price that pays off.

For its 2026 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 24 schools to find the best return on investment for health/medical prep programs students.

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2026 Best Value Health/Medical Prep Programs Schools in Ohio

If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the health/medical prep programs degrees they offer, see the list below.

Best Value Health/Medical Prep Programs Schools

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Stark State College
North Canton, OH

Our analysis ranked Stark State College the best value for a degree in health/medical prep programs in Ohio. Set in the suburb of North Canton, Stark State College is a large public institution. Students from in state pay about $4,790 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $7,886. Health/medical Prep Programs graduates carry a median of $17,349 in student loans. Soon after graduation, health/medical prep programs degree recipients from Stark State College generally make around $42,724. Set against $17,349 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.

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A rank of #2 makes Clark State Community College one of the best values for health/medical prep programs. Clark State Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Springfield. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,393, with out-of-state students paying around $8,049. Typical student debt for health/medical prep programs graduates is $20,740. Early-career health/medical prep programs graduates make about $39,734. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.

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Students looking for strong value in health/medical prep programs will find it at University Of Akron Main Campus, which ranked #3. University Of Akron Main Campus is a large public school located in the city of Akron. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $13,135, with out-of-state students paying around $20,815. Students borrow a median of $25,000 to complete the health/medical prep programs program here. Health/medical Prep Programs graduates of University Of Akron Main Campus earn a median of $31,218 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 60%.

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Cleveland State University came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the best value health/medical prep programs schools. Set in the city of Cleveland, Cleveland State University is a large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $12,982, with out-of-state students paying around $18,502. Students borrow a median of $20,738 to complete the health/medical prep programs program here. Soon after graduation, health/medical prep programs degree recipients from Cleveland State University generally make around $23,755. That is a strong return on a $20,738 median debt. Roughly 91% of applicants are accepted.

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Students looking for strong value in health/medical prep programs will find it at Kent State University At Kent, which ranked #5. Located in the suburb of Kent, Kent State University At Kent is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $12,220, while out-of-state students pay about $21,575. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete the health/medical prep programs program here. Soon after graduation, health/medical prep programs degree recipients from Kent State University At Kent generally make around $41,924. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. Kent State University At Kent admits about 86% of applicants.

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University Of Cincinnati Main Campus earned the #6 position for value in health/medical prep programs this year. Set in the city of Cincinnati, University Of Cincinnati Main Campus is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $13,363 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $28,697. Typical student debt for health/medical prep programs graduates is $23,530. Health/medical Prep Programs graduates of University Of Cincinnati Main Campus earn a median of $58,659 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 85%.

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The University Of Findlay ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the best value health/medical prep programs schools. Set in the town of Findlay, The University Of Findlay is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $41,164 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $26,000 to complete the health/medical prep programs program here. Soon after graduation, health/medical prep programs degree recipients from The University Of Findlay generally make around $57,676. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The University Of Findlay admits about 83% of applicants.

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University Of Dayton placed #8 among the best values for health/medical prep programs. Located in the city of Dayton, University Of Dayton is a large private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $49,140 in tuition and fees. Health/medical Prep Programs graduates carry a median of $24,794 in student loans. Health/medical Prep Programs graduates of University Of Dayton earn a median of $20,263 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $24,794 median debt. University Of Dayton admits about 65% of applicants.

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Case Western Reserve University ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the best value health/medical prep programs schools. Set in the city of Cleveland, Case Western Reserve University is a large private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $66,608 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for health/medical prep programs graduates is $25,106. Soon after graduation, health/medical prep programs degree recipients from Case Western Reserve University generally make around $74,459. That is a strong return on a $25,106 median debt. The acceptance rate is 36%.

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published 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 · 24 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 7 ranked schools only.

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