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2026 Best Value Health/Medical Prep Programs Schools in the The Plains States Region

9 Colleges in the United States
$22,012 Avg Student Debt
$47,149 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 best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.

College Factual analyzed 41 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best value health/medical prep programs schools.

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2026 Best Value Health/Medical Prep Programs Schools in the The Plains States Region

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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Leading the list is Western Nebraska Community College, our #1 best value for health/medical prep programs in the The Plains States Region. Located in the town of Scottsbluff, Western Nebraska Community College is a small public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $3,840, with out-of-state students paying around $4,410. Health/medical Prep Programs graduates carry a median of $14,507 in student loans. Soon after graduation, health/medical prep programs degree recipients from Western Nebraska Community College generally make around $62,413. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.

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Northeast Community College is a great value for students pursuing a degree in health/medical prep programs, landing the #2 spot this year. Located in the town of Norfolk, Northeast Community College is a moderately-sized public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $3,840, compared with $5,130 for out-of-state students. Health/medical Prep Programs graduates carry a median of $14,068 in student loans. Health/medical Prep Programs graduates of Northeast Community College earn a median of $32,840 early in their careers. Set against $14,068 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.

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Three Rivers Community College Poplar Bluff is a great value for students pursuing a degree in health/medical prep programs, landing the #3 spot this year. Set in the town of Poplar Bluff, Three Rivers Community College Poplar Bluff is a mid-sized public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,830, with out-of-state students paying around $6,060. Typical student debt for health/medical prep programs graduates is $13,481. Soon after graduation, health/medical prep programs degree recipients from Three Rivers Community College Poplar Bluff generally make around $40,559. That is a strong return on a $13,481 median debt.

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Students looking for strong value in health/medical prep programs will find it at Valley City State University, which ranked #4. Valley City State University is a mid-sized public school located in the town of Valley City. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,580, with out-of-state students paying around $13,544. Students borrow a median of $25,074 to complete the health/medical prep programs program here. Soon after graduation, health/medical prep programs degree recipients from Valley City State University generally make around $48,241. That is a strong return on a $25,074 median debt. The acceptance rate is 99%.

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Missouri State University Springfield came in at #5 on our 2026 list of the best value health/medical prep programs schools. Located in the city of Springfield, Missouri State University Springfield is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $9,502 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $18,770. Health/medical Prep Programs graduates carry a median of $24,408 in student loans. Early-career health/medical prep programs graduates make about $46,503. That is a strong return on a $24,408 median debt. Roughly 90% of applicants are accepted.

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Butler Community College earned the #6 position for value in health/medical prep programs this year. Butler Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of El Dorado. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $3,541, while out-of-state students pay about $6,271. Health/medical Prep Programs graduates carry a median of $16,670 in student loans. Soon after graduation, health/medical prep programs degree recipients from Butler Community College generally make around $39,404. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.

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Grand View University
Des Moines, IA

Grand View University ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the best value health/medical prep programs schools. Set in the city of Des Moines, Grand View University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $34,762. Health/medical Prep Programs graduates carry a median of $26,941 in student loans. Soon after graduation, health/medical prep programs degree recipients from Grand View University generally make around $45,180. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 99%.

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University Of Dubuque ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the best value health/medical prep programs schools. Set in the city of Dubuque, University Of Dubuque is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $42,095. Students borrow a median of $27,204 to complete the health/medical prep programs program here. Early-career health/medical prep programs graduates make about $53,808. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 89% of applicants are accepted.

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Kansas Wesleyan University earned the #9 position for value in health/medical prep programs this year. Kansas Wesleyan University is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Salina. Students from in state pay about $34,630 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for health/medical prep programs graduates is $26,076. Soon after graduation, health/medical prep programs degree recipients from Kansas Wesleyan University generally make around $42,094. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 72% of applicants are accepted.

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Northwestern College Minnesota landed the #10 spot for health/medical prep programs value this year. Northwestern College Minnesota is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Saint Paul. Students from in state pay about $37,920 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $21,500 to complete the health/medical prep programs program here. Soon after graduation, health/medical prep programs degree recipients from Northwestern College Minnesota generally make around $44,857. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 94%.

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Missouri Baptist University placed #11 among the best values for health/medical prep programs. Located in the suburb of Saint Louis, Missouri Baptist University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $33,122. Typical student debt for health/medical prep programs graduates is $27,337. Early-career health/medical prep programs graduates make about $45,270. Set against $27,337 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 69% of applicants are accepted.

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Southwestern College
Winfield, KS

Southwestern College landed the #12 spot for health/medical prep programs value this year. Southwestern College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Winfield. In-state tuition and fees average $39,822. Health/medical Prep Programs graduates carry a median of $26,874 in student loans. Soon after graduation, health/medical prep programs degree recipients from Southwestern College generally make around $58,036. Set against $26,874 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Southwestern College admits about 76% of applicants.

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Notes and References

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 · 41 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 9 ranked schools only.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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