by our College Data Analytics Team
[Health Sciences & Services](/majors/health-care-professions/health-services-sciences/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong health sciences & services education at a price that pays off.
To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 930 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for health sciences & services students.
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Where you study health sciences & services affects both what you pay and what you earn. That is why we developed our Best Value Health Sciences & Services Schools ranking. We score each school on the balance of tuition, student debt, and post-graduation earnings to surface the best value.
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If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the health sciences & services degrees they offer, see the list below.
For return on investment in health sciences & services, no school beat Skyline College this year. Located in the suburb of San Bruno, Skyline College is a large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $1,332, compared with $9,956 for out-of-state students. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $55,702.
Fresno City College came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best value health sciences & services schools. Fresno City College is a very large public school located in the city of Fresno. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $1,378, compared with $8,638 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for health sciences & services graduates is $7,234. Health Sciences & Services graduates of Fresno City College earn a median of $37,470 early in their careers. Set against $7,234 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Students looking for strong value in health sciences & services will find it at College Of San Mateo, which ranked #3. Set in the city of San Mateo, College Of San Mateo is a large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $1,332, while out-of-state students pay about $11,428. Students borrow a median of $12,831 to complete the health sciences & services program here. Median earnings reach $54,172 ten years out. Set against $12,831 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Saddleback College came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the best value health sciences & services schools. Set in the suburb of Mission Viejo, Saddleback College is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $1,432, compared with $14,812 for out-of-state students. Health Sciences & Services graduates carry a median of $5,707 in student loans. Health Sciences & Services graduates of Saddleback College earn a median of $15,890 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $5,707 median debt.
Seminole State College Of Florida came in at #5 on our 2026 list of the best value health sciences & services schools. Set in the city of Sanford, Seminole State College Of Florida is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,122, with out-of-state students paying around $11,447. Students borrow a median of $23,319 to complete the health sciences & services program here. Soon after graduation, health sciences & services degree recipients from Seminole State College Of Florida generally make around $46,328. Set against $23,319 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
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Pasadena City College came in at #6 for value in health sciences & services this year. Pasadena City College is a very large public school located in the city of Pasadena. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $1,180, with out-of-state students paying around $10,924. Health Sciences & Services graduates carry a median of $9,191 in student loans. Health Sciences & Services graduates of Pasadena City College earn a median of $38,841 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $9,191 median debt.
California State University Dominguez Hills came in at #7 for value in health sciences & services this year. Set in the city of Carson, California State University Dominguez Hills is a large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $7,454, compared with $20,054 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for health sciences & services graduates is $15,886. Health Sciences & Services graduates of California State University Dominguez Hills earn a median of $52,683 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. California State University Dominguez Hills admits about 93% of applicants.
College Of The Canyons came in at #8 for value in health sciences & services this year. Set in the suburb of Santa Clarita, College Of The Canyons is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $1,166 in tuition and fees, compared with $10,958 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $9,776 to complete the health sciences & services program here. Health Sciences & Services graduates of College Of The Canyons earn a median of $51,913 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Canada College ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the best value health sciences & services schools. Located in the suburb of Redwood City, Canada College is a large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $1,332, while out-of-state students pay about $11,384. Health Sciences & Services graduates carry a median of $15,000 in student loans. Health Sciences & Services graduates of Canada College earn a median of $106,691 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Moorpark College came in at #10 for value in health sciences & services this year. Set in the suburb of Moorpark, Moorpark College is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $1,426, while out-of-state students pay about $9,615. Health Sciences & Services graduates carry a median of $17,075 in student loans. Soon after graduation, health sciences & services degree recipients from Moorpark College generally make around $105,599. Set against $17,075 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Georgia Northwestern Technical College earned the #11 position for value in health sciences & services this year. Located in the city of Rome, Georgia Northwestern Technical College is a moderately-sized public university. Students from in state pay about $3,300 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $5,868. Typical student debt for health sciences & services graduates is $8,492. Health Sciences & Services graduates of Georgia Northwestern Technical College earn a median of $41,229 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Mt San Antonio College placed #12 among the best values for health sciences & services. Mt San Antonio College is a very large public school located in the suburb of Walnut. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $1,364, compared with $10,464 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for health sciences & services graduates is $9,384. Health Sciences & Services graduates of Mt San Antonio College earn a median of $44,391 early in their careers. Set against $9,384 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Imperial Valley College ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the best value health sciences & services schools. Imperial Valley College is a large public school located in the rural area of Imperial. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $1,126, with out-of-state students paying around $8,830. Students borrow a median of $6,176 to complete the health sciences & services program here. Soon after graduation, health sciences & services degree recipients from Imperial Valley College generally make around $42,617. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Santa Ana College placed #14 among the best values for health sciences & services. Set in the city of Santa Ana, Santa Ana College is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $1,180, while out-of-state students pay about $10,756. Typical student debt for health sciences & services graduates is $11,196. Health Sciences & Services graduates of Santa Ana College earn a median of $39,633 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $11,196 median debt.
Merced College came in at #15 for value in health sciences & services this year. Set in the city of Merced, Merced College is a large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $1,200, while out-of-state students pay about $8,520. Typical student debt for health sciences & services graduates is $9,024. Soon after graduation, health sciences & services degree recipients from Merced College generally make around $45,032. That is a strong return on a $9,024 median debt.
Oxnard College earned the #16 position for value in health sciences & services this year. Set in the city of Oxnard, Oxnard College is a large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $1,426, compared with $9,615 for out-of-state students. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $41,393.
Santa Rosa Junior College placed #17 among the best values for health sciences & services. Located in the city of Santa Rosa, Santa Rosa Junior College is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $1,318 in tuition and fees, compared with $11,308 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $14,692 to complete the health sciences & services program here. Health Sciences & Services graduates of Santa Rosa Junior College earn a median of $80,047 early in their careers. Set against $14,692 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Alvin Community College placed #18 among the best values for health sciences & services. Set in the suburb of Alvin, Alvin Community College is a moderately-sized public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $1,906, with out-of-state students paying around $4,402. Health Sciences & Services graduates carry a median of $5,375 in student loans. Early-career health sciences & services graduates make about $55,057. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Ventura College came in at #19 for value in health sciences & services this year. Ventura College is a large public school located in the city of Ventura. Students from in state pay about $1,426 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $9,615. Students borrow a median of $20,250 to complete the health sciences & services program here. Soon after graduation, health sciences & services degree recipients from Ventura College generally make around $99,778. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Pima Community College came in at #20 for value in health sciences & services this year. Set in the city of Tucson, Pima Community College is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $2,442 in tuition and fees, compared with $7,758 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for health sciences & services graduates is $10,655. Early-career health sciences & services graduates make about $40,977. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Irvine Valley College came in at #21 for value in health sciences & services this year. Irvine Valley College is a large public school located in the city of Irvine. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $1,156, while out-of-state students pay about $11,860. Health Sciences & Services graduates carry a median of $6,672 in student loans. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $49,156. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Victor Valley College earned the #22 position for value in health sciences & services this year. Located in the suburb of Victorville, Victor Valley College is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $1,425, compared with $10,125 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for health sciences & services graduates is $7,995. Soon after graduation, health sciences & services degree recipients from Victor Valley College generally make around $37,755. That is a strong return on a $7,995 median debt.
Citrus College placed #23 among the best values for health sciences & services. Citrus College is a large public school located in the suburb of Glendora. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $1,204, with out-of-state students paying around $10,636. Graduates go on to earn a median of $42,065 ten years after entry.
Sacramento City College ranked #24 on our 2026 list of the best value health sciences & services schools. Sacramento City College is a very large public school located in the city of Sacramento. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $1,288, while out-of-state students pay about $12,616. Typical student debt for health sciences & services graduates is $13,180. Soon after graduation, health sciences & services degree recipients from Sacramento City College generally make around $46,522. That is a strong return on a $13,180 median debt.
University Of Florida landed the #25 spot for health sciences & services value this year. Set in the city of Gainesville, University Of Florida is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $6,381, compared with $28,659 for out-of-state students. Health Sciences & Services graduates carry a median of $15,686 in student loans. Health Sciences & Services graduates of University Of Florida earn a median of $23,493 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 24%.
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These institutions also earned high marks for health sciences & services value:
| Rank | College | Location | |
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| #51 | Diablo Valley College | Pleasant Hill, CA | Full Report |
| #52 | Miami Dade College | Miami, FL | Full Report |
| #53 | Camden County College | Blackwood, NJ | Full Report |
| #54 | Northwest Arkansas Community College | Bentonville, AR | Full Report |
| #55 | Dyersburg State Community College | Dyersburg, TN | Full Report |
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| Major | Annual Graduates |
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| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General | 27,156 |
| Health and Wellness, General | 4,310 |
This list is compiled 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 · 930 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 361 ranked schools only.
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