by our College Data Analytics Team
[Health Sciences & Services](/majors/health-care-professions/health-services-sciences/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong health sciences & services education at a price that pays off.
For its 2026 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 930 schools to find the best return on investment for health sciences & services students.
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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in health sciences & services, balancing cost against outcomes.
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. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $1,332, with out-of-state students paying around $9,956. Graduates go on to earn a median of $55,702 ten years after entry.
A rank of #2 makes Fresno City College one of the best values for health sciences & services. Fresno City College is a very large public school located in the city of Fresno. Students from in state pay about $1,378 in tuition and fees, compared with $8,638 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $7,234 to complete the health sciences & services program here. Soon after graduation, health sciences & services degree recipients from Fresno City College generally make around $37,470. That is a strong return on a $7,234 median debt.
College Of San Mateo is a great value for students pursuing a degree in health sciences & services, landing the #3 spot this year. College Of San Mateo is a large public school located in the city of San Mateo. Students from in state pay about $1,332 in tuition and fees, compared with $11,428 for out-of-state students. 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 is a great value for students pursuing a degree in health sciences & services, landing the #4 spot this year. Set in the suburb of Mission Viejo, Saddleback College is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $1,432, with out-of-state students paying around $14,812. Typical student debt for health sciences & services graduates is $5,707. Soon after graduation, health sciences & services degree recipients from Saddleback College generally make around $15,890. That is a strong return on a $5,707 median debt.
A rank of #5 makes Pasadena City College one of the best values for health sciences & services. Set in the city of Pasadena, Pasadena City College is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $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. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
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Moorpark College placed #6 among the best values for health sciences & services. Set in the suburb of Moorpark, Moorpark College is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $1,426 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $9,615. Health Sciences & Services graduates carry a median of $17,075 in student loans. Health Sciences & Services graduates of Moorpark College earn a median of $105,599 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $17,075 median debt.
College Of The Canyons placed #7 among the best values for health sciences & services. Located in the suburb of Santa Clarita, College Of The Canyons is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $1,166, compared with $10,958 for out-of-state students. Health Sciences & Services graduates carry a median of $9,776 in student loans. Early-career health sciences & services graduates make about $51,913. Set against $9,776 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Canada College placed #8 among the best values for health sciences & services. Set in the suburb of Redwood City, Canada College is a large public institution. 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. Early-career health sciences & services graduates make about $106,691. That is a strong return on a $15,000 median debt.
Mt San Antonio College placed #9 among the best values for health sciences & services. Located in the suburb of Walnut, Mt San Antonio College is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $1,364 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $10,464. Health Sciences & Services graduates carry a median of $9,384 in student loans. 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 placed #10 among the best values for health sciences & services. Set in the rural area of Imperial, Imperial Valley College is a large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $1,126, compared with $8,830 for out-of-state students. Health Sciences & Services graduates carry a median of $6,176 in student loans. Early-career health sciences & services graduates make about $42,617. That is a strong return on a $6,176 median debt.
Santa Ana College ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the best value health sciences & services schools. Set in the city of Santa Ana, Santa Ana College is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $1,180, with out-of-state students paying around $10,756. Students borrow a median of $11,196 to complete the health sciences & services program here. Early-career health sciences & services graduates make about $39,633. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Merced College came in at #12 for value in health sciences & services this year. Set in the city of Merced, Merced College is a large public institution. Students from in state pay about $1,200 in tuition and fees, compared with $8,520 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $9,024 to complete the health sciences & services program here. Health Sciences & Services graduates of Merced College earn a median of $45,032 early in their careers. Set against $9,024 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Santa Rosa Junior College placed #13 among the best values for health sciences & services. Santa Rosa Junior College is a very large public school located in the city of Santa Rosa. In-state tuition and fees average $1,318, while out-of-state students pay about $11,308. 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 #14 among the best values for health sciences & services. Alvin Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Alvin. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $1,906, while out-of-state students pay about $4,402. Health Sciences & Services graduates carry a median of $5,375 in student loans. Soon after graduation, health sciences & services degree recipients from Alvin Community College generally make around $55,057. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Oxnard College landed the #15 spot for health sciences & services value this year. Located in the city of Oxnard, Oxnard College is a large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $1,426, while out-of-state students pay about $9,615. Graduates go on to earn a median of $41,393 ten years after entry.
Ventura College placed #16 among the best values for health sciences & services. Ventura College is a large public school located in the city of Ventura. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $1,426, while out-of-state students pay about $9,615. Students borrow a median of $20,250 to complete the health sciences & services program here. Early-career health sciences & services graduates make about $99,778. Set against $20,250 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Irvine Valley College placed #17 among the best values for health sciences & services. Set in the city of Irvine, Irvine Valley College is a large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $1,156, compared with $11,860 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for health sciences & services graduates is $6,672. Graduates go on to earn a median of $49,156 ten years after entry. That is a strong return on a $6,672 median debt.
Victor Valley College ranked #18 on our 2026 list of the best value health sciences & services schools. Set in the suburb of Victorville, Victor Valley College is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $1,425, compared with $10,125 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $7,995 to complete the health sciences & services program here. Health Sciences & Services graduates of Victor Valley College earn a median of $37,755 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Citrus College earned the #19 position for value in health sciences & services this year. Citrus College is a large public school located in the suburb of Glendora. Students from in state pay about $1,204 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $10,636. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $42,065.
Sacramento City College ranked #20 on our 2026 list of the best value health sciences & services schools. Set in the city of Sacramento, Sacramento City College is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $1,288 in tuition and fees, compared with $12,616 for out-of-state students. Health Sciences & Services graduates carry a median of $13,180 in student loans. Health Sciences & Services graduates of Sacramento City College earn a median of $46,522 early in their careers. Set against $13,180 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Gavilan College placed #21 among the best values for health sciences & services. Gavilan College is a moderately-sized public school located in the rural area of Gilroy. In-state tuition and fees average $1,508, while out-of-state students pay about $12,249. Typical student debt for health sciences & services graduates is $5,939. Health Sciences & Services graduates of Gavilan College earn a median of $28,496 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Washtenaw Community College earned the #22 position for value in health sciences & services this year. Located in the suburb of Ann Arbor, Washtenaw Community College is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $2,736, while out-of-state students pay about $6,504. Health Sciences & Services graduates carry a median of $17,629 in student loans. Soon after graduation, health sciences & services degree recipients from Washtenaw Community College generally make around $45,332. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Santiago Canyon College ranked #23 on our 2026 list of the best value health sciences & services schools. Set in the city of Orange, Santiago Canyon College is a large public institution. Students from in state pay about $1,164 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $9,612. Health Sciences & Services graduates carry a median of $5,500 in student loans. Health Sciences & Services graduates of Santiago Canyon College earn a median of $34,100 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Central New Mexico Community College earned the #24 position for value in health sciences & services this year. Located in the city of Albuquerque, Central New Mexico Community College is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $2,060, while out-of-state students pay about $8,684. Typical student debt for health sciences & services graduates is $8,553. Soon after graduation, health sciences & services degree recipients from Central New Mexico Community College generally make around $28,933. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
American River College came in at #25 for value in health sciences & services this year. American River College is a very large public school located in the suburb of Sacramento. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $1,288, while out-of-state students pay about $12,616. Students borrow a median of $14,105 to complete the health sciences & services program here. Early-career health sciences & services graduates make about $76,077. 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. 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 126 ranked schools only.
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