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.
College Factual analyzed 30 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best value health sciences & services schools.
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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.
Our analysis ranked Camden County College the best value for a degree in health sciences & services in New Jersey. Camden County College is a large public school located in the suburb of Blackwood. In-state tuition and fees average $4,320, compared with $4,416 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for health sciences & services graduates is $12,999. Early-career health sciences & services graduates make about $39,549. That is a strong return on a $12,999 median debt.
Middlesex County College is a great value for students pursuing a degree in health sciences & services, landing the #2 spot this year. Set in the suburb of Edison, Middlesex County College is a large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,764, with out-of-state students paying around $7,356. Health Sciences & Services graduates carry a median of $6,750 in student loans. Health Sciences & Services graduates of Middlesex County College earn a median of $29,265 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Hudson County Community College came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best value health sciences & services schools. Located in the city of Jersey City, Hudson County Community College is a large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $5,384, compared with $9,248 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $10,587 to complete the health sciences & services program here. Health Sciences & Services graduates of Hudson County Community College earn a median of $34,545 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $10,587 median debt.
Burlington County 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 Mount Laurel, Burlington County College is a large public institution. Students from in state pay about $6,990 in tuition and fees, compared with $9,495 for out-of-state students. Health Sciences & Services graduates carry a median of $9,000 in student loans. Soon after graduation, health sciences & services degree recipients from Burlington County College generally make around $52,240. Set against $9,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Students looking for strong value in health sciences & services will find it at Raritan Valley Community College, which ranked #5. Raritan Valley Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the rural area of Branchburg. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,664, compared with $7,584 for out-of-state students. Health Sciences & Services graduates carry a median of $9,668 in student loans. Health Sciences & Services graduates of Raritan Valley Community College earn a median of $47,248 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $9,668 median debt.
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Union County College earned the #6 position for value in health sciences & services this year. Union County College is a large public school located in the suburb of Cranford. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $5,280, compared with $9,500 for out-of-state students. Health Sciences & Services graduates carry a median of $12,241 in student loans. Health Sciences & Services graduates of Union County College earn a median of $41,512 early in their careers. Set against $12,241 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Gloucester County College landed the #7 spot for health sciences & services value this year. Located in the suburb of Sewell, Gloucester County College is a moderately-sized public university. Students from in state pay about $5,160 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $6,000. Typical student debt for health sciences & services graduates is $15,195. Soon after graduation, health sciences & services degree recipients from Gloucester County College generally make around $28,709. That is a strong return on a $15,195 median debt.
Saint Peters College placed #8 among the best values for health sciences & services. Set in the city of Jersey City, Saint Peters College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $42,552. Health Sciences & Services graduates carry a median of $22,969 in student loans. Health Sciences & Services graduates of Saint Peters College earn a median of $50,944 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $22,969 median debt. Saint Peters College admits about 90% of applicants.
New Jersey City University earned the #9 position for value in health sciences & services this year. Located in the city of Jersey City, New Jersey City University is a moderately-sized public university. In-state tuition and fees average $14,460. Typical student debt for health sciences & services graduates is $28,499. Health Sciences & Services graduates of New Jersey City University earn a median of $46,544 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 98% of applicants are accepted.
William Paterson University Of New Jersey placed #10 among the best values for health sciences & services. William Paterson University Of New Jersey is a large public school located in the suburb of Wayne. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $15,704, with out-of-state students paying around $25,344. Typical student debt for health sciences & services graduates is $26,500. Health Sciences & Services graduates of William Paterson University Of New Jersey earn a median of $34,657 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 90% of applicants are accepted.
Rutgers University Camden earned the #11 position for value in health sciences & services this year. Set in the city of Camden, Rutgers University Camden is a moderately-sized public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $17,764, compared with $37,276 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for health sciences & services graduates is $26,664. Soon after graduation, health sciences & services degree recipients from Rutgers University Camden generally make around $39,009. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 66%.
The Richard Stockton College Of New Jersey earned the #12 position for value in health sciences & services this year. Located in the rural area of Galloway, The Richard Stockton College Of New Jersey is a large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $16,266, with out-of-state students paying around $24,524. Students borrow a median of $22,500 to complete the health sciences & services program here. Early-career health sciences & services graduates make about $25,791. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The Richard Stockton College Of New Jersey admits about 89% of applicants.
Caldwell College came in at #13 for value in health sciences & services this year. Located in the suburb of Caldwell, Caldwell College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $40,848. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete the health sciences & services program here. Health Sciences & Services graduates of Caldwell College earn a median of $48,400 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. The acceptance rate is 71%.
Rowan University ranked #14 on our 2026 list of the best value health sciences & services schools. Located in the suburb of Glassboro, Rowan University is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $16,574 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $26,932. Typical student debt for health sciences & services graduates is $27,000. Early-career health sciences & services graduates make about $42,065. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Rowan University admits about 78% of applicants.
Rutgers University New Brunswick landed the #15 spot for health sciences & services value this year. Located in the city of New Brunswick, Rutgers University New Brunswick is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $17,929, with out-of-state students paying around $37,441. Health Sciences & Services graduates carry a median of $26,664 in student loans. Early-career health sciences & services graduates make about $39,009. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 58%.
Fairleigh Dickinson University College At Florham placed #16 among the best values for health sciences & services. Set in the suburb of Madison, Fairleigh Dickinson University College At Florham is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $37,468 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $24,701 to complete the health sciences & services program here. Soon after graduation, health sciences & services degree recipients from Fairleigh Dickinson University College At Florham generally make around $53,216. Set against $24,701 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 95%.
Rider University placed #17 among the best values for health sciences & services. Located in the suburb of Lawrenceville, Rider University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $41,120. Typical student debt for health sciences & services graduates is $27,000. Soon after graduation, health sciences & services degree recipients from Rider University generally make around $48,601. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. Roughly 79% of applicants are accepted.
Monmouth University landed the #18 spot for health sciences & services value this year. Located in the suburb of West Long Branch, Monmouth University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $46,552. Health Sciences & Services graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Soon after graduation, health sciences & services degree recipients from Monmouth University generally make around $29,770. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 89% of applicants are accepted.
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 · 30 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 22 ranked schools only.
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