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 15 schools to find the best return on investment for health sciences & services students.
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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 Pima Community College the best value for a degree in health sciences & services in Arizona. Located in the city of Tucson, Pima Community College is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $2,442, with out-of-state students paying around $7,758. Health Sciences & Services graduates carry a median of $10,655 in student loans. Early-career health sciences & services graduates make about $40,977. That is a strong return on a $10,655 median debt.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Cochise College earned it the #2 place for health sciences & services. Located in the city of Sierra Vista, Cochise College is a moderately-sized public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $2,280, compared with $6,120 for out-of-state students. Health Sciences & Services graduates carry a median of $12,013 in student loans. Early-career health sciences & services graduates make about $40,712. Set against $12,013 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Arizona Western College is a great value for students pursuing a degree in health sciences & services, landing the #3 spot this year. Set in the city of Yuma, Arizona Western College is a large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $3,060, while out-of-state students pay about $9,870. Soon after graduation, health sciences & services degree recipients from Arizona Western College generally make around $44,895.
Students looking for strong value in health sciences & services will find it at Coconino Community College, which ranked #4. Set in the rural area of Flagstaff, Coconino Community College is a mid-sized public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $2,907, compared with $9,987 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for health sciences & services graduates is $16,011. Soon after graduation, health sciences & services degree recipients from Coconino Community College generally make around $39,850. Set against $16,011 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Arizona State University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in health sciences & services, landing the #5 spot this year. Located in the city of Tempe, Arizona State University is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $12,223, with out-of-state students paying around $33,139. Health Sciences & Services graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Soon after graduation, health sciences & services degree recipients from Arizona State University generally make around $37,967. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Arizona State University admits about 90% of applicants.
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Northern Arizona University came in at #6 for value in health sciences & services this year. Northern Arizona University is a very large public school located in the city of Flagstaff. In-state tuition and fees average $12,619, with out-of-state students paying around $20,044. Typical student debt for health sciences & services graduates is $21,645. Health Sciences & Services graduates of Northern Arizona University earn a median of $47,056 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $21,645 median debt. Northern Arizona University admits about 90% of applicants.
University Of Arizona came in at #7 for value in health sciences & services this year. Located in the city of Tucson, University Of Arizona is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $13,573, compared with $39,903 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $21,861 to complete the health sciences & services program here. Early-career health sciences & services graduates make about $50,834. That is a strong return on a $21,861 median debt. University Of Arizona admits about 86% of applicants.
Grand Canyon University landed the #8 spot for health sciences & services value this year. Grand Canyon University is a very large private for-profit school located in the city of Phoenix. Students from in state pay about $18,508 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for health sciences & services graduates is $30,027. Early-career health sciences & services graduates make about $56,285. Set against $30,027 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 79% of applicants are accepted.
This list is compiled 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 · 15 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 4 ranked schools only.
More about our data sources and methodologies.