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. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.
For its 2026 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 30 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.
Leading the list is Century College, our #1 best value for health sciences & services in Minnesota. Set in the suburb of White Bear Lake, Century College is a large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $6,214. Health Sciences & Services graduates carry a median of $21,332 in student loans. Health Sciences & Services graduates of Century College earn a median of $47,502 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $21,332 median debt.
A rank of #2 makes University Of Minnesota Crookston one of the best values for health sciences & services. Located in the town of Crookston, University Of Minnesota Crookston is a mid-sized public university. Students from in state pay about $13,288 in tuition and fees. Health Sciences & Services graduates carry a median of $24,954 in student loans. Soon after graduation, health sciences & services degree recipients from University Of Minnesota Crookston generally make around $40,361. Set against $24,954 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 88% of applicants are accepted.
Students looking for strong value in health sciences & services will find it at St Cloud Technical And Community College, which ranked #3. Located in the city of Saint Cloud, St Cloud Technical And Community College is a mid-sized public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,124. Health Sciences & Services graduates carry a median of $16,734 in student loans. Health Sciences & Services graduates of St Cloud Technical And Community College earn a median of $48,652 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $16,734 median debt.
Anoka Ramsey Community College came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the best value health sciences & services schools. Anoka Ramsey Community College is a large public school located in the suburb of Coon Rapids. Students from in state pay about $5,682 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $22,593 to complete the health sciences & services program here. Early-career health sciences & services graduates make about $44,293. That is a strong return on a $22,593 median debt.
University Of Minnesota Rochester came in at #5 on our 2026 list of the best value health sciences & services schools. University Of Minnesota Rochester is a small public school located in the city of Rochester. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $15,016. Students borrow a median of $22,115 to complete the health sciences & services program here. Soon after graduation, health sciences & services degree recipients from University Of Minnesota Rochester generally make around $53,988. Set against $22,115 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 71% of applicants are accepted.
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Saint Paul College A Community And Technical College earned the #6 position for value in health sciences & services this year. Set in the city of Saint Paul, Saint Paul College A Community And Technical College is a moderately-sized public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $6,326. Students borrow a median of $17,650 to complete the health sciences & services program here. Health Sciences & Services graduates of Saint Paul College A Community And Technical College earn a median of $38,179 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
University Of Minnesota Twin Cities ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the best value health sciences & services schools. University Of Minnesota Twin Cities is a very large public school located in the city of Minneapolis. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $17,214, with out-of-state students paying around $38,362. Typical student debt for health sciences & services graduates is $22,115. Soon after graduation, health sciences & services degree recipients from University Of Minnesota Twin Cities generally make around $53,988. That is a strong return on a $22,115 median debt. The acceptance rate is 80%.
Rasmussen College Minnesota came in at #8 for value in health sciences & services this year. Located in the city of St. Cloud, Rasmussen College Minnesota is a large private for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $12,199. Health Sciences & Services graduates carry a median of $13,833 in student loans. Soon after graduation, health sciences & services degree recipients from Rasmussen College Minnesota generally make around $45,956. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
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 8 ranked schools only.
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