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2026 Best Value Other Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences Schools in California

2 Colleges in the United States
$15,235 Avg Student Debt
$67,486 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2026 Best Value Other Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences Badge [Other Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences](/majors/health-care-professions/other-health-professions/health-professions-and-related-clinical-sciences-other/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.

For its 2026 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 21 schools to find the best return on investment for other health professions and related clinical sciences students.

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If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the other health professions and related clinical sciences degrees they offer, see the list below.

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San Diego Mesa College earned the #1 spot for value among other health professions and related clinical sciences schools in California. Set in the city of San Diego, San Diego Mesa College is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $1,146 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $10,002. Other Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences graduates carry a median of $6,999 in student loans. Soon after graduation, other health professions and related clinical sciences degree recipients from San Diego Mesa College generally make around $29,852. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.

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American River College
Sacramento, CA

American River College came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best value other health professions and related clinical sciences schools. Set in the suburb of Sacramento, American River College is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $1,288, with out-of-state students paying around $12,616. Typical student debt for other health professions and related clinical sciences graduates is $14,105. Early-career other health professions and related clinical sciences graduates make about $76,077. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.

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Students looking for strong value in other health professions and related clinical sciences will find it at University Of California Davis, which ranked #3. Located in the suburb of Davis, University Of California Davis is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $15,804 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $47,692. Students borrow a median of $14,404 to complete the other health professions and related clinical sciences program here. Soon after graduation, other health professions and related clinical sciences degree recipients from University Of California Davis generally make around $133,463. Set against $14,404 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of California Davis admits about 42% of applicants.

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Saint Marys College Of California came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the best value other health professions and related clinical sciences schools. Saint Marys College Of California is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Moraga. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $57,803. Students borrow a median of $25,041 to complete the other health professions and related clinical sciences program here. Early-career other health professions and related clinical sciences graduates make about $59,760. Set against $25,041 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 86% of applicants are accepted.

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University Of Southern California is a great value for students pursuing a degree in other health professions and related clinical sciences, landing the #5 spot this year. Set in the city of Los Angeles, University Of Southern California is a very large private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $71,647 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $15,625 to complete the other health professions and related clinical sciences program here. Other Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences graduates of University Of Southern California earn a median of $195,019 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $15,625 median debt. University Of Southern California admits about 10% of applicants.

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Notes and References

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 · 21 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 2 ranked schools only.

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