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2026 Best Value Other Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences Schools in the The Plains States Region

6 Colleges in the United States
$20,843 Avg Student Debt
$52,514 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/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.

For its 2026 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 15 schools to find the best return on investment for other health professions and related clinical sciences students.

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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in other health professions and related clinical sciences, balancing cost against outcomes.

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Our analysis ranked Ozarks Technical Community College the best value for a degree in other health professions and related clinical sciences in the The Plains States Region. Ozarks Technical Community College is a large public school located in the city of Springfield. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,256, compared with $7,040 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for other health professions and related clinical sciences graduates is $17,272. Early-career other health professions and related clinical sciences graduates make about $27,597. That is a strong return on a $17,272 median debt.

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The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Southeast Community College Area earned it the #2 place for other health professions and related clinical sciences. Located in the city of Lincoln, Southeast Community College Area is a large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $3,444, with out-of-state students paying around $4,032. Typical student debt for other health professions and related clinical sciences graduates is $14,935. Early-career other health professions and related clinical sciences graduates make about $44,877. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.

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Fort Hays State University came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best value other health professions and related clinical sciences schools. Set in the town of Hays, Fort Hays State University is a large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $5,923, while out-of-state students pay about $17,741. Other Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences graduates carry a median of $25,967 in student loans. Soon after graduation, other health professions and related clinical sciences degree recipients from Fort Hays State University generally make around $49,775. That is a strong return on a $25,967 median debt. The acceptance rate is 90%.

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University Of Minnesota Twin Cities is a great value for students pursuing a degree in other health professions and related clinical sciences, landing the #4 spot this year. Located in the city of Minneapolis, University Of Minnesota Twin Cities is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $17,214, while out-of-state students pay about $38,362. Students borrow a median of $21,577 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 Minnesota Twin Cities generally make around $56,395. Set against $21,577 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 80% of applicants are accepted.

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University Of Iowa
Iowa City, IA

University Of Iowa 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 Iowa City, University Of Iowa is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,283, with out-of-state students paying around $33,371. Students borrow a median of $24,463 to complete the other health professions and related clinical sciences program here. Other Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences graduates of University Of Iowa earn a median of $57,375 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 84% of applicants are accepted.

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Notes and References

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 6 ranked schools only.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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