by our College Data Analytics Team
[Health Professions](/majors/health-care-professions/) 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.
To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 22 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for health professions students.
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If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the health professions degrees they offer, see the list below.
Manchester Community College Nh tops our 2026 list of the best value health professions schools in New Hampshire. Set in the city of Manchester, Manchester Community College Nh is a moderately-sized public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $7,090, with out-of-state students paying around $15,340. Graduates go on to earn a median of $49,063 ten years after entry.
Granite State College is a great value for students pursuing a degree in health professions, landing the #2 spot this year. Located in the city of Manchester, Granite State College is a mid-sized public university. In-state tuition and fees average $7,724, compared with $9,284 for out-of-state students. Health Professions graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Health Professions graduates of Granite State College earn a median of $55,121 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt.
Students looking for strong value in health professions will find it at White Mountains Community College, which ranked #3. Set in the town of Berlin, White Mountains Community College is a small public institution. Students from in state pay about $7,050 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $15,300. Typical student debt for health professions graduates is $26,875. Health Professions graduates of White Mountains Community College earn a median of $67,257 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $26,875 median debt.
A rank of #4 makes Keene State College one of the best values for health professions. Set in the town of Keene, Keene State College is a mid-sized public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $14,784, while out-of-state students pay about $26,840. Health Professions graduates carry a median of $26,954 in student loans. Soon after graduation, health professions degree recipients from Keene State College generally make around $73,855. Set against $26,954 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Keene State College admits about 90% of applicants.
A rank of #5 makes Nashua Community College one of the best values for health professions. Located in the city of Nashua, Nashua Community College is a mid-sized public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $7,140, compared with $15,390 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for health professions graduates is $10,608. Soon after graduation, health professions degree recipients from Nashua Community College generally make around $24,074. Set against $10,608 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
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Great Bay Community College landed the #6 spot for health professions value this year. Located in the suburb of Portsmouth, Great Bay Community College is a mid-sized public university. Students from in state pay about $7,200 in tuition and fees, compared with $15,450 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for health professions graduates is $28,371. Health Professions graduates of Great Bay Community College earn a median of $73,908 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $28,371 median debt.
Plymouth State University came in at #7 for value in health professions this year. Plymouth State University is a mid-sized public school located in the town of Plymouth. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $14,626, with out-of-state students paying around $25,566. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete the health professions program here. Health Professions graduates of Plymouth State University earn a median of $69,158 early in their careers. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 88% of applicants are accepted.
Nhti Concords Community College ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the best value health professions schools. Set in the town of Concord, Nhti Concords Community College is a mid-sized public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $7,200, with out-of-state students paying around $15,450. Typical student debt for health professions graduates is $23,367. Health Professions graduates of Nhti Concords Community College earn a median of $69,884 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Lakes Region Community College ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the best value health professions schools. Located in the town of Laconia, Lakes Region Community College is a small public university. Students from in state pay about $6,720 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $14,970. Graduates go on to earn a median of $51,182 ten years after entry.
River Valley Community College ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the best value health professions schools. River Valley Community College is a mid-sized public school located in the rural area of Claremont. In-state tuition and fees average $6,940, while out-of-state students pay about $15,190. Typical student debt for health professions graduates is $27,248. Soon after graduation, health professions degree recipients from River Valley Community College generally make around $70,802. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
University Of New Hampshire Main Campus earned the #11 position for value in health professions this year. Set in the town of Durham, University Of New Hampshire Main Campus is a large public institution. Students from in state pay about $19,202 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $39,852. Health Professions graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Health Professions graduates of University Of New Hampshire Main Campus earn a median of $91,610 early in their careers. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of New Hampshire Main Campus admits about 88% of applicants.
Colby Sawyer College earned the #12 position for value in health professions this year. Located in the rural area of New London, Colby Sawyer College is a small private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $19,125 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for health professions graduates is $27,000. Early-career health professions graduates make about $78,856. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 80%.
Franklin Pierce University earned the #13 position for value in health professions this year. Located in the rural area of Rindge, Franklin Pierce University is a small private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $46,442 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $27,055 to complete the health professions program here. Health Professions graduates of Franklin Pierce University earn a median of $81,848 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 94%.
Rivier College earned the #14 position for value in health professions this year. Set in the city of Nashua, Rivier College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $39,488. Students borrow a median of $31,377 to complete the health professions program here. Soon after graduation, health professions degree recipients from Rivier College generally make around $82,966. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 83% of applicants are accepted.
Dartmouth College came in at #15 for value in health professions this year. Located in the town of Hanover, Dartmouth College is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $68,019 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for health professions graduates is $16,989. Soon after graduation, health professions degree recipients from Dartmouth College generally make around $181,660. Set against $16,989 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 5% of applicants are accepted.
New England College ranked #16 on our 2026 list of the best value health professions schools. New England College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the rural area of Henniker. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $27,474. Health Professions graduates carry a median of $46,569 in student loans. Early-career health professions graduates make about $91,612. Set against $46,569 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 92% of applicants are accepted.
New Hampshire Institute For Therapeutic Arts ranked #17 on our 2026 list of the best value health professions schools. Set in the city of Nashua, New Hampshire Institute For Therapeutic Arts is a small private for-profit institution.
Southern New Hampshire University ranked #18 on our 2026 list of the best value health professions schools. Located in the suburb of Manchester, Southern New Hampshire University is a very large private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $17,200. Typical student debt for health professions graduates is $29,512. Health Professions graduates of Southern New Hampshire University earn a median of $63,710 early in their careers. Set against $29,512 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 100%.
Saint Anselm College ranked #19 on our 2026 list of the best value health professions schools. Located in the suburb of Manchester, Saint Anselm College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $48,920. Health Professions graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Health Professions graduates of Saint Anselm College earn a median of $79,609 early in their careers. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 78% of applicants are accepted.
Harmony Health Care Institute earned the #20 position for value in health professions this year. Set in the suburb of Merrimack, Harmony Health Care Institute is a small private for-profit institution. Students borrow a median of $12,685 to complete the health professions program here. Health Professions graduates of Harmony Health Care Institute earn a median of $85,953 early in their careers. The acceptance rate is 84%.
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 · 22 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 14 ranked schools only.
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