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2026 Best Value Orthotist/Prosthetist Master’s Degree Schools

8 Colleges in the United States
$24,570 Avg Student Debt
$66,517 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2026 Best Value Orthotist/Prosthetist Master's Degree Badge [Orthotist/Prosthetist](/majors/health-care-professions/rehab-and-therapeutic-professions/orthotist-prosthetist/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.

College Factual analyzed 20 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best value orthotist/prosthetist schools.

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2026 Best Value Orthotist/Prosthetist Schools in the United States

If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the orthotist/prosthetist degrees they offer, see the list below.

Best Value Orthotist/Prosthetist Schools

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Our analysis ranked University Of Washington Seattle Campus the best value for a degree in orthotist/prosthetist in the United States. Set in the city of Seattle, University Of Washington Seattle Campus is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $12,973, while out-of-state students pay about $43,209. Orthotist/prosthetist graduates carry a median of $16,481 in student loans. Early-career orthotist/prosthetist graduates make about $57,338. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of Washington Seattle Campus admits about 39% of applicants.

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Students looking for strong value in orthotist/prosthetist will find it at Kennesaw State University, which ranked #2. Set in the suburb of Kennesaw, Kennesaw State University is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $5,808 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $17,736. Students borrow a median of $27,004 to complete the orthotist/prosthetist program here. Orthotist/prosthetist graduates of Kennesaw State University earn a median of $53,824 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $27,004 median debt. Roughly 69% of applicants are accepted.

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Alabama State University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in orthotist/prosthetist, landing the #3 spot this year. Alabama State University is a mid-sized public school located in the city of Montgomery. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,248, while out-of-state students pay about $19,576. Typical student debt for orthotist/prosthetist graduates is $33,000. Orthotist/prosthetist graduates of Alabama State University earn a median of $50,606 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $33,000 median debt. Alabama State University admits about 98% of applicants.

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The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Eastern Michigan University earned it the #4 place for orthotist/prosthetist. Eastern Michigan University is a large public school located in the suburb of Ypsilanti. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $16,990. Typical student debt for orthotist/prosthetist graduates is $27,425. Early-career orthotist/prosthetist graduates make about $52,615. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 80% of applicants are accepted.

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Students looking for strong value in orthotist/prosthetist will find it at Concordia University Saint Paul, which ranked #5. Located in the city of Saint Paul, Concordia University Saint Paul is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $25,600. Orthotist/prosthetist graduates carry a median of $29,026 in student loans. Early-career orthotist/prosthetist graduates make about $46,141. Set against $29,026 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 79% of applicants are accepted.

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University Of Texas Southwestern Medical Center ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best value orthotist/prosthetist schools. Set in the city of Dallas, University Of Texas Southwestern Medical Center is a mid-sized public institution. Soon after graduation, orthotist/prosthetist degree recipients from University Of Texas Southwestern Medical Center generally make around $50,428.

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Northwestern University earned the #7 position for value in orthotist/prosthetist this year. Located in the city of Evanston, Northwestern University is a very large private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $68,322. Typical student debt for orthotist/prosthetist graduates is $16,616. Orthotist/prosthetist graduates of Northwestern University earn a median of $47,186 early in their careers. Set against $16,616 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Northwestern University admits about 8% of applicants.

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University Of Hartford
West Hartford, CT

University Of Hartford placed #8 among the best values for orthotist/prosthetist. Located in the city of West Hartford, University Of Hartford is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $49,075. Students borrow a median of $23,000 to complete the orthotist/prosthetist program here. Orthotist/prosthetist graduates of University Of Hartford earn a median of $48,577 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $23,000 median debt. The acceptance rate is 96%.

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University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus placed #9 among the best values for orthotist/prosthetist. Set in the city of Pittsburgh, University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $21,926 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $41,430. Orthotist/prosthetist graduates carry a median of $23,487 in student loans. Early-career orthotist/prosthetist graduates make about $53,105. Set against $23,487 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus admits about 58% of applicants.

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Baylor College Of Medicine earned the #10 position for value in orthotist/prosthetist this year. Baylor College Of Medicine is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Houston. Soon after graduation, orthotist/prosthetist degree recipients from Baylor College Of Medicine generally make around $82,311.

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Loma Linda University
Loma Linda, CA

Loma Linda University earned the #11 position for value in orthotist/prosthetist this year. Set in the suburb of Loma Linda, Loma Linda University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $29,960. Students borrow a median of $25,094 to complete the orthotist/prosthetist program here. Soon after graduation, orthotist/prosthetist degree recipients from Loma Linda University generally make around $75,739. Set against $25,094 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.

Other Orthotist/Prosthetist Degree Levels

Explore the best-value orthotist/prosthetist schools at other degree levels:

All Degree Levels in Orthotist/Prosthetist
Associate's Degrees in Orthotist/Prosthetist
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Notes and References

This ranking is produced 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 · 20 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 8 ranked schools only.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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