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2023 Best Value Allied Health Professions Schools

Identifying Quality Schools at More Affordable Prices

324 Colleges
$28,667 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$53,436 Avg Salary

Finding the Best Allied Health Professions School for You

Allied Health Professions is the #24 most popular major in the country with 12,950 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.

With all the programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Grad Degree Search has created its Best Value Allied Health Professions Schools ranking. Our analysis looked at 324 schools in the United States to see which programs offered the best value experiences for allied health students with the aim of identifying those quality schools that are more affordable than some of their counterparts.

Our ranking of value is based on the quality of a program as defined in our per sticker price dollar. More specifically, we discount our quality score by the published tuition and fees charged by a school. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The value is determined by how much quality your dollar buys.

In our regional and nationwide rankings, out-of-state tution and fees are used in our calculations. Average in-state tuition and fees are used for our statewide rankings.

2023 Best Value Allied Health Professions Schools in the United States

The colleges and universities below are the best value schools for allied health majors pursuing a .

Top 25 Best Schools for Affordable Quality in Allied Health Professions

#1

University of the Cumberlands

Williamsburg, KY
$9,875 Average Tuition & Fees

Our 2023 rankings named University of the Cumberlands the best value school in the United States for allied health professions students. Located in the remote town of Williamsburg, Cumberlands is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Cumberlands are $9,875 per year.

Read full report on Allied Health Professions at University of the Cumberlands

#2

Stephens College

Columbia, MO

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Stephens College. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Value Allied Health Professions Schools list. Located in the city of Columbia, Stephens is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

Stephens undergraduate students pay an average of $24,570 in tuition and fees each year.

On top of its placing in our value ranking, Stephens also did well on our Best Allied Health Professions Schools list. It’s in the top 15% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.

Full Allied Health Professions at Stephens College Report

$28,960 Average Tuition & Fees

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Charleston Southern University. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Value Allied Health Professions Schools list. CSU is a small private not-for-profit school located in the midsize city of Charleston.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at CSU are $28,960 a year.

Full Allied Health Professions at Charleston Southern University Report

#4

Milligan University

Milligan College, TN
$36,140 Average Tuition & Fees

The excellent programs at Milligan University helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best allied health professions schools in the United States. Located in the medium-sized suburb of Milligan College, Milligan is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Milligan are $36,140 per year.

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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means University of Western States is a great value for allied health professions students. Located in the large city of Portland, Western States Chiropractic College is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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#6

Heritage University

Toppenish, WA
$18,500 Average Tuition & Fees

Heritage University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for allied health professions students. It came in at #6 on the list. Heritage University is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the rural area of Toppenish.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Heritage University are $18,500 a year.

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#7

West Liberty University

West Liberty, WV
$16,294 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #7, West Liberty University did quite well on this year’s best value schools for allied health professions students. Located in the rural area of West Liberty, West Liberty University is a public college with a small student population.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at West Liberty University are $16,294 a year.

Read full report on Allied Health Professions at West Liberty University

#8

Bethel University Minnesota

Saint Paul, MN

Bethel University Minnesota ranked #8 on this year’s Best Value Allied Health Professions Schools list. Bethel University Minnesota is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Saint Paul.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Bethel University Minnesota are $40,080 a year.

On top of its placing in our value ranking, Bethel University Minnesota also did well on our Best Allied Health Professions Schools list. It’s in the top 15% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.

Full Allied Health Professions at Bethel University Minnesota Report

#9

Harding University

Searcy, AR
$22,230 Average Tuition & Fees

Harding University landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value allied health professions programs. Harding is a small private not-for-profit school located in the distant town of Searcy.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Harding are $22,230 per year.

Full Allied Health Professions at Harding University Report

#10

Marywood University

Scranton, PA

With a ranking of #10, Marywood University did quite well on this year’s best value schools for allied health professions students. Located in the city of Scranton, Marywood is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Marywood are $37,284 a year.

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Minnesota State University - Mankato ranked #11 on this year’s Best Value Allied Health Professions Schools list. Located in the small city of Mankato, Minnesota State Mankato is a public college with a fairly large student population.

Minnesota State Mankato undergraduate students pay an average of $18,200 in tuition and fees each year.

As a testament to the quality of education it offers, Minnesota State Mankato also is in the top 15% of our Best Allied Health Professions Schools ranking.

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With a ranking of #12, Baldwin Wallace University did quite well on this year’s best value schools for allied health professions students. Baldwin Wallace College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Berea.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Baldwin Wallace College are $35,366 per year.

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#13

Westfield State University

Westfield, MA
$17,219 Average Tuition & Fees

Westfield State University landed the #13 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value allied health professions programs. Located in the large suburb of Westfield, Westfield is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Westfield are $17,219 a year.

Full Allied Health Professions at Westfield State University Report

$21,694 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #14, The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio did quite well on this year’s best value schools for allied health professions students. Located in the large city of San Antonio, UT Health San Antonio is a public school with a small student population.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at UT Health San Antonio are $21,694 per year.

Full Allied Health Professions at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio Report

#15

MSU Texas

Wichita Falls, TX
$11,726 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #15, MSU Texas did quite well on this year’s best value schools for allied health professions students. Located in the city of Wichita Falls, MSU Texas is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

MSU Texas undergraduate students pay an average of $11,726 in tuition and fees each year.

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#16

University of Dubuque

Dubuque, IA
$36,010 Average Tuition & Fees

University of Dubuque came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Allied Health Professions Schools ranking. Located in the small city of Dubuque, UD is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at UD are $36,010 per year.

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#17

Ohio Dominican University

Columbus, OH
$33,380 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #17, Ohio Dominican University did quite well on this year’s best value schools for allied health professions students. Located in the large city of Columbus, ODU is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at ODU are $33,380 a year.

Full Allied Health Professions at Ohio Dominican University Report

#18

Wingate University

Wingate, NC
$40,170 Average Tuition & Fees

Wingate University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for allied health professions students. It came in at #18 on the list. Located in the large suburb of Wingate, Wingate is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Wingate are $40,170 per year.

Read full report on Allied Health Professions at Wingate University

#19

University of South Dakota

Vermillion, SD

University of South Dakota landed the #19 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value allied health professions programs. USD is a medium-sized public school located in the town of Vermillion.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at USD are $12,942 a year.

Read full report on Allied Health Professions at University of South Dakota

#19

Augsburg University

Minneapolis, MN

Augsburg University came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Allied Health Professions Schools ranking. Augsburg is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Minneapolis.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Augsburg are $41,007 a year.

As a testament to the quality of education it offers, Augsburg also is in the top 20% of our Best Allied Health Professions Schools ranking.

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#21

University of Lynchburg

Lynchburg, VA

With a ranking of #21, University of Lynchburg did quite well on this year’s best value schools for allied health professions students. Lynchburg is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Lynchburg.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Lynchburg are $33,500 per year.

Read full report on Allied Health Professions at University of Lynchburg

Western University of Health Sciences landed the #22 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value allied health professions programs. Western University of Health Sciences is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Pomona.

Full Allied Health Professions at Western University of Health Sciences Report

#23

Marietta College

Marietta, OH
$37,460 Average Tuition & Fees

Marietta College ranked #23 on this year’s Best Value Allied Health Professions Schools list. Marietta is a small private not-for-profit school located in the fringe town of Marietta.

Marietta undergraduate students pay an average of $37,460 in tuition and fees each year.

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$31,952 Average Tuition & Fees

Concordia University, Wisconsin did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for allied health professions students. It came in at #24 on the list. Located in the large suburb of Mequon, Concordia University, Wisconsin is a private not-for-profit school with a moderately-sized student population.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Concordia University, Wisconsin are $31,952 a year.

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Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions landed the #25 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value allied health professions programs. Located in the midsize city of Provo, RMUoHP is a private for-profit school with a small student population.

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Rest of the Top Best Value Allied Health Professions Schools

#27

Universidad del Turabo

Gurabo, PR
#28

Gardner - Webb University

Boiling Springs, NC
#29

Cox College

Springfield, MO
#32

Seattle University

Seattle, WA
#33

Mississippi College

Clinton, MS
#36

Oklahoma City University

Oklahoma City, OK
#37

Lake Erie College

Painesville, OH
#39

Truman State University

Kirksville, MO
#41

Marist College

Poughkeepsie, NY
#44

Youngstown State University

Youngstown, OH
#45

Bethel University

McKenzie, TN
#47

Touro College

New York, NY
#47

Winona State University

Winona, MN

Additional Noteworthy Schools

Here are some additional great value schools for Allied Health Professions graduate students seeking value that almost earned our Best Value Allied Health Professions Schools award.

Rank College Location
49 Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Lubbock, TX
49 Whitworth University Spokane, WA
51 Albany Medical College Albany, NY
52 The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Edinburg, TX
53 Mary Baldwin University Staunton, VA
53 South University, Savannah Savannah, GA
55 California State University - Monterey Bay Seaside, CA
56 Elon University Elon, NC
57 Mayo Clinic School of Medicine Rochester, MN
58 University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Little Rock, AR
59 Xavier University Cincinnati, OH
60 The University of Texas Medical Branch Galveston, TX
61 Grand View University Des Moines, IA
62 Eastern Virginia Medical School Norfolk, VA
63 University of Wisconsin - La Crosse La Crosse, WI
64 Evangel University Springfield, MO

Allied Health Professions by Region

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Region
Southeast
New England
Rocky Mountains
Plains States
Middle Atlantic
Far Western US
Southwest
Great Lakes

One of 29 majors within the area of study, allied health professions has other similar majors worth exploring.

Majors Similar to Allied Health

Related Major Annual Graduates
Nursing 66,964
Medicine 28,629
Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions 24,774
Public Health 19,473
Health & Medical Administrative Services 17,335

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 26 schools only.

  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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