2026 Best Value Allied Health Professions Doctoral Degree Schools
Looking for the best-value Allied Health Professions doctoral degree programs in the United States? We have ranked 1771 schools by value — the balance of cost and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. Our scores reflect factors such as tuition, student debt, and post-graduation earnings to surface the strongest return on investment.
To arm you with the information you need, Grad Degree analyzed schools to compile this 2026 value ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.
Top 25 Best-Value Allied Health Professions Doctoral Degree Schools in the United States
Here are the top-ranked schools for value:
Leading the list is Lynchburg College, our #1 best-value Allied Health Professions school in the United States. Set in Lynchburg, VA, Lynchburg College is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $36,750. Graduates go on to earn a median of $56,380 ten years after entry. Lynchburg College admits about 43% of applicants. More on Lynchburg College
Out of the 1771 schools in the United States in this year's value ranking, Mayo Medical School landed the #2 spot. Mayo Medical School is a private not-for-profit school based in Rochester, MN. Students from in state pay about $9,040 in tuition and fees. Graduates carry a median of $25,241 in student loans. Graduates go on to earn a median of $79,652 ten years after entry. That is a strong return on a $25,241 median debt. The acceptance rate is 39%. Read the full report on Mayo Medical School
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Moravian College And Moravian Theological Seminary earned it the #3 place in the United States. Based in Bethlehem, PA, Moravian College And Moravian Theological Seminary is a private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $53,500. The median Allied Health Professions program debt is $26,857. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $61,860. That is a strong return on a $26,857 median debt. The acceptance rate is 54%. Read more about Moravian College And Moravian Theological Seminary
A rank of #4 makes Rocky Mountain University Of Health Professions one of the best values in the United States. Based in Provo, UT, Rocky Mountain University Of Health Professions is a private for-profit institution. See the full Rocky Mountain University Of Health Professions profile
Out of the 1771 schools in the United States in this year's value ranking, Lincoln Memorial University landed the #5 spot. Based in Harrogate, TN, Lincoln Memorial University is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $26,938. The median Allied Health Professions program debt is $20,693. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $49,956. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 63%. More on Lincoln Memorial University
Indiana State University offered strong value this year, earning the #6 position. This public school is set in Terre Haute, IN. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,258, with out-of-state students paying around $22,322. Graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Median earnings reach $48,387 ten years out. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 81%. More on Indiana State University
Massachusetts College Of Pharmacy And Health Sciences placed #7 among the best-value Allied Health Professions schools in the United States. Set in Boston, MA, Massachusetts College Of Pharmacy And Health Sciences is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $40,530. Students borrow a median of $30,750 to complete their Allied Health Professions program here. Median earnings reach $125,557 ten years out. That is a strong return on a $30,750 median debt. The acceptance rate is 85%. Read the full report on Massachusetts College Of Pharmacy And Health Sciences
A T Still University Of Health Sciences placed #8 among the best-value Allied Health Professions schools in the United States. Based in Kirksville, MO, A T Still University Of Health Sciences is a private not-for-profit institution. Read more about A T Still University Of Health Sciences
Temple University placed #9 among the best-value Allied Health Professions schools in the United States. Temple University is a public school based in Philadelphia, PA. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $23,005, compared with $38,805 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $28,000 in student loans. Graduates go on to earn a median of $63,727 ten years after entry. That is a strong return on a $28,000 median debt. The acceptance rate is 80%. See the full Temple University profile
University Of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the best-value Allied Health Professions schools. University Of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center is a public school based in Oklahoma City, OK. In-state tuition and fees run about $7,925, while out-of-state students pay about $25,714. Typical Allied Health Professions student debt is $22,062. Graduates go on to earn a median of $63,126 ten years after entry. Set against $22,062 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. See the full University Of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center profile
Colorado State University Fort Collins came in at #11 in this year's value ranking. Set in Fort Collins, CO, Colorado State University Fort Collins is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $13,373, compared with $35,061 for out-of-state students. Colorado State University Fort Collins Allied Health Professions students take on a median of $22,843 in debt. Graduates go on to earn a median of $60,543 ten years after entry. Set against $22,843 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 88%. More on Colorado State University Fort Collins
Florida International University came in at #12 in this year's value ranking. Based in Miami, FL, Florida International University is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,565, compared with $18,964 for out-of-state students. Typical Allied Health Professions student debt is $19,349. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $60,249. Set against $19,349 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Florida International University admits about 55% of applicants. Get the full Florida International University report
Baylor University placed #13 among the best-value Allied Health Professions schools in the United States. This private not-for-profit school is set in Waco, TX. In-state tuition and fees average $58,100. Graduates carry a median of $23,928 in student loans. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $65,793. Set against $23,928 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 51% of applicants are accepted. Get the full Baylor University report
University Of Idaho offered strong value this year, earning the #14 position. Set in Moscow, ID, University Of Idaho is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,084, with out-of-state students paying around $28,320. Graduates carry a median of $23,844 in student loans. Graduates go on to earn a median of $54,670 ten years after entry. Set against $23,844 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 76%. Read more about University Of Idaho
Augustana College South Dakota offered strong value this year, earning the #15 position. More on Augustana College South Dakota
Bryan University Los Angeles placed #16 among the best-value Allied Health Professions schools in the United States. See the full Bryan University Los Angeles profile
Columbia Basin College landed the #17 spot for value in the United States this year. Get the full Columbia Basin College report
Columbia Centro Universitario Caguas offered strong value this year, earning the #18 position. See the full Columbia Centro Universitario Caguas profile
Dominican University came in at #19 in this year's value ranking. Read more about Dominican University
Huntington University came in at #20 in this year's value ranking. Get the full Huntington University report
Macomb Community College came in at #21 in this year's value ranking. Get the full Macomb Community College report
New River Community College ranked #22 on our 2026 list of the best-value Allied Health Professions schools. See the full New River Community College profile
Rowan University
Rowan University placed #23 among the best-value Allied Health Professions schools in the United States. Get the full Rowan University report
Sam Houston State University offered strong value this year, earning the #24 position. See the full Sam Houston State University profile
Southern Regional Technical College offered strong value this year, earning the #25 position. See the full Southern Regional Technical College profile
Rest of the Top 50 Best-Value Allied Health Professions Doctoral Degree Schools in the United States
These schools rounded out the top of this year’s value ranking:
University Of The District Of Columbia offered strong value this year, earning the #26 position. See the full University Of The District Of Columbia profile
Washington Adventist University placed #27 among the best-value Allied Health Professions schools in the United States. See the full Washington Adventist University profile
American Institute Clifton placed #28 among the best-value Allied Health Professions schools in the United States. More on American Institute Clifton
Austin Community College District landed the #29 spot for value in the United States this year. Read the full report on Austin Community College District
Cape Fear Community College offered strong value this year, earning the #30 position. Get the full Cape Fear Community College report
Dyouville College placed #31 among the best-value Allied Health Professions schools in the United States. Read more about Dyouville College
Herzing University Winter Park placed #32 among the best-value Allied Health Professions schools in the United States. Read more about Herzing University Winter Park
Liberty University placed #33 among the best-value Allied Health Professions schools in the United States. More on Liberty University
Medical Career Institute ranked #34 on our 2026 list of the best-value Allied Health Professions schools. See the full Medical Career Institute profile
Mercer County Community College ranked #35 on our 2026 list of the best-value Allied Health Professions schools. More on Mercer County Community College
Missouri State University Springfield ranked #36 on our 2026 list of the best-value Allied Health Professions schools. More on Missouri State University Springfield
Northeastern State University ranked #37 on our 2026 list of the best-value Allied Health Professions schools. Get the full Northeastern State University report
Sacramento Ultrasound Institute came in at #38 in this year's value ranking. Get the full Sacramento Ultrasound Institute report
Waukesha County Technical College ranked #39 on our 2026 list of the best-value Allied Health Professions schools. More on Waukesha County Technical College
Wheeling Jesuit University offered strong value this year, earning the #40 position. See the full Wheeling Jesuit University profile
Central Oregon Community College ranked #41 on our 2026 list of the best-value Allied Health Professions schools. More on Central Oregon Community College
Clovis Community College placed #42 among the best-value Allied Health Professions schools in the United States. Get the full Clovis Community College report
Iowa Western Community College came in at #43 in this year's value ranking. More on Iowa Western Community College
San Joaquin Delta College ranked #44 on our 2026 list of the best-value Allied Health Professions schools. More on San Joaquin Delta College
Sentara College Of Health Sciences offered strong value this year, earning the #45 position. See the full Sentara College Of Health Sciences profile
Southern Adventist University landed the #46 spot for value in the United States this year. See the full Southern Adventist University profile
The College Of Health Care Professions Fort Worth came in at #47 in this year's value ranking. Get the full The College Of Health Care Professions Fort Worth report
University Of Detroit Mercy came in at #48 in this year's value ranking. Get the full University Of Detroit Mercy report
Wenatchee Valley College came in at #49 in this year's value ranking. See the full Wenatchee Valley College profile
Aurora University came in at #50 in this year's value ranking. Read the full report on Aurora University
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Ranking Methodology & Notes
The ranking above is published by Grad Degree (DMS_RANKING_2023), 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 · Scope: Nation. *Averages shown above reflect the top 1771 ranked schools only.
References
- Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) — National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education (core institutional data).
- College Scorecard — U.S. Department of Education (graduate earnings and outcomes data).
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