2023 Best Value Health Professions Schools in the Southeast Region
Identifying Quality Schools at More Affordable Prices
Finding the Best Health Professions School for You
Health Professions is the most popular major in the United States with 53,463 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021.
With all the programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.
Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Grad Degree Search has created the Best Value Health Professions Schools in the Southeast Region to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 247 schools in the Southeast Region to see which ones offered the best value programs for health professions students. The goal was to highlight schools with more affordable prices than others offering similar quality experiences.
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.
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2023 Best Value Health Professions Schools in the Southeast Region
Check out the health professions programs at these schools if you want to get the best value for your educational dollar.
Top 25 Best Southeast Region Schools for Affordable Quality in Health Professions
Our analysis found Sentara College of Health Sciences to be the best value school for health professions students who want to pursue a degree in the Southeast Region . Sentara College of Health Sciences is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Chesapeake.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Sentara College of Health Sciences are $2,637 per year.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of the Cumberlands. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Value Health Professions Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the remote town of Williamsburg, Cumberlands is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Cumberlands are $9,875 a year.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Kentucky Christian University. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Value Health Professions Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the town of Grayson, Kentucky Christian University is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly small student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Kentucky Christian University are $22,130 per year.
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The excellent programs at Rasmussen University - Florida helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best health professions schools in the Southeast Region . Rasmussen University - Florida is a medium-sized private for-profit school located in the small city of Ocala.
Rasmussen University - Florida undergraduate students pay an average of $13,635 in tuition and fees each year.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Charleston Southern University. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Value Health Professions Schools in the Southeast Region 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.
Milligan University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Health Professions Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the medium-sized suburb of Milligan College, Milligan is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
Milligan undergraduate students pay an average of $36,140 in tuition and fees each year.
Milligan also claimed a spot on our Best Health Professions Schools in the Southeast Region list. It’s in the top 20% of all schools in this category.
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Columbia Southern University ranked #7 on this year’s Best Value Health Professions Schools in the Southeast Region list. Columbia Southern University is a fairly large private for-profit school located in the fringe town of Orange Beach.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Columbia Southern University are $5,775 a year.
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West Liberty University landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value health professions programs. Located in the rural area of West Liberty, West Liberty University is a public college with a small student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at West Liberty University are $16,294 per year.
American Public University System came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Health Professions Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. American Military University is a very large private for-profit school located in the town of Charles Town.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at American Military University are $7,360 per year.
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Mississippi University for Women landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value health professions programs. Located in the remote town of Columbus, MUW is a public college with a small student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at MUW are $7,756 per year.
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Furman University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for health professions students. It came in at #11 on the list. Located in the large suburb of Greenville, Furman is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Furman are $53,372 per year.
Harding University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for health professions students. It came in at #12 on the list. Harding is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Searcy.
Harding undergraduate students pay an average of $22,230 in tuition and fees each year.
On top of its placing in our value ranking, Harding also did well on our Best Health Professions Schools in the Southeast Region list. It’s in the top 15% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.
Delta State University landed the #13 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value health professions programs. Located in the remote town of Cleveland, Delta State University is a public college with a small student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Delta State University are $8,360 a year.
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Cumberland University ranked #14 on this year’s Best Value Health Professions Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the fringe town of Lebanon, CU is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
CU undergraduate students pay an average of $25,412 in tuition and fees each year.
University of Lynchburg did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for health professions students. It came in at #15 on the list. Lynchburg is a small private not-for-profit school located in the small city of Lynchburg.
Lynchburg undergraduate students pay an average of $33,500 in tuition and fees each year.
In addition to its great value ranking, Lynchburg is in the top 15% of all schools on our Best Health Professions Schools in the Southeast Region list.
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With a ranking of #16, Wheeling University did quite well on this year’s best value schools for health professions students. Wheeling University is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Wheeling.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Wheeling University are $29,290 per year.
Wheeling University also claimed a spot on our Best Health Professions Schools in the Southeast Region list. It’s in the top 20% of all schools in this category.
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With a ranking of #17, Wingate University did quite well on this year’s best value schools for health professions students. Located in the large suburb of Wingate, Wingate is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Wingate are $40,170 per year.
On top of its placing in our value ranking, Wingate also did well on our Best Health Professions Schools in the Southeast Region list. It’s in the top 15% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.
Midway University landed the #18 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value health professions programs. Midway is a small private not-for-profit school located in the rural area of Midway.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Midway are $24,850 per year.
Montreat College ranked #19 on this year’s Best Value Health Professions Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the suburb of Montreat, Montreat College is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Montreat College are $29,462 per year.
With a ranking of #20, Lindsey Wilson College did quite well on this year’s best value schools for health professions students. Located in the town of Columbia, Lindsey Wilson College 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 Lindsey Wilson College are $25,718 a year.
Bethel University came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Health Professions Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the town of McKenzie, Bethel is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Bethel are $13,981 per year.
Lenoir - Rhyne University landed the #22 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value health professions programs. Lenoir - Rhyne University is a small private not-for-profit school located in the small city of Hickory.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Lenoir - Rhyne University are $41,500 a year.
Spalding University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for health professions students. It came in at #23 on the list. Spalding is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Louisville.
Spalding undergraduate students pay an average of $26,500 in tuition and fees each year.
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Gardner - Webb University came in at #24 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Health Professions Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the town of Boiling Springs, Gardner - Webb is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Gardner - Webb are $32,200 per year.
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Henderson State University ranked #25 on this year’s Best Value Health Professions Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the town of Arkadelphia, Henderson State University is a public school with a small student population.
Henderson State University undergraduate students pay an average of $9,768 in tuition and fees each year.
Rest of the Top Best Value Health Professions Schools in the Southeast Region
Additional Noteworthy Schools
These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also great but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Best Value Health Professions Schools in the Southeast Region award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 40 | University of Pikeville | Pikeville, KY |
| 41 | Nicholls State University | Thibodaux, LA |
| 42 | Brenau University | Gainesville, GA |
| 43 | Alcorn State University | Alcorn State, MS |
| 43 | Bluefield College | Bluefield, VA |
| 45 | Life University | Marietta, GA |
| 46 | John Brown University | Siloam Springs, AR |
| 46 | Elon University | Elon, NC |
| 48 | Barton College | Wilson, NC |
| 49 | South University, Savannah | Savannah, GA |
Best Health Professions Colleges by State
Explore the best health professions schools for a specific state in the Southeast region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Mississippi | 1,223 |
| Florida | 11,386 |
| North Carolina | 5,768 |
| Virginia | 6,980 |
| Tennessee | 5,227 |
| Georgia | 5,701 |
| South Carolina | 2,216 |
| Louisiana | 2,725 |
| West Virginia | 1,503 |
| Kentucky | 4,192 |
| Arkansas | 1,559 |
| Alabama | 4,979 |
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Health Professions Related Majors for Health Professions
Health Professions Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 66,964 |
| Medicine | 28,629 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 24,774 |
| Public Health | 19,473 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 17,335 |
| Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences | 16,952 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 16,815 |
| Allied Health Professions | 12,950 |
| Communication Sciences | 10,547 |
| Dentistry | 6,770 |
| Bioethics/Medical Ethics | 4,684 |
| Chiropractic | 2,658 |
| Alternative Medicine & Systems | 2,582 |
| Dietetics & Clinical Nutrition Services | 2,481 |
| Optometry | 1,822 |
| Advanced Dentistry & Oral Sciences | 1,762 |
| Medical Illustration & Informatics | 1,747 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 1,746 |
| Other Health Professions | 1,261 |
| Health/Medical Prep Programs | 1,122 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science | 954 |
| Medical Science | 909 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services | 462 |
| Dental Support Services | 122 |
| Alternative Medical Support Services | 80 |
| Movement & Mind-Body Therapies | 55 |
| Energy & Biologically Based Therapies | 37 |
| Ophthalmic & Optometric Support Services | 11 |
| Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants | 4 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 25 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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