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Cheapest Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences Colleges in California

Ranked by lowest net price after financial aid. See our methodology.

California State University-Dominguez Hills stands out with a net price of just $3,659 for health professions programs, making it nearly nine times cheaper than Saint Mary's College at $31,198. This dramatic cost spread reflects California's mix of public and private options in a state where healthcare employment grows faster than the national average. The Cal Grant program helps qualifying students access these affordable public options, while California's massive healthcare sector,including Kaiser Permanente's headquarters and numerous biotech companies,creates strong demand for specialized health professionals. Graduation rates range from 46.90% to 69.90% across the 11 programs.
11
Programs
$3,659 – $31,198
Net Price Range
$32,513
Avg. Program Earnings
59.6%
Avg. Graduation Rate

11 Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other Programs

Program rankings
# School Net Price In-State Tuition Graduation Rate Acceptance Rate
1 $3,659 $7,064 46.9% 89.1%
2 $4,113 $6,813 52.6% 86.9%
3 $5,646 $7,073 69.2% 66.7%
4 $5,918 $7,675 54.7% 91.1%
5 $6,480 $6,980 54.8% 95.4%
6 $8,931 $7,008 69.9% 40.0%
7 $11,276 $7,055 45.5% 96.2%
8 $13,741 $7,992 64.7% 76.7%
9 $14,838 $8,064 63.6% 95.0%
10 $19,798 $43,600 64.4% 87.0%
11 $31,198 $56,134 69.0% 87.9%

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes California State University-Dominguez Hills so affordable for health professions students?

CSU-Dominguez Hills offers the lowest net price at $3,659, benefiting from California's public university system and Cal Grant funding. The in-state tuition of $7,064 becomes even more affordable after financial aid, though graduates earn $26,187 on average with $12,500 in debt.

How do graduation rates compare between the cheapest and most expensive programs?

The most affordable option, CSU-Dominguez Hills, has a 46.90% graduation rate, while the most expensive, Saint Mary's College, achieves 69.00%. CSU-Long Beach and CSU-Fullerton both reach nearly 70% graduation rates despite net prices under $9,000.

Is San Jose State University worth the higher cost for health professions students?

San Jose State commands a $13,741 net price but delivers the highest graduate earnings at $38,289. This 46% earnings premium over CSU-Dominguez Hills graduates reflects the Bay Area's competitive healthcare job market and higher living costs.

Where do most affordable health professions programs cluster in California?

Six of the seven cheapest programs belong to the California State University system, with net prices ranging from $3,659 to $14,838. These public universities span from Carson to Fresno, offering consistent quality at accessible costs statewide.

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Net price reflects the average cost after grants and scholarships for first-time, full-time students. See our methodology for details.