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Cheapest Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences Colleges in Virginia

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

Radford University offers Virginia's most affordable Health Services path at just $16,640 net cost, while Hampton University charges nearly double at $32,145. The state's defense contractors like Northrop Grumman create steady demand for health support roles across military facilities. Eight programs span from public universities with 93% acceptance rates to private colleges where graduation rates reach 63.5%. The $14,000 cost gap between cheapest and most expensive options gives students significant savings potential in a field where median earnings hover around $30,520.
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Programs
$16,640 – $32,145
Net Price Range
$30,520
Avg. Program Earnings
43.2%
Avg. Graduation Rate

8 Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General Programs

Program rankings
# School Net Price In-State Tuition Graduation Rate Acceptance Rate
1 $16,640 $12,286 49.6% 93.3%
2 $17,833 $33,157 55.7%
3 $22,085 $38,320 28.9% 84.3%
4 $24,372 $18,238 13.6%
5 $25,153 $39,050 57.9% 81.4%
6 $26,205 $18,238 20.7%
7 $29,552 $21,222 63.5% 99.3%
8 $32,145 $29,162 55.7% 74.5%

Frequently Asked Questions

What explains the dramatic difference between Radford's 93% acceptance rate and South University's low graduation rates?

Radford University accepts nearly all applicants but maintains a 49.6% graduation rate, while South University campuses accept 84% but graduate only 13.6% to 20.7%. The for-profit institutions also saddle students with $47,778 in debt compared to much lower debt loads at traditional colleges.

How do Virginia's public and private health programs compare on cost?

Public Radford University costs $16,640 annually while private options range from $17,833 at Mary Baldwin to $32,145 at Hampton University. The VTAG grant helps reduce private college expenses, but public programs still offer the clearest path to affordable health services training.

Does the $30,520 median earnings justify program costs across Virginia?

Students at expensive programs like Hampton ($32,145) would need over a year of full earnings just to cover annual costs. Radford graduates earn the same $30,520 median but pay half the price, creating a much better return on investment for health services careers.

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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.