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2023 Best Allied Health Professions Associate Degree Schools in Alabama

14 Colleges
$45,735 Avg Salary
$19,890 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Allied Health Professions Associate Degree School for You

In 2020-2021, allied health professions students earned 797 degrees and certificates from an Alabama school, making the subject the 2nd in the state.

There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which healthcare program is right for you. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.

The Best Allied Health Professions Associate Degree Schools in Alabama ranking is one of many tools that Healthcare Degree Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 14 schools in Alabama to see which ones offered the best associate degree programs for healthcare students. Factors related to overall quality of the school, post-graduation earnings, average student debt, and more accumulated were considered when coming up with this list.

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2023 Best Allied Health Professions Associate Degree Schools in Alabama

The following schools top our list of the Best Allied Health Professions Associate Degree Colleges.

Top 10 Best Allied Health Professions Associate Degree Schools

Our 2023 rankings named Herzing University - Birmingham the best school in Alabama for allied health professions students working on their associate degree. Herzing University - Birmingham is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Birmingham.

While working on their Associate Degree, allied health majors at Herzing University - Birmingham accumulate an average of around $29,669 in student debt.

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#2

Columbia Southern University

Orange Beach, AL

A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Columbia Southern University is a great place for allied health professions students working on their associate degree. Located in the town of Orange Beach, Columbia Southern University is a private for-profit school with a fairly large student population.

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Out of the 14 schools in Alabama that were part of this year’s ranking, Wallace Community College, Dothan landed the # 3 spot on the list. Wallace, Dothan is a small public school located in the city of Dothan.

Allied Health majors at Wallace, Dothan take out an average of $9,600 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

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The excellent associate degree programs at Wallace State Community College, Hanceville helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best allied health professions schools in Alabama. Located in the distant town of Hanceville, Wallace State, Hanceville is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

Allied Health majors at Wallace State, Hanceville take out an average of $18,719 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Gadsden State Community College. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Allied Health Professions Associate Degree Schools in Alabama list. Located in the city of Gadsden, GSCC is a public college with a small student population.

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Jefferson State Community College landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best associate degree allied health professions programs. Located in the medium-sized city of Birmingham, Jeff State is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

The average amount in student loans that allied health majors at Jeff State take out while working on their Associate Degree is $15,192.

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Lurleen B Wallace Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for allied health professions students to get a associate degree. It came in at #7 on the list. Located in the rural area of Andalusia, Lurleen B. Wallace Community College is a public school with a small student population.

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Coastal Alabama Community College came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Allied Health Professions Associate Degree Schools in Alabama ranking. Coastal Alabama Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the distant town of Bay Minette.

After completing their Associate Degree, allied health graduates from Coastal Alabama Community College carry an average student debtload of $25,079.

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Southern Union State Community College ranked #9 on this year’s Best Allied Health Professions Associate Degree Schools in Alabama list. Located in the remote area of Wadley, Southern Union State Community College is a public school with a small student population.

While working on their Associate Degree, allied health majors at Southern Union State Community College accumulate an average of around $17,340 in student debt.

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Shelton State Community College came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Allied Health Professions Associate Degree Schools in Alabama ranking. Shelton State Community College is a small public school located in the city of Tuscaloosa.

While working on their Associate Degree, allied health majors at Shelton State Community College accumulate an average of around $16,240 in student debt.

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Best Allied Health Professions Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Best Allied Health Professions Schools in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Florida 3,670
North Carolina 1,932
Tennessee 1,213
Georgia 1,299
Kentucky 801
West Virginia 356
Virginia 1,447
Louisiana 593
Mississippi 504
South Carolina 644
Arkansas 609

Allied Health Professions is one of 30 different types of healthcare programs to choose from.

Allied Health Concentrations

Major Annual Graduates
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) 26,641
Physician Assistant 11,351
Radiologic Technology 9,790
Surgical Technology 7,583
Respiratory Care Therapy 6,845
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician 5,396
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapy 4,850
Athletic Training 3,767
Other Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions 1,911
Cardiovascular Technology/Technologist 1,405
Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist 619
Electrocardiograph Technology/Technician 568
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Technology 525
Electroneurodiagnostic/Electroencephalographic Technology/Technologist 379
Polysomnography 302
Perfusion Technology/Perfusionist 138
Mammography Technician/Technology 69
Radiation Protection/Health Physics Technician 51
Cardiopulmonary Technology 40
Hearing Instrument Specialist 32
Gene/Genetic Therapy 31
Orthopedic Technology 15

Majors Similar to Allied Health

Related Major Annual Graduates
Nursing 322,592
Health & Medical Administrative Services 89,359
Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services 84,492
Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants 84,274
Public Health 40,596

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 14 schools only.

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • 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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