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2023 Best Allied Health Professions Associate Degree Schools in Nebraska

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

Finding the Best Allied Health Professions Associate Degree School for You

Allied Health Professions is one of the most popular subjects to study in Nebraska. With 596 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, it ranked 2nd out of all the majors we track in the state.

When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for healthcare students. 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.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Healthcare Degree Search has developed this Best Allied Health Professions Associate Degree Schools in Nebraska ranking. Our analysis looked at 8 schools in Nebraska to see which associate degree programs offered the best educational experiences for healthcare students. To come up with a school's ranking, we analyzed numerous factors related to post-graduation wages, the quality of education offered by the school, average accumulated student debt, and more.

View our full ranking methodology.

2023 Best Allied Health Professions Associate Degree Schools in Nebraska

Check out the allied health associate degree programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.

Top Nebraska Schools for an Associate in Allied Health Professions

#1

Clarkson College

Omaha, NE

Our analysis found Clarkson College to be the best school for allied health professions students who want to pursue a associate degree in Nebraska. Clarkson College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Omaha.

The average amount in student loans that allied health majors at Clarkson College take out while working on their Associate Degree is $28,113.

Full Allied Health Professions at Clarkson College Report

A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Nebraska Methodist College of Nursing & Allied Health is a great place for allied health professions students working on their associate degree. Nebraska Methodist College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Omaha.

On average, allied health graduates from Nebraska Methodist College take out $29,727 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

Read full report on Allied Health Professions at Nebraska Methodist College of Nursing & Allied Health

#3

Creighton University

Omaha, NE

Out of the 8 schools in Nebraska that were part of this year’s ranking, Creighton University landed the # 3 spot on the list. Creighton is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Omaha.

Read full report on Allied Health Professions at Creighton University

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Southeast Community College Area is a great place for allied health professions students working on their associate degree. Located in the city of Lincoln, Southeast Community College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

On average, allied health graduates from Southeast Community College take out $19,641 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

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The excellent associate degree programs at Metropolitan Community College helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best allied health professions schools in Nebraska. Located in the city of Omaha, MCC is a public school with a fairly large student population.

While working on their Associate Degree, allied health majors at MCC accumulate an average of around $22,458 in student debt.

Read full report on Allied Health Professions at Metropolitan Community College

Northeast Community College ranked #6 on this year’s Best Allied Health Professions Associate Degree Schools in Nebraska list. Northeast is a medium-sized public school located in the remote town of Norfolk.

While working on their Associate Degree, allied health majors at Northeast accumulate an average of around $11,244 in student debt.

Full Allied Health Professions at Northeast Community College Report

#7

Central Community College

Grand Island, NE

Central Community College ranked #7 on this year’s Best Allied Health Professions Associate Degree Schools in Nebraska list. Central Community College is a medium-sized public school located in the city of Grand Island.

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#8

Mid-Plains Community College

North Platte, NE

Mid-Plains Community College ranked #8 on this year’s Best Allied Health Professions Associate Degree Schools in Nebraska list. Mid-Plains Community College is a small public school located in the remote town of North Platte.

Read full report on Allied Health Professions at Mid-Plains Community College

Best Allied Health Professions Colleges in the Plains States Region

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

State Degrees Awarded
Minnesota 756
Iowa 577
Missouri 1,137
Kansas 576
South Dakota 217
North Dakota 170

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

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 8 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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