2023 Best Allied Health Professions Schools in the Southeast Region
Finding the Best Allied Health Professions School for You
With 82,308 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, allied health professions is the #3 most popular major in the United States.
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 Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Our analysis looked at 412 schools in the Southeast Region to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for healthcare students.
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2023 Best Allied Health Professions Schools in the Southeast Region
The following schools top our list of the Best Allied Health Professions Colleges.
Top 25 Top Southeast Region Schools in Allied Health Professions
Our 2023 rankings named Eastern Virginia Medical School the best school in the Southeast Region for allied health professions students. Eastern Virginia Medical School is a small public school located in the city of Norfolk.
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The excellent programs at Duke University helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best allied health professions schools in the Southeast Region . Duke is a large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Durham.
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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Medical University of South Carolina is a great place for allied health professions students. Located in the city of Charleston, MUSC is a public school with a small student population.
Full Allied Health Professions at Medical University of South Carolina Report
A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Wake Forest University is a great place for allied health professions students. Wake Forest University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the midsize city of Winston-Salem.
Full Allied Health Professions at Wake Forest University Report
The excellent programs at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center - Shreveport helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best allied health professions schools in the Southeast Region . LSU Health - Shreveport is a small public school located in the city of Shreveport.
With a ranking of #6, Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting did quite well on this year’s best schools for allied health professions students. Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the large city of Nashville.
On average, allied health graduates from Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting take out $16,010 in student loans while working on their degree.
Suncoast Technical College landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best allied health professions programs. Suncoast Technical College is a small public school located in the suburb of Sarasota.
Elon University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Allied Health Professions Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the medium-sized suburb of Elon, Elon is a private not-for-profit college with a medium-sized student population.
The University of Tennessee - Health Science Center ranked #9 on this year’s Best Allied Health Professions Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the large city of Memphis, UTHSC is a public school with a small student population.
With a ranking of #10, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences did quite well on this year’s best schools for allied health professions students. Located in the midsize city of Little Rock, UAMS is a public college with a small student population.
On average, allied health graduates from UAMS take out $23,951 in student loans while working on their degree.
Full Allied Health Professions at University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Report
Emory University came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Allied Health Professions Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Emory is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Atlanta.
The average amount in student loans that allied health majors at Emory take out is $34,878.
With a ranking of #12, James Madison University did quite well on this year’s best schools for allied health professions students. JMU is a fairly large public school located in the city of Harrisonburg.
Full Allied Health Professions at James Madison University Report
South University, Savannah came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Best Allied Health Professions Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the city of Savannah, South University, Savannah is a private for-profit college with a small student population.
With a ranking of #14, Milligan University did quite well on this year’s best schools for allied health professions students. Milligan is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Milligan College.
Read full report on Allied Health Professions at Milligan University
Harding University ranked #15 on this year’s Best Allied Health Professions Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the distant town of Searcy, Harding is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
AdventHealth University ranked #16 on this year’s Best Allied Health Professions Schools in the Southeast Region list. AHU is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Orlando.
On average, allied health graduates from AHU take out $26,188 in student loans while working on their degree.
Read full report on Allied Health Professions at AdventHealth University
With a ranking of #17, Monongalia County Technical Education Center did quite well on this year’s best schools for allied health professions students. Located in the city of Morgantown, MTEC is a public college with a small student population.
Full Allied Health Professions at Monongalia County Technical Education Center Report
Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University landed the #18 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best allied health professions programs. Located in the medium-sized city of Baton Rouge, FranU is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill landed the #19 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best allied health professions programs. UNC Chapel Hill is a very large public school located in the city of Chapel Hill.
Read full report on Allied Health Professions at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
University of Florida ranked #20 on this year’s Best Allied Health Professions Schools in the Southeast Region list. UF is a fairly large public school located in the city of Gainesville.
Full Allied Health Professions at University of Florida Report
Florida Institute of Ultrasound Inc ranked #21 on this year’s Best Allied Health Professions Schools in the Southeast Region list. Florida Institute of Ultrasound Inc is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the city of Pensacola.
After completing their degree, allied health graduates from Florida Institute of Ultrasound Inc carry an average student debtload of $15,935.
Shenandoah University came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Best Allied Health Professions Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the small city of Winchester, Shenandoah is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
Augusta University ranked #23 on this year’s Best Allied Health Professions Schools in the Southeast Region list. Augusta University is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Augusta.
Allied Health majors at Augusta University take out an average of $31,000 in student loans while working on their egree.
American Medical Academy landed the #24 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best allied health professions programs. American Medical Academy is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Miami.
After completing their degree, allied health graduates from American Medical Academy carry an average student debtload of $9,500.
Read full report on Allied Health Professions at American Medical Academy
Sentara College of Health Sciences landed the #25 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best allied health professions programs. Located in the suburb of Chesapeake, Sentara College of Health Sciences is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
While working on their degree, allied health majors at Sentara College of Health Sciences accumulate an average of around $21,000 in student debt.
Read full report on Allied Health Professions at Sentara College of Health Sciences
Rest of the Top Best Allied Health Professions Schools in the Southeast Region
Additional Award Winners
This list represents the remainder of the schools awarded a Best Allied Health Professions Schools in the Southeast Region badge. Showing in this list means the school was ranked in the top 15% of the 412 different Southeast allied health professions schools we analyzed.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 51 | University of Alabama at Birmingham | Birmingham, AL |
| 52 | Madisonville Community College | Madisonville, KY |
| 53 | Northern Virginia Community College | Annandale, VA |
| 54 | Bethel University | McKenzie, TN |
| 55 | Western Carolina University | Cullowhee, NC |
| 56 | Carolinas College of Health Sciences | Charlotte, NC |
| 57 | University of Georgia | Athens, GA |
| 58 | Baptist Health College - Little Rock | Little Rock, AR |
| 59 | Southside College of Health Sciences | Colonial Heights, VA |
| 60 | Nova Southeastern University | Fort Lauderdale, FL |
| 61 | South Louisiana Community College | Lafayette, LA |
Honorable Mentions
These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also great but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Best Allied Health Professions Schools in the Southeast Region award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 62 | Florida State University | Tallahassee, FL |
| 63 | Gardner - Webb University | Boiling Springs, NC |
| 64 | Georgia Northwestern Technical College | Rome, GA |
| 65 | West Liberty University | West Liberty, WV |
| 66 | Sovah School of Health Professions | Danville, VA |
| 67 | University of Louisiana at Monroe | Monroe, LA |
| 68 | University of Miami | Coral Gables, FL |
| 69 | Pitt Community College | Winterville, NC |
| 70 | Samford University | Birmingham, AL |
| 71 | Barry University | Miami, FL |
| 72 | Orange Technical College - Orlando Campus | Orlando, FL |
| 73 | East Carolina University | Greenville, NC |
| 74 | Florida SouthWestern State College | Fort Myers, FL |
| 75 | Radford University | Radford, VA |
| 76 | Herzing University - Kenner | Kenner, LA |
| 77 | Valencia College | Orlando, FL |
| 78 | University of the Cumberlands | Williamsburg, KY |
| 79 | Virginia Commonwealth University | Richmond, VA |
| 80 | Sullivan University | Louisville, KY |
| 81 | Atlantic Technical College | Coconut Creek, FL |
| 82 | Central Piedmont Community College | Charlotte, NC |
Best Allied Health Professions Colleges by State
Explore the best allied health professions colleges for a specific state in the Southeast 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 |
| Alabama | 797 |
| Louisiana | 593 |
| Mississippi | 504 |
| South Carolina | 644 |
| Arkansas | 609 |
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Allied Health Professions Related Rankings by Major
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 |
Most Popular Majors Related 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 25 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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