2023 Most Popular Allied Health Professions Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region
Finding the Best Allied Health Professions Associate Degree 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 Most Popular Allied Health Professions Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. This report analyzed 287 schools in the Southeast Region to see which ones were the most popular associate degree programs for healthcare students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Allied Health Professions program at each school on the list.
2023 Most Popular Allied Health Professions Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region
The following schools top our list of the Most Popular Allied Health Professions Associate Degree Colleges.
Top 25 Most Popular Southeast Region Schools for an Associate in Allied Health Professions
Our analysis found Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale to be the most popular school for allied health professions students who want to pursue a associate degree in the Southeast Region . Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the midsize city of Fort Lauderdale.
Women make up 74% of the allied health majors at the school.
The average amount in student loans that allied health majors at Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale take out while working on their Associate Degree is $30,240. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $166.
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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Miami Dade College is a great place for allied health professions students working on their associate degree. Located in the city of Miami, MDC is a public college with a very large student population.
Of the 150 students majoring in allied health at MDC, 49% are male and 51% are female.
After completing their Associate Degree, allied health graduates from MDC carry an average student debt load of $17,986.
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The in-demand associate degree programs at Broward College helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular allied health professions schools in the Southeast Region . BC is a fairly large public school located in the medium-sized city of Fort Lauderdale.
Women make up 47% of the allied health majors at the school.
After completing their Associate Degree, allied health graduates from BC carry an average student debt load of $14,230.
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Out of the 287 schools in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Hillsborough Community College landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the large city of Tampa, HCC is a public school with a fairly large student population.
Of the 130 students majoring in allied health at HCC, 40% are male and 60% are female.
The average amount in student loans that allied health majors at HCC take out while working on their Associate Degree is $21,567.
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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Florida State College at Jacksonville is a great place for allied health professions students working on their associate degree. FSCJ is a fairly large public school located in the city of Jacksonville.
Of the 116 students majoring in allied health at FSCJ, 31% are male and 69% are female.
On average, allied health graduates from FSCJ take out $18,166 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.
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Wallace State Community College, Hanceville came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Allied Health Professions Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the town of Hanceville, Wallace State, Hanceville is a public school with a medium-sized student population.
About 84% of the students majoring in allied health at the school are women while 16% are male.
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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Northern Virginia Community College landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree allied health professions programs. Northern Virginia Community College is a fairly large public school located in the large suburb of Annandale.
About 63% of the students majoring in allied health at the school are women while 37% are male.
Allied Health majors at Northern Virginia Community College take out an average of $20,045 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.
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Cambridge College of Healthcare & Technology came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Allied Health Professions Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the small city of Delray Beach, Institute of Allied Medical Professions is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.
Of the 95 students majoring in allied health at Institute of Allied Medical Professions, 12% are male and 88% are female.
On average, allied health graduates from Institute of Allied Medical Professions take out $37,136 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $88.
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ECPI University landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree allied health professions programs. Located in the large city of Virginia Beach, ECPI University is a private for-profit school with a large student population.
Women make up 76% of the allied health majors at the school.
On average, allied health graduates from ECPI University take out $26,623 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.
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With a ranking of #10, South College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for allied health professions students working on their associate degree. South College is a medium-sized private for-profit school located in the midsize city of Knoxville.
About 88% of the students majoring in allied health at the school are women while 13% are male.
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With a ranking of #11, Gwinnett Technical College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for allied health professions students working on their associate degree. Located in the large suburb of Lawrenceville, GTC is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
Women make up 83% of the allied health majors at the school.
Allied Health majors at GTC take out an average of $21,317 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.
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Pitt Community College came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Allied Health Professions Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the medium-sized suburb of Winterville, Pitt Community College is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.
Women make up 86% of the allied health majors at the school.
While working on their Associate Degree, allied health majors at Pitt Community College accumulate an average of around $21,176 in student debt.
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Santa Fe College came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Allied Health Professions Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the suburb of Gainesville, Santa Fe College is a public school with a fairly large student population.
About 59% of the students majoring in allied health at the school are women while 41% are male.
Allied Health majors at Santa Fe College take out an average of $20,495 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.
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Valencia College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for allied health professions students to get a associate degree. It came in at #14 on the list. Located in the city of Orlando, Valencia College is a public college with a fairly large student population.
About 64% of the students majoring in allied health at the school are women while 36% are male.
After completing their Associate Degree, allied health graduates from Valencia College carry an average student debt load of $18,635.
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Fayetteville Technical Community College came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Allied Health Professions Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the city of Fayetteville, FTCC is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.
Of the 77 students majoring in allied health at FTCC, 30% are male and 70% are female.
While working on their Associate Degree, allied health majors at FTCC accumulate an average of around $20,191 in student debt.
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Southeastern College-West Palm Beach did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for allied health professions students to get a associate degree. It came in at #16 on the list. Southeastern College-West Palm Beach is a small private for-profit school located in the suburb of West Palm Beach.
About 85% of the students majoring in allied health at the school are women while 15% are male.
While working on their Associate Degree, allied health majors at Southeastern College-West Palm Beach accumulate an average of around $33,189 in student debt.
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Forsyth Technical Community College landed the #17 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree allied health professions programs. Located in the midsize city of Winston-Salem, Forsyth Tech is a public college with a medium-sized student population.
Women make up 82% of the allied health majors at the school.
The average amount in student loans that allied health majors at Forsyth Tech take out while working on their Associate Degree is $16,644.
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With a ranking of #18, Georgia Northwestern Technical College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for allied health professions students working on their associate degree. Georgia Northwestern Technical College is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Rome.
Women make up 80% of the allied health majors at the school.
Allied Health majors at Georgia Northwestern Technical College take out an average of $15,414 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.
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Palm Beach State College ranked #18 on this year’s Most Popular Allied Health Professions Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Palm Beach State College is a fairly large public school located in the large suburb of Lake Worth.
Women make up 56% of the allied health majors at the school.
After completing their Associate Degree, allied health graduates from Palm Beach State College carry an average student debt load of $15,569.
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Greenville Technical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for allied health professions students to get a associate degree. It came in at #20 on the list. Located in the city of Greenville, GTC is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.
Women make up 80% of the allied health majors at the school.
While working on their Associate Degree, allied health majors at GTC accumulate an average of around $19,996 in student debt.
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Gulf Coast State College ranked #21 on this year’s Most Popular Allied Health Professions Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. GCSC is a small public school located in the small city of Panama City.
About 80% of the students majoring in allied health at the school are women while 20% are male.
The average amount in student loans that allied health majors at GCSC take out while working on their Associate Degree is $15,657.
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Central Piedmont Community College ranked #22 on this year’s Most Popular Allied Health Professions Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the city of Charlotte, Central Piedmont Community College is a public college with a large student population.
About 79% of the students majoring in allied health at the school are women while 21% are male.
The average amount in student loans that allied health majors at Central Piedmont Community College take out while working on their Associate Degree is $18,190.
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Tidewater Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for allied health professions students to get a associate degree. It came in at #23 on the list. Tidewater Community College is a large public school located in the city of Norfolk.
Women make up 69% of the allied health majors at the school.
On average, allied health graduates from Tidewater Community College take out $17,811 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.
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Wake Technical Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for allied health professions students to get a associate degree. It came in at #24 on the list. Wake Technical Community College is a very large public school located in the suburb of Raleigh.
Of the 64 students majoring in allied health at Wake Technical Community College, 31% are male and 69% are female.
After completing their Associate Degree, allied health graduates from Wake Technical Community College carry an average student debt load of $19,329.
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Concorde Career College - Memphis landed the #25 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree allied health professions programs. Located in the large city of Memphis, Concorde Career College - Memphis is a private for-profit college with a small student population.
Women make up 87% of the allied health majors at the school.
On average, allied health graduates from Concorde Career College - Memphis take out $30,662 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.
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Honorable Mentions
These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also popular but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Most Popular Allied Health Professions Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 44 | Lenoir Community College | Kinston, NC |
| 44 | Cape Fear Community College | Wilmington, NC |
| 44 | University of Arkansas - Fort Smith | Fort Smith, AR |
| 44 | Augusta Technical College | Augusta, GA |
| 48 | Gadsden State Community College | Gadsden, AL |
| 48 | Roane State Community College | Harriman, TN |
| 48 | Southern Union State Community College | Wadley, AL |
| 48 | Tallahassee Community College | Tallahassee, FL |
| 52 | Chattahoochee Technical College | Marietta, GA |
| 52 | AdventHealth University | Orlando, FL |
| 54 | Louisiana State University - Eunice | Eunice, LA |
| 54 | Eastern Florida State College | Cocoa, FL |
| 54 | Wallace Community College, Dothan | Dothan, AL |
| 57 | Concorde Career Institute - Miramar | Miramar, FL |
| 57 | Columbus Technical College | Columbus, GA |
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 |
| Kentucky | 801 |
| Georgia | 1,299 |
| West Virginia | 356 |
| Virginia | 1,447 |
| Alabama | 797 |
| Louisiana | 593 |
| Mississippi | 504 |
| South Carolina | 644 |
| Arkansas | 609 |
Other Related Allied Health Programs
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
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Majors Related to Allied Health
Allied Health Professions is one of 30 different types of healthcare programs to choose from.
Allied Health Concentrations
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.
- 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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