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2023 Most Popular Allied Health Professions Associate Degree Schools in North Carolina

45 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 1,932 degrees and certificates from a North Carolina school, making the subject the 3rd in the state.

There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which healthcare program is right for you. 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 assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Healthcare Degree Search has created its Most Popular Allied Health Professions Associate Degree Schools in North Carolina ranking. Our analysis looked at 45 schools in North Carolina to see which associate degree programs were the most popular 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.

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

#1

Pitt Community College

Winterville, NC

Our 2023 rankings named Pitt Community College the most popular school in North Carolina for allied health professions students working on their associate degree. Located in the midsize suburb of Winterville, Pitt Community College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

Of the 87 students majoring in allied health at Pitt Community College, 14% are male and 86% are female.

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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The in-demand associate degree programs at Fayetteville Technical Community College helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular allied health professions schools in North Carolina. Located in the medium-sized city of Fayetteville, FTCC is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

About 70% of the students majoring in allied health at the school are women while 30% are male.

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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The in-demand associate degree programs at Forsyth Technical Community College helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular allied health professions schools in North Carolina. Located in the city of Winston-Salem, Forsyth Tech is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

Of the 72 students majoring in allied health at Forsyth Tech, 18% are male and 82% are female.

The average amount in student loans that allied health majors at Forsyth Tech take out while working on their Associate Degree is $16,644.

Full Allied Health Professions at Forsyth Technical Community College Report

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Central Piedmont Community College is a great place for allied health professions students working on their associate degree. Located in the large city of Charlotte, Central Piedmont Community College is a public school with a large student population.

Women make up 79% of the allied health majors at the school.

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.

Full Allied Health Professions at Central Piedmont Community College Report

Out of the 45 schools in North Carolina that were part of this year’s ranking, Wake Technical Community College landed the # 5 spot on the list. Wake Technical Community College is a very large public school located in the large suburb of Raleigh.

About 69% of the students majoring in allied health at the school are women while 31% are male.

After completing their Associate Degree, allied health graduates from Wake Technical Community College carry an average student debt load of $19,329.

Read full report on Allied Health Professions at Wake Technical Community College

#6

Johnston Community College

Smithfield, NC

Johnston Community College came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Allied Health Professions Associate Degree Schools in North Carolina ranking. Located in the rural area of Smithfield, Johnston Community College is a public college with a small student population.

Women make up 85% of the allied health majors at the school.

Allied Health majors at Johnston Community College take out an average of $12,730 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

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#7

Cape Fear Community College

Wilmington, NC

Cape Fear Community College came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Allied Health Professions Associate Degree Schools in North Carolina ranking. CFCC is a large public school located in the city of Wilmington.

Of the 48 students majoring in allied health at CFCC, 29% are male and 71% are female.

The average amount in student loans that allied health majors at CFCC take out while working on their Associate Degree is $17,437.

Full Allied Health Professions at Cape Fear Community College Report

Lenoir Community College ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Allied Health Professions Associate Degree Schools in North Carolina list. Located in the town of Kinston, Lenoir Community College is a public school with a small student population.

Of the 48 students majoring in allied health at Lenoir Community College, 48% are male and 52% are female.

Allied Health majors at Lenoir Community College take out an average of $12,154 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

Full Allied Health Professions at Lenoir Community College Report

With a ranking of #9, Cleveland Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for allied health professions students working on their associate degree. Located in the fringe town of Shelby, Cleveland Community College is a public school with a small student population.

Women make up 82% of the allied health majors at the school.

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Davidson County Community College ranked #10 on this year’s Most Popular Allied Health Professions Associate Degree Schools in North Carolina list. DCCC is a small public school located in the rural area of Thomasville.

About 62% of the students majoring in allied health at the school are women while 38% are male.

The average amount in student loans that allied health majors at DCCC take out while working on their Associate Degree is $10,587.

Full Allied Health Professions at Davidson County Community College Report

Best Allied Health Professions Colleges in the Southeast Region

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

State Degrees Awarded
Florida 3,670
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

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 26 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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