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2023 Most Popular Allied Health Professions Associate Degree Schools in the Southwest Region

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

Finding the Best Allied Health Professions Associate Degree School for You

In 2020-2021, 82,308 allied health professions students received a degree or certificate, making the major the #3 most popular in the country.

There are so many healthcare programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Healthcare Degree Search has created the Most Popular Allied Health Professions Associate Degree Schools in the Southwest Region to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 109 schools in the Southwest 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.

Check out the allied health associate degree programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in the Southwest Region .

Our analysis found San Jacinto Community College to be the most popular school for allied health professions students who want to pursue a associate degree in the Southwest Region . San Jacinto College is a very large public school located in the large suburb of Pasadena.

About 84% of the students majoring in allied health at the school are women while 16% are male.

After completing their Associate Degree, allied health graduates from San Jacinto College carry an average student debt load of $16,023.

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#2

Lone Star College System

The Woodlands, TX

Out of the 109 schools in the Southwest Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Lone Star College System landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the midsize city of The Woodlands, North Harris Montgomery is a public school with a very large student population.

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

On average, allied health graduates from North Harris Montgomery take out $18,528 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

Full Allied Health Professions at Lone Star College System Report

The in-demand associate degree programs at Pima Medical Institute - Tucson helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular allied health professions schools in the Southwest Region . PMI Tucson is a small private for-profit school located in the large city of Tucson.

Of the 122 students majoring in allied health at PMI Tucson, 41% are male and 59% are female.

The average amount in student loans that allied health majors at PMI Tucson take out while working on their Associate Degree is $30,699. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $117, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#4

El Centro College

Dallas, TX

Out of the 109 schools in the Southwest Region that were part of this year’s ranking, El Centro College landed the # 4 spot on the list. El Centro College is a fairly large public school located in the city of Dallas.

Women make up 66% of the allied health majors at the school.

The average amount in student loans that allied health majors at El Centro College take out while working on their Associate Degree is $20,943.

Full Allied Health Professions at El Centro College Report

A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Austin Community College District is a great place for allied health professions students working on their associate degree. Austin Community College District is a very large public school located in the large city of Austin.

About 77% of the students majoring in allied health at the school are women while 23% are male.

While working on their Associate Degree, allied health majors at Austin Community College District accumulate an average of around $16,270 in student debt.

Full Allied Health Professions at Austin Community College District Report

GateWay Community College landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree allied health professions programs. Located in the city of Phoenix, GateWay Community College is a public school with a small student population.

Women make up 71% of the allied health majors at the school.

Allied Health majors at GateWay Community College take out an average of $17,795 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

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Pima Medical Institute - Mesa came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Allied Health Professions Associate Degree Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. PMI Mesa is a small private for-profit school located in the large city of Mesa.

Women make up 61% of the allied health majors at the school.

On average, allied health graduates from PMI Mesa take out $30,699 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $117, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

Full Allied Health Professions at Pima Medical Institute - Mesa Report

#8

St Philip's College

San Antonio, TX

St Philip’s College landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree allied health professions programs. St Philip's College is a fairly large public school located in the large city of San Antonio.

About 72% of the students majoring in allied health at the school are women while 28% are male.

After completing their Associate Degree, allied health graduates from St Philip's College carry an average student debt load of $16,584.

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With a ranking of #9, Tarrant County College District did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for allied health professions students working on their associate degree. Located in the city of Fort Worth, Tarrant County College is a public college with a very large student population.

Of the 92 students majoring in allied health at Tarrant County College, 22% are male and 78% are female.

On average, allied health graduates from Tarrant County College take out $17,317 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

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With a ranking of #10, Baptist Health System School of Health Professions did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for allied health professions students working on their associate degree. Baptist Health System School of Health Professions is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the large city of San Antonio.

Women make up 88% of the allied health majors at the school.

While working on their Associate Degree, allied health majors at Baptist Health System School of Health Professions accumulate an average of around $25,112 in student debt.

Full Allied Health Professions at Baptist Health System School of Health Professions Report

The College of Health Care Professions - Northwest came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Allied Health Professions Associate Degree Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. Located in the large city of Houston, CHCP - Northwest is a private for-profit college with a small student population.

Women make up 75% of the allied health majors at the school.

While working on their Associate Degree, allied health majors at CHCP - Northwest accumulate an average of around $30,137 in student debt. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $92, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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With a ranking of #12, Pima Medical Institute - Phoenix did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for allied health professions students working on their associate degree. PMI Phoenix is a small private for-profit school located in the large city of Phoenix.

About 81% of the students majoring in allied health at the school are women while 19% are male.

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#13

Amarillo College

Amarillo, TX

Amarillo 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 #13 on the list. Located in the midsize city of Amarillo, Amarillo College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

Of the 70 students majoring in allied health at Amarillo College, 13% are male and 87% are female.

After completing their Associate Degree, allied health graduates from Amarillo College carry an average student debt load of $18,850.

Full Allied Health Professions at Amarillo College Report

Houston 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 #14 on the list. Located in the large city of Houston, Houston Community College is a public college with a fairly large student population.

Of the 68 students majoring in allied health at Houston Community College, 35% are male and 65% are female.

After completing their Associate Degree, allied health graduates from Houston Community College carry an average student debt load of $22,127.

Full Allied Health Professions at Houston Community College Report

#15

Weatherford College

Weatherford, TX

Weatherford College came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Allied Health Professions Associate Degree Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. Located in the fringe town of Weatherford, Weatherford College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

Of the 67 students majoring in allied health at Weatherford College, 30% are male and 70% are female.

The average amount in student loans that allied health majors at Weatherford College take out while working on their Associate Degree is $19,083.

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#15

Tyler Junior College

Tyler, TX

Tyler Junior College came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Allied Health Professions Associate Degree Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. Tyler Junior College is a large public school located in the midsize city of Tyler.

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

After completing their Associate Degree, allied health graduates from Tyler Junior College carry an average student debt load of $19,996.

Full Allied Health Professions at Tyler Junior College Report

Tulsa Community College landed the #15 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree allied health professions programs. Tulsa Community College is a large public school located in the city of Tulsa.

About 76% of the students majoring in allied health at the school are women while 24% are male.

Allied Health majors at Tulsa Community College take out an average of $22,202 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

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Additional Noteworthy Schools

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 Southwest Region award.

Rank College Location
18 Pima Community College Tucson, AZ
18 Del Mar College Corpus Christi, TX
20 Central New Mexico Community College Albuquerque, NM
21 South Texas College McAllen, TX

Best Allied Health Professions Colleges by State

Explore the best allied health professions schools for a specific state in the Southwest region.

State Degrees Awarded
Texas 3,806
Arizona 1,032
Oklahoma 442
New Mexico 295

One of 30 majors within the healthcare area of study, allied health professions has other similar majors worth exploring.

Allied Health Focus Areas

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 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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