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2023 Most Popular Allied Health Professions Associate Degree Schools in Kansas

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

Finding the Best Allied Health Professions Associate Degree School for You

Out of the majors we analyze each year, allied health professions was ranked 2nd in Kansas. In fact, 576 were awarded in the state in 2020-2021.

It's not easy to decide which healthcare program to enroll in when you have so many options available. 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.

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 Kansas ranking. This report analyzed 20 schools in Kansas 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.

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

Our analysis found Hutchinson Community College to be the most popular school for allied health professions students who want to pursue a associate degree in Kansas. Located in the town of Hutchinson, Hutchinson Community College is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

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

While working on their Associate Degree, allied health majors at Hutchinson Community College accumulate an average of around $23,920 in student debt.

Full Allied Health Professions at Hutchinson Community College Report

#2

Washburn University

Topeka, KS

The in-demand associate degree programs at Washburn University helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular allied health professions schools in Kansas. Washburn University is a medium-sized public school located in the midsize city of Topeka.

About 90% of the students majoring in allied health at the school are women while 10% are male.

On average, allied health graduates from Washburn University take out $23,060 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

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Out of the 20 schools in Kansas that were part of this year’s ranking, Kansas City Kansas Community College landed the # 3 spot on the list. Kansas City Kansas Community College is a small public school located in the medium-sized city of Kansas City.

Women make up 65% of the allied health majors at the school.

On average, allied health graduates from Kansas City Kansas Community College take out $23,247 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

Full Allied Health Professions at Kansas City Kansas Community College Report

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Wichita State University Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Allied Health Professions Associate Degree Schools in Kansas list. Located in the rural area of Wichita, WSU Tech is a public school with a small student population.

About 89% of the students majoring in allied health at the school are women while 11% are male.

Allied Health majors at WSU Tech take out an average of $23,315 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

Full Allied Health Professions at Wichita State University Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology Report

#4

Johnson County Community College

Overland Park, KS

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Johnson County Community College is a great place for allied health professions students working on their associate degree. JCCC is a fairly large public school located in the city of Overland Park.

Women make up 72% of the allied health majors at the school.

After completing their Associate Degree, allied health graduates from JCCC carry an average student debt load of $20,303.

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Fort Hays State University landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree allied health professions programs. Located in the town of Hays, FHSU is a public school with a large student population.

Women make up 96% of the allied health majors at the school.

On average, allied health graduates from FHSU take out $22,763 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

Full Allied Health Professions at Fort Hays State University Report

#7

Newman University

Wichita, KS

With a ranking of #7, Newman University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for allied health professions students working on their associate degree. Newman University is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Wichita.

About 91% of the students majoring in allied health at the school are women while 9% are male.

After completing their Associate Degree, allied health graduates from Newman University carry an average student debt load of $24,163.

Full Allied Health Professions at Newman University Report

With a ranking of #8, Cleveland University - Kansas City did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for allied health professions students working on their associate degree. Cleveland is a small private not-for-profit school located in the medium-sized city of Overland Park.

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

Full Allied Health Professions at Cleveland University - Kansas City Report

Barton County Community College landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree allied health professions programs. Barton Community College is a small public school located in the rural area of Great Bend.

Women make up 60% of the allied health majors at the school.

On average, allied health graduates from Barton Community College take out $19,461 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

Full Allied Health Professions at Barton County Community College Report

Labette Community College ranked #10 on this year’s Most Popular Allied Health Professions Associate Degree Schools in Kansas list. Located in the remote town of Parsons, Labette Community College is a public school with a small student population.

The average amount in student loans that allied health majors at Labette Community College take out while working on their Associate Degree is $17,203.

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Best Allied Health Professions Colleges in the Plains States Region

Explore all the Most Popular 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
Nebraska 596
South Dakota 217
North Dakota 170

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 20 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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