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2023 Most Popular Allied Health Professions Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region

118 Colleges
$50,708 Avg Salary
$26,232 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Allied Health Professions Bachelor's 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 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 Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Our analysis looked at 118 schools in the Southeast Region to see which bachelor's 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.

Check out the allied health bachelor's degree programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in the Southeast Region .

#1

Georgia Southern University

Statesboro, GA

Our analysis found Georgia Southern University to be the most popular school for allied health professions students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in the Southeast Region . Located in the town of Statesboro, GaSou is a public school with a very large student population.

About 87% of the students majoring in allied health at the school are women while 13% are male.

While working on their Bachelor's Degree, allied health majors at GaSou accumulate an average of around $29,187 in student debt. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $172.

Full Allied Health Professions at Georgia Southern University Report

Out of the 118 schools in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Western Carolina University landed the # 2 spot on the list. WCU is a large public school located in the distant town of Cullowhee.

Of the 103 students majoring in allied health at WCU, 65% are male and 35% are female.

The average amount in student loans that allied health majors at WCU take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $23,761. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $194.

Read full report on Allied Health Professions at Western Carolina University

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences is a great place for allied health professions students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the city of Little Rock, UAMS is a public college with a small student population.

About 78% of the students majoring in allied health at the school are women while 22% are male.

While working on their Bachelor's Degree, allied health majors at UAMS accumulate an average of around $26,207 in student debt.

Read full report on Allied Health Professions at University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means East Tennessee State University is a great place for allied health professions students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the city of Johnson City, ETSU is a public college with a large student population.

About 75% of the students majoring in allied health at the school are women while 25% are male.

Allied Health majors at ETSU take out an average of $22,499 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

Read full report on Allied Health Professions at East Tennessee State University

#5

Nova Southeastern University

Fort Lauderdale, FL

The in-demand bachelor’s degree programs at Nova Southeastern University helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular allied health professions schools in the Southeast Region . Located in the large suburb of Fort Lauderdale, NUS Florida is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.

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

Allied Health majors at NUS Florida take out an average of $34,430 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

Full Allied Health Professions at Nova Southeastern University Report

#6

Florida State University

Tallahassee, FL

Florida State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for allied health professions students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #6 on the list. Located in the midsize city of Tallahassee, Florida State is a public school with a fairly large student population.

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

Read full report on Allied Health Professions at Florida State University

#6

Columbia Southern University

Orange Beach, AL

Columbia Southern University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Allied Health Professions Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the fringe town of Orange Beach, Columbia Southern University is a private for-profit school with a fairly large student population.

Women make up 20% of the allied health majors at the school.

While working on their Bachelor's Degree, allied health majors at Columbia Southern University accumulate an average of around $26,595 in student debt.

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#8

Valencia College

Orlando, FL

With a ranking of #8, Valencia College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for allied health professions students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the large city of Orlando, Valencia College is a public college with a fairly large student population.

Of the 61 students majoring in allied health at Valencia College, 34% are male and 66% are female.

Allied Health majors at Valencia College take out an average of $23,578 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

Read full report on Allied Health Professions at Valencia College

With a ranking of #9, University of North Carolina at Charlotte did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for allied health professions students working on their bachelor’s degree. UNC Charlotte is a very large public school located in the city of Charlotte.

Women make up 69% of the allied health majors at the school.

While working on their Bachelor's Degree, allied health majors at UNC Charlotte accumulate an average of around $22,813 in student debt.

Full Allied Health Professions at University of North Carolina at Charlotte Report

#10

Northern Kentucky University

Highland Heights, KY

Northern Kentucky University landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree allied health professions programs. Located in the large suburb of Highland Heights, NKU is a public college with a fairly large student population.

Of the 56 students majoring in allied health at NKU, 21% are male and 79% are female.

The average amount in student loans that allied health majors at NKU take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $32,720. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $247.

Full Allied Health Professions at Northern Kentucky University Report

#10

Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale ranked #10 on this year’s Most Popular Allied Health Professions Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the medium-sized city of Fort Lauderdale.

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

On average, allied health graduates from Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale take out $41,506 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

Full Allied Health Professions at Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale Report

Northwestern State University of Louisiana came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Allied Health Professions Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the town of Natchitoches, NSU is a public school with a fairly large student population.

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

The average amount in student loans that allied health majors at NSU take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $26,558.

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University of South Alabama came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Allied Health Professions Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the city of Mobile, USA is a public college with a fairly large student population.

Women make up 74% of the allied health majors at the school.

On average, allied health graduates from USA take out $32,152 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $325.

Read full report on Allied Health Professions at University of South Alabama

#14

Marshall University

Huntington, WV

Marshall University ranked #14 on this year’s Most Popular Allied Health Professions Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Marshall University is a large public school located in the city of Huntington.

Of the 45 students majoring in allied health at Marshall University, 27% are male and 73% are female.

The average amount in student loans that allied health majors at Marshall University take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $28,356.

Read full report on Allied Health Professions at Marshall University

#15

AdventHealth University

Orlando, FL

AdventHealth University ranked #15 on this year’s Most Popular Allied Health Professions Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. AHU is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Orlando.

About 61% of the students majoring in allied health at the school are women while 39% are male.

While working on their Bachelor's Degree, allied health majors at AHU accumulate an average of around $29,566 in student debt.

Full Allied Health Professions at AdventHealth University Report

Baptist Memorial College of Health Sciences landed the #16 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree allied health professions programs. Located in the large city of Memphis, Baptist College of Health Sciences is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

Women make up 95% of the allied health majors at the school.

When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $204.

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Arkansas State University - Main Campus landed the #16 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree allied health professions programs. Located in the small city of Jonesboro, A-State is a public college with a fairly large student population.

About 83% of the students majoring in allied health at the school are women while 17% are male.

On average, allied health graduates from A-State take out $23,099 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

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Honorable Mentions

Here are some additional popular schools for Allied Health Professions students in the Southeast Region that almost earned our Most Popular Allied Health Professions Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region award.

Rank College Location
18 University of Louisiana at Monroe Monroe, LA
19 Morehead State University Morehead, KY
19 Jacksonville State University Jacksonville, AL
19 University of Mississippi University, MS
22 Emory University Atlanta, GA
23 Liberty University Lynchburg, VA

Best Allied Health Professions Colleges by State

Explore the best allied health professions schools 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

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

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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