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2023 Most Popular Allied Health Professions Schools in California

152 Colleges
$54,657 Avg Salary
$21,071 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Allied Health Professions School for You

Allied Health Professions is one of the most popular subjects to study in California. With 4,117 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, it ranked 4th out of all the majors we track in the state.

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. You can choose a traditional brick and mortar school, or with the growth of online education, you can attend a school half-way across the country without even leaving your house. Also there are many trade schools that offer short-term programs that open up more career options.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Healthcare Degree Search has created the Most Popular Allied Health Professions Schools in California to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 152 schools in California to see which 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 programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in California.

#1

Victor Valley College

Victorville, CA

Our analysis found Victor Valley College to be the most popular school for allied health professions students who want to pursue a degree in California. Located in the large suburb of Victorville, Victor Valley College is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

Full Allied Health Professions at Victor Valley College Report

#2

National University

La Jolla, CA

Out of the 152 schools in California that were part of this year’s ranking, National University landed the # 2 spot on the list. National University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of La Jolla.

The average amount in student loans that allied health majors at National University take out is $30,073.

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#3

West Coast Ultrasound Institute

Beverly Hills, CA

Out of the 152 schools in California that were part of this year’s ranking, West Coast Ultrasound Institute landed the # 3 spot on the list. West Coast Ultrasound Institute is a small private for-profit school located in the city of Beverly Hills.

While working on their degree, allied health majors at West Coast Ultrasound Institute accumulate an average of around $33,236 in student debt. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $175, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#4

Santa Rosa Junior College

Santa Rosa, CA

Out of the 152 schools in California that were part of this year’s ranking, Santa Rosa Junior College landed the # 4 spot on the list. SRJC is a large public school located in the medium-sized city of Santa Rosa.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Most Popular Allied Health Professions Schools in California list. Located in the medium-sized city of San Mateo, Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts is a private for-profit school with a small student population.

On average, allied health graduates from Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts take out $18,043 in student loans while working on their degree.

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#6

Palomar College

San Marcos, CA

Palomar College came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Allied Health Professions Schools in California ranking. Located in the large suburb of San Marcos, Palomar College is a public school with a large student population.

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#7

Butte College

Oroville, CA

Butte College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for allied health professions students. It came in at #7 on the list. Butte College is a moderately-sized public school located in the rural area of Oroville.

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#8

Crafton Hills College

Yucaipa, CA

With a ranking of #8, Crafton Hills College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for allied health professions students. Located in the rural area of Yucaipa, CHC is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

After completing their degree, allied health graduates from CHC carry an average student debt load of $23,761.

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#9

CBD College

Los Angeles, CA

CBD College landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular allied health professions programs. Community Based Education and Development is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Los Angeles.

The average amount in student loans that allied health majors at Community Based Education and Development take out is $20,417. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $176.

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#10

High Desert Medical College

Lancaster, CA

High Desert Medical College came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Allied Health Professions Schools in California ranking. High Desert Medical College is a small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Lancaster.

On average, allied health graduates from High Desert Medical College take out $25,325 in student loans while working on their degree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $96, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#11

Orange Coast College

Costa Mesa, CA

Orange Coast College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for allied health professions students. It came in at #11 on the list. Orange Coast College is a large public school located in the city of Costa Mesa.

While working on their degree, allied health majors at Orange Coast College accumulate an average of around $9,623 in student debt.

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#12

Loma Linda University

Loma Linda, CA

Loma Linda University came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Allied Health Professions Schools in California ranking. Located in the large suburb of Loma Linda, Loma Linda University is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

The average amount in student loans that allied health majors at Loma Linda University take out is $23,666.

Full Allied Health Professions at Loma Linda University Report

#13

Oxnard College

Oxnard, CA

Oxnard College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for allied health professions students. It came in at #13 on the list. Oxnard College is a medium-sized public school located in the city of Oxnard.

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#14

Cuesta College

San Luis Obispo, CA

With a ranking of #14, Cuesta College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for allied health professions students. Cuesta College is a medium-sized public school located in the small suburb of San Luis Obispo.

Full Allied Health Professions at Cuesta College Report

Associated Technical College-Los Angeles came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Allied Health Professions Schools in California ranking. Located in the city of Los Angeles, Associated Technical College-Los Angeles is a private for-profit college with a small student population.

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San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Allied Health Professions Schools in California ranking. San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia is a small private for-profit school located in the rural area of Visalia.

On average, allied health graduates from San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia take out $25,934 in student loans while working on their degree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $230.

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American Career College - Ontario did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for allied health professions students. It came in at #17 on the list. American Career College - Ontario is a small private for-profit school located in the medium-sized city of Ontario.

Allied Health majors at American Career College - Ontario take out an average of $27,000 in student loans while working on their egree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $141.

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#18

Platt College - Ontario

Ontario, CA

Platt College - Ontario ranked #18 on this year’s Most Popular Allied Health Professions Schools in California list. Located in the city of Ontario, Platt College - Ontario is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

On average, allied health graduates from Platt College - Ontario take out $20,630 in student loans while working on their degree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $137.

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#19

College of the Sequoias

Visalia, CA

College of the Sequoias landed the #19 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular allied health professions programs. College of the Sequoias is a large public school located in the midsize city of Visalia.

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Platt College - Los Angeles ranked #20 on this year’s Most Popular Allied Health Professions Schools in California list. Platt College - Los Angeles is a small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Alhambra.

After completing their degree, allied health graduates from Platt College - Los Angeles carry an average student debt load of $20,630. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $137.

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#21

Moreno Valley College

Moreno Valley, CA

Moreno Valley College came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Allied Health Professions Schools in California ranking. Moreno Valley College is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Moreno Valley.

The average amount in student loans that allied health majors at Moreno Valley College take out is $7,248.

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Concorde Career College - San Bernardino landed the #22 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular allied health professions programs. Concorde Career College - San Bernardino is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the midsize city of San Bernardino.

The average amount in student loans that allied health majors at Concorde Career College - San Bernardino take out is $17,234. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $159.

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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 Schools in California award.

Rank College Location
23 Bakersfield College Bakersfield, CA
24 Western University of Health Sciences Pomona, CA
24 American Career College - Anaheim Anaheim, CA
26 City College of San Francisco San Francisco, CA
26 Platt College - Anaheim Anaheim, CA
28 Allan Hancock College Santa Maria, CA
29 Platt College - Riverside Riverside, CA
29 Saddleback College Mission Viejo, CA

Best Allied Health Professions Colleges in the Far Western US Region

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

State Degrees Awarded
Oregon 615
Washington 711
Nevada 313
Hawaii 49
Alaska 38

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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