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2023 Most Popular Allied Health Professions Schools in Mississippi

17 Colleges
$43,827 Avg Salary
$14,231 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Allied Health Professions School for You

Out of the majors we analyze each year, allied health professions was ranked 2nd in Mississippi. In fact, 504 were awarded in the state in 2020-2021.

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. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.

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 Schools in Mississippi ranking. This report analyzed 17 schools in Mississippi to see which ones were the most popular 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 Colleges.

#1

Hinds Community College

Raymond, MS

Our analysis found Hinds Community College to be the most popular school for allied health professions students who want to pursue a degree in Mississippi. Hinds Community College is a large public school located in the town of Raymond.

Allied Health majors at Hinds Community College take out an average of $12,225 in student loans while working on their egree.

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The excellent programs at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best allied health professions schools in Mississippi. Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is a medium-sized public school located in the rural area of Perkinston.

After completing their degree, allied health graduates from Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College carry an average student debt load of $10,875.

Full Allied Health Professions at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College Report

#3

Pearl River Community College

Poplarville, MS

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Pearl River Community College. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Allied Health Professions Schools in Mississippi list. Pearl River Community College is a small public school located in the remote area of Poplarville.

The average amount in student loans that allied health majors at Pearl River Community College take out is $12,600.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Itawamba Community College. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Allied Health Professions Schools in Mississippi list. ICC is a small public school located in the remote town of Fulton.

While working on their degree, allied health majors at ICC accumulate an average of around $9,548 in student debt.

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The excellent programs at Holmes Community College helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best allied health professions schools in Mississippi. Located in the rural area of Goodman, Holmes Community College is a public school with a small student population.

Allied Health majors at Holmes Community College take out an average of $12,926 in student loans while working on their egree.

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#6

University of Mississippi

University, MS

University of Mississippi landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular allied health professions programs. Ole Miss is a very large public school located in the remote town of University.

After completing their degree, allied health graduates from Ole Miss carry an average student debt load of $15,000.

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Northwest Mississippi Community 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. Located in the town of Senatobia, NWCC is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

Allied Health majors at NWCC take out an average of $9,750 in student loans while working on their egree.

Full Allied Health Professions at Northwest Mississippi Community College Report

With a ranking of #8, East Mississippi Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for allied health professions students. Located in the rural area of Scooba, EMCC is a public school with a small student population.

Full Allied Health Professions at East Mississippi Community College Report

#9

Jones County Junior College

Ellisville, MS

Jones County Junior College landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular allied health professions programs. Jones County Junior College is a small public school located in the town of Ellisville.

On average, allied health graduates from Jones County Junior College take out $6,000 in student loans while working on their degree.

Full Allied Health Professions at Jones County Junior College Report

#10

Mississippi College

Clinton, MS

Mississippi College landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular allied health professions programs. Located in the suburb of Clinton, MC is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

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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
North Carolina 1,932
Tennessee 1,213
Kentucky 801
Georgia 1,299
West Virginia 356
Virginia 1,447
Louisiana 593
South Carolina 644
Alabama 797
Arkansas 609

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 17 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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