2023 Most Popular Allied Health Professions Schools in the Southwest Region
Finding the Best Allied Health Professions 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.
The Most Popular Allied Health Professions Schools in the Southwest Region ranking is one of many tools that Healthcare Degree Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 192 schools in the Southwest Region 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.
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2023 Most Popular Allied Health Professions Schools in the Southwest Region
Check out the allied health programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in the Southwest Region .
Top 25 Most Popular Southwest Region Schools in Allied Health Professions
Our analysis found Central New Mexico Community College to be the most popular school for allied health professions students who want to pursue a degree in the Southwest Region . CNM is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Albuquerque.
On average, allied health graduates from CNM take out $10,435 in student loans while working on their degree.
The excellent programs at Pima Community College helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best allied health professions schools in the Southwest Region . Located in the large city of Tucson, Pima County Community College District is a public school with a fairly large student population.
After completing their degree, allied health graduates from Pima County Community College District carry an average student debt load of $11,500.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Allied Health Professions Schools in the Southwest Region list. Located in the large city of San Antonio, UT Health San Antonio is a public school with a small student population.
The average amount in student loans that allied health majors at UT Health San Antonio take out is $19,282.
The excellent programs at Lone Star College System helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best allied health professions schools in the Southwest Region . Located in the midsize city of The Woodlands, North Harris Montgomery is a public college with a very large student population.
Allied Health majors at North Harris Montgomery take out an average of $14,375 in student loans while working on their egree.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend El Centro College. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Most Popular Allied Health Professions Schools in the Southwest Region list. El Centro College is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Dallas.
After completing their degree, allied health graduates from El Centro College carry an average student debt load of $16,194.
San Jacinto Community College ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular Allied Health Professions Schools in the Southwest Region list. San Jacinto College is a very large public school located in the large suburb of Pasadena.
The average amount in student loans that allied health majors at San Jacinto College take out is $11,500.
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Pima Medical Institute - Tucson ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Allied Health Professions Schools in the Southwest Region list. PMI Tucson is a small private for-profit school located in the large city of Tucson.
Allied Health majors at PMI Tucson take out an average of $26,092 in student loans while working on their egree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $117, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
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Tulsa Technology Center ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Allied Health Professions Schools in the Southwest Region list. Located in the city of Tulsa, Tulsa Tech is a public college with a small student population.
Allied Health majors at Tulsa Tech take out an average of $10,625 in student loans while working on their egree.
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MSU Texas came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Allied Health Professions Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. Located in the city of Wichita Falls, MSU Texas is a public college with a medium-sized student population.
After completing their degree, allied health graduates from MSU Texas carry an average student debt load of $25,213. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $165.
GateWay Community College landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular allied health professions programs. Located in the city of Phoenix, GateWay Community College is a public college with a small student population.
After completing their degree, allied health graduates from GateWay Community College carry an average student debt load of $18,992.
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South Texas College landed the #11 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular allied health professions programs. South Texas College is a very large public school located in the medium-sized city of McAllen.
Allied Health majors at South Texas College take out an average of $8,923 in student loans while working on their egree.
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With a ranking of #12, Glendale Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for allied health professions students. Glendale Community College is a large public school located in the large suburb of Glendale.
While working on their degree, allied health majors at Glendale Community College accumulate an average of around $9,000 in student debt.
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Collin County Community College District landed the #12 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular allied health professions programs. Located in the medium-sized suburb of McKinney, Collin County Community College District is a public college with a fairly large student population.
The average amount in student loans that allied health majors at Collin County Community College District take out is $10,389.
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Galveston College came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Allied Health Professions Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. Located in the fringe town of Galveston, Galveston College is a public school with a small student population.
The average amount in student loans that allied health majors at Galveston College take out is $15,421.
With a ranking of #14, Houston Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for allied health professions students. Located in the large city of Houston, Houston Community College is a public college with a fairly large student population.
The average amount in student loans that allied health majors at Houston Community College take out is $16,705.
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With a ranking of #16, GateWay Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for allied health professions students. Located in the large city of Phoenix, GateWay Community College is a public college with a small student population.
After completing their degree, allied health graduates from GateWay Community College carry an average student debt load of $16,746.
With a ranking of #17, Austin Community College District did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for allied health professions students. Austin Community College District is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Austin.
After completing their degree, allied health graduates from Austin Community College District carry an average student debt load of $11,594.
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Oklahoma City Community College came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Allied Health Professions Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. Located in the large city of Oklahoma City, OCCC is a public college with a large student population.
Allied Health majors at OCCC take out an average of $15,439 in student loans while working on their egree.
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New Mexico State University - Dona Ana came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Allied Health Professions Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. Located in the rural area of Las Cruces, NMSU Dona Ana is a public college with a medium-sized student population.
The average amount in student loans that allied health majors at NMSU Dona Ana take out is $9,700.
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University of Oklahoma - Health Sciences Center did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for allied health professions students. It came in at #20 on the list. UOHSC is a small public school located in the city of Oklahoma City.
While working on their degree, allied health majors at UOHSC accumulate an average of around $22,812 in student debt.
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The College of Health Care Professions - Northwest landed the #21 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular allied health professions programs. Located in the city of Houston, CHCP - Northwest is a private for-profit college with a small student population.
Allied Health majors at CHCP - Northwest take out an average of $23,197 in student loans while working on their egree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $88.
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Tarrant County College District came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Allied Health Professions Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. Located in the large city of Fort Worth, Tarrant County College is a public college with a fairly large student population.
On average, allied health graduates from Tarrant County College take out $11,213 in student loans while working on their degree.
Full Allied Health Professions at Tarrant County College District Report
Midwestern University - Glendale landed the #23 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular allied health professions programs. Located in the suburb of Glendale, Midwestern University - Glendale is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
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The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley ranked #24 on this year’s Most Popular Allied Health Professions Schools in the Southwest Region list. Located in the city of Edinburg, UT Rio Grande Valley is a public school with a fairly large student population.
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St Philip’s College came in at #25 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Allied Health Professions Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. St Philip's College is a fairly large public school located in the city of San Antonio.
On average, allied health graduates from St Philip's College take out $11,950 in student loans while working on their degree.
Rest of the Top Most Popular Allied Health Professions Schools in the Southwest Region
Additional Noteworthy Schools
Here are some additional popular schools for Allied Health Professions students in the Southwest Region that almost earned our Most Popular Allied Health Professions Schools in the Southwest Region award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 29 | Tyler Junior College | Tyler, TX |
| 30 | Texas State Technical College | Waco, TX |
| 30 | Yavapai College | Prescott, AZ |
| 32 | Concorde Career College - Grand Prairie | Grand Prairie, TX |
| 33 | Pima Medical Institute - Mesa | Mesa, AZ |
| 34 | The College of Health Care Professions - San Antonio | San Antonio, TX |
| 35 | Amarillo College | Amarillo, TX |
| 36 | The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center | Houston, TX |
| 37 | San Juan College | Farmington, NM |
| 38 | Del Mar College | Corpus Christi, TX |
Best Allied Health Professions Colleges by State
Explore the best allied health professions colleges for a specific state in the Southwest region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Texas | 3,806 |
| Arizona | 1,032 |
| Oklahoma | 442 |
| New Mexico | 295 |
Allied Health Professions Related Majors
One of 30 majors within the healthcare area of study, allied health professions has other similar majors worth exploring.
Allied Health Focus Areas
Most Popular Majors Related to Allied Health
| 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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