2023 Best Allied Health Services Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region
Finding the Best Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services Associate Degree School for You
With 84,492 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, allied health and medical assisting services is the #10 most popular major in the United States.
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'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.
Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Healthcare Degree Search has created the Best Allied Health Services Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 205 schools in the Southeast Region to see which associate degree programs offered the best educational experiences for healthcare students. To come up with a school's ranking, we analyzed numerous factors related to post-graduation wages, the quality of education offered by the school, average accumulated student debt, and more.
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2023 Best Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region
The following schools top our list of the Best Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services Associate Degree Colleges.
Top 25 Top Southeast Region Schools for an Associate in Allied Health Services
Our 2023 rankings named Eastern Virginia Career College the best school in the Southeast Region for allied health and medical assisting services students working on their associate degree. Located in the medium-sized suburb of Fredericksburg, Eastern Virginia Career College is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.
Medical Assisting majors at Eastern Virginia Career College take out an average of $23,944 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.
Out of the 205 schools in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Herzing University - Winter Park landed the # 2 spot on the list. Herzing University - Winter Park is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Winter Park.
Medical Assisting majors at Herzing University - Winter Park take out an average of $30,954 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.
Out of the 205 schools in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Cabarrus College of Health Sciences landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the medium-sized city of Concord, Cabarrus College of Health Sciences is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly small student population.
On average, medical assisting graduates from Cabarrus College of Health Sciences take out $21,723 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.
Out of the 205 schools in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Herzing University - Atlanta landed the # 4 spot on the list. Herzing University - Atlanta is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Atlanta.
On average, medical assisting graduates from Herzing University - Atlanta take out $30,954 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.
The excellent associate degree programs at Herzing University - Kenner helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best allied health and medical assisting services schools in the Southeast Region . Located in the city of Kenner, Herzing University - Kenner is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly small student population.
Medical Assisting majors at Herzing University - Kenner take out an average of $30,954 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.
Full Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services at Herzing University - Kenner Report
Herzing University - Birmingham came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Allied Health Services Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the large suburb of Birmingham, Herzing University - Birmingham is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly small student population.
While working on their Associate Degree, medical assisting majors at Herzing University - Birmingham accumulate an average of around $30,954 in student debt.
With a ranking of #7, Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University did quite well on this year’s best schools for allied health and medical assisting services students working on their associate degree. FranU is a small private not-for-profit school located in the medium-sized city of Baton Rouge.
With a ranking of #8, Louisiana College did quite well on this year’s best schools for allied health and medical assisting services students working on their associate degree. Louisiana College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Pineville.
Full Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services at Louisiana College Report
With a ranking of #9, Taylor College did quite well on this year’s best schools for allied health and medical assisting services students working on their associate degree. Taylor College is a small private for-profit school located in the rural area of Belleview.
While working on their Associate Degree, medical assisting majors at Taylor College accumulate an average of around $24,137 in student debt.
Full Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services at Taylor College Report
South University, Tampa came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Allied Health Services Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the large city of Tampa, South University, Tampa is a private for-profit college with a small student population.
Medical Assisting majors at South University, Tampa take out an average of $31,872 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $165.
Rasmussen University - Florida ranked #11 on this year’s Best Allied Health Services Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Rasmussen University - Florida is a medium-sized private for-profit school located in the city of Ocala.
After completing their Associate Degree, medical assisting graduates from Rasmussen University - Florida carry an average student debtload of $26,383.
Read full report on Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services at Rasmussen University - Florida
Riverside College of Health Careers ranked #12 on this year’s Best Allied Health Services Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the city of Newport News, Riverside College of Health Careers is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly small student population.
On average, medical assisting graduates from Riverside College of Health Careers take out $26,581 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.
AdventHealth University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for allied health and medical assisting services students to get a associate degree. It came in at #13 on the list. Located in the city of Orlando, AHU is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
Full Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services at AdventHealth University Report
With a ranking of #14, Albany State University did quite well on this year’s best schools for allied health and medical assisting services students working on their associate degree. Located in the small city of Albany, Albany State is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
Medical Assisting majors at Albany State take out an average of $28,546 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.
Jackson State Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for allied health and medical assisting services students to get a associate degree. It came in at #15 on the list. JSCC is a small public school located in the small city of Jackson.
The average amount in student loans that medical assisting majors at JSCC take out while working on their Associate Degree is $14,400.
Read full report on Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services at Jackson State Community College
South University, Montgomery ranked #16 on this year’s Best Allied Health Services Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. South University, Montgomery is a small private for-profit school located in the medium-sized city of Montgomery.
While working on their Associate Degree, medical assisting majors at South University, Montgomery accumulate an average of around $31,872 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 $165.
Read full report on Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services at South University, Montgomery
Middle Georgia State University landed the #17 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best associate degree allied health and medical assisting services programs. Middle Georgia State University is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Macon.
Medical Assisting majors at Middle Georgia State University take out an average of $19,147 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.
South University, Richmond came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Best Allied Health Services Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. South University, Richmond is a small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Glen Allen.
Medical Assisting majors at South University, Richmond take out an average of $31,872 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $165.
South University, Savannah did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for allied health and medical assisting services students to get a associate degree. It came in at #19 on the list. South University, Savannah is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the midsize city of Savannah.
While working on their Associate Degree, medical assisting majors at South University, Savannah accumulate an average of around $31,872 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 $165.
Read full report on Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services at South University, Savannah
With a ranking of #20, Hodges University did quite well on this year’s best schools for allied health and medical assisting services students working on their associate degree. Located in the small city of Naples, International College is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly small student population.
On average, medical assisting graduates from International College take out $26,147 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.
South University, Columbia came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Best Allied Health Services Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. South University, Columbia is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Columbia.
The average amount in student loans that medical assisting majors at South University, Columbia take out while working on their Associate Degree is $31,872. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $165.
Read full report on Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services at South University, Columbia
Arkansas State University - Main Campus did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for allied health and medical assisting services students to get a associate degree. It came in at #22 on the list. A-State is a large public school located in the city of Jonesboro.
Medical Assisting majors at A-State take out an average of $23,536 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.
Full Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services at Arkansas State University - Main Campus Report
Ultimate Medical Academy - Clearwater came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Best Allied Health Services Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. UMA Clearwater is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the medium-sized city of Clearwater.
After completing their Associate Degree, medical assisting graduates from UMA Clearwater carry an average student debtload of $22,881.
Trident Technical College landed the #24 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best associate degree allied health and medical assisting services programs. Located in the midsize city of Charleston, Trident Technical College is a public school with a large student population.
Full Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services at Trident Technical College Report
South University, West Palm Beach came in at #25 in this year’s edition of the Best Allied Health Services Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the suburb of Royal Palm Beach, South University, West Palm Beach is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.
The average amount in student loans that medical assisting majors at South University, West Palm Beach take out while working on their Associate Degree is $31,872. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $165.
Read full report on Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services at South University, West Palm Beach
Rest of the Top Best Allied Health Services Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region
Additional Noteworthy Schools
Here are some additional great schools for Allied Health Services students in the Southeast Region that almost earned our Best Allied Health Services Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 31 | South University, Virginia Beach | Virginia Beach, VA |
| 32 | Central Piedmont Community College | Charlotte, NC |
| 33 | Florida Gateway College | Lake City, FL |
| 34 | University of Charleston | Charleston, WV |
| 35 | University of Louisiana at Monroe | Monroe, LA |
| 36 | Florida State College at Jacksonville | Jacksonville, FL |
| 37 | Remington College - Lafayette Campus | Lafayette, LA |
| 38 | Itawamba Community College | Fulton, MS |
| 39 | South College | Knoxville, TN |
| 40 | Southwestern Community College | Sylva, NC |
| 41 | Southwest Tennessee Community College | Memphis, TN |
Best Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services Colleges by State
Explore the best allied health and medical assisting services schools for a specific state in the Southeast region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Florida | 1,996 |
| North Carolina | 797 |
| Tennessee | 483 |
| Georgia | 405 |
| Kentucky | 247 |
| West Virginia | 326 |
| Virginia | 967 |
| Alabama | 307 |
| Louisiana | 275 |
| Mississippi | 171 |
| South Carolina | 204 |
| Arkansas | 201 |
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Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services Related Rankings by Major
One of 30 majors within the healthcare area of study, allied health and medical assisting services has other similar majors worth exploring.
Medical Assisting Focus Areas
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | 56,466 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 7,420 |
| Pharmacy Technician/Assistant | 7,393 |
| Occupational Therapist Assistant | 4,848 |
| Other Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 3,493 |
| Emergency Care Attendant (EMT Ambulance) | 3,031 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Assistant | 709 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician/Assistant | 365 |
| Anesthesiologist Assistant | 327 |
| Speech-Language Pathology Assistant | 189 |
| Radiologist Assistant | 109 |
| Pathology/Pathologist Assistant | 97 |
| Lactation Consultant | 45 |
Most Popular Related Majors
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 322,592 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 89,359 |
| Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants | 84,274 |
| Allied Health Professions | 82,308 |
| Public Health | 40,596 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.
- Read more about our ranking methodology.
- 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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