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2023 Best Allied Health Services Schools in the Southeast Region

372 Colleges
$27,654 Avg Salary
$17,531 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services 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 Schools in the Southeast Region to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 372 schools in the Southeast Region to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for healthcare students.

View our full ranking methodology.

2023 Best Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services Schools in the Southeast Region

Check out the medical assisting programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.

Top 25 Top Southeast Region Schools in Allied Health Services

#1

Florida Academy

Fort Myers, FL

Our 2023 rankings named Florida Academy the best school in the Southeast Region for allied health and medical assisting services students. Florida Academy is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the small city of Fort Myers.

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#2

Emory University

Atlanta, GA

The excellent programs at Emory University helped the school earn the #2 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 Atlanta, Emory is a private not-for-profit college with a large student population.

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#3

Eastern Virginia Career College

Fredericksburg, VA

Out of the 372 schools in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Eastern Virginia Career College landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the midsize 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 $22,125 in student loans while working on their egree.

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Out of the 372 schools in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Eastern Virginia Medical School landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the midsize city of Norfolk, Eastern Virginia Medical School is a public college with a small student population.

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#5

EduMed Partners

Goodlettsville, TN

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend EduMed Partners. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Allied Health Services Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the suburb of Goodlettsville, EduMed Partners is a private for-profit school with a small student population.

While working on their degree, medical assisting majors at EduMed Partners accumulate an average of around $7,527 in student debt.

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Herzing University - Winter Park landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best allied health and medical assisting services programs. Herzing University - Winter Park is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Winter Park.

Medical Assisting majors at Herzing University - Winter Park take out an average of $29,169 in student loans while working on their egree.

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Herzing University - Atlanta did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for allied health and medical assisting services students. It came in at #7 on the list. Herzing University - Atlanta is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Atlanta.

After completing their degree, medical assisting graduates from Herzing University - Atlanta carry an average student debtload of $26,758.

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Cabarrus College of Health Sciences ranked #8 on this year’s Best Allied Health Services Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the medium-sized city of Concord, Cabarrus College of Health Sciences is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

After completing their degree, medical assisting graduates from Cabarrus College of Health Sciences carry an average student debtload of $20,000.

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Herzing University - Kenner landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best allied health and medical assisting services programs. Located in the medium-sized city of Kenner, Herzing University - Kenner is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

While working on their degree, medical assisting majors at Herzing University - Kenner accumulate an average of around $29,169 in student debt.

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Herzing University - Birmingham landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best allied health and medical assisting services programs. Located in the suburb of Birmingham, Herzing University - Birmingham is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

The average amount in student loans that medical assisting majors at Herzing University - Birmingham take out is $26,758.

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Southeastern College - Charlotte landed the #11 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best allied health and medical assisting services programs. Located in the city of Charlotte, Southeastern College - Charlotte is a private for-profit college with a small student population.

On average, medical assisting graduates from Southeastern College - Charlotte take out $14,017 in student loans while working on their degree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $96, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#12

South University, Savannah

Savannah, GA

With a ranking of #12, South University, Savannah did quite well on this year’s best schools for allied health and medical assisting services students. South University, Savannah is a small private for-profit school located in the medium-sized city of Savannah.

After completing their degree, medical assisting graduates from South University, Savannah carry an average student debtload of $31,000. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $165.

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Monongalia County Technical Education Center came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Best Allied Health Services Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. MTEC is a fairly small public school located in the city of Morgantown.

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#14

Louisiana College

Pineville, LA

Louisiana College landed the #14 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best allied health and medical assisting services programs. Louisiana College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the small suburb of Pineville.

Medical Assisting majors at Louisiana College take out an average of $20,000 in student loans while working on their egree.

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Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University ranked #15 on this year’s Best Allied Health Services Schools in the Southeast Region list. FranU is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Baton Rouge.

Medical Assisting majors at FranU take out an average of $22,999 in student loans while working on their egree.

Full Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services at Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University Report

#16

MedQuest College

Louisville, KY

MedQuest College ranked #16 on this year’s Best Allied Health Services Schools in the Southeast Region list. MedQuest College is a small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Louisville.

While working on their degree, medical assisting majors at MedQuest College accumulate an average of around $9,406 in student debt. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $45, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#17

Taylor College

Belleview, FL

With a ranking of #17, Taylor College did quite well on this year’s best schools for allied health and medical assisting services students. Taylor College is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the rural area of Belleview.

The average amount in student loans that medical assisting majors at Taylor College take out is $25,250.

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South University, Tampa ranked #18 on this year’s Best Allied Health Services Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the large city of Tampa, South University, Tampa is a private for-profit college with a small student population.

On average, medical assisting graduates from South University, Tampa take out $31,000 in student loans while working on their 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.

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North Florida Technical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for allied health and medical assisting services students. It came in at #19 on the list. Located in the distant town of Starke, North Florida Technical College is a public college with a fairly small student population.

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Riverside College of Health Careers ranked #20 on this year’s Best Allied Health Services Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the medium-sized 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 $22,500 in student loans while working on their degree.

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With a ranking of #21, Medical Career & Technical College did quite well on this year’s best schools for allied health and medical assisting services students. Medical Career & Technical College is a small private for-profit school located in the town of Richmond.

On average, medical assisting graduates from Medical Career & Technical College take out $6,500 in student loans while working on their degree.

Full Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services at Medical Career & Technical College Report

#22

AdventHealth University

Orlando, FL

AdventHealth University landed the #22 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best allied health and medical assisting services programs. Located in the city of Orlando, AHU is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

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#23

Nova Southeastern University

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Nova Southeastern University came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Best Allied Health Services Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. NUS Florida is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Fort Lauderdale.

Medical Assisting majors at NUS Florida take out an average of $29,625 in student loans while working on their egree.

Full Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services at Nova Southeastern University Report

#24

Albany State University

Albany, GA

Albany State University came in at #24 in this year’s edition of the Best Allied Health Services Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the city of Albany, Albany State is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

Medical Assisting majors at Albany State take out an average of $24,938 in student loans while working on their egree.

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Ross Medical Education Center - Erlanger did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for allied health and medical assisting services students. It came in at #25 on the list. Located in the large suburb of Erlanger, Ross - Erlanger is a private for-profit college with a small student population.

The average amount in student loans that medical assisting majors at Ross - Erlanger take out is $9,500.

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Rest of the Top Best Allied Health Services Schools in the Southeast Region

#26

South University, Montgomery

Montgomery, AL
#29

South University, Richmond

Glen Allen, VA
#30

Hodges University

Naples, FL
#31

South University, Columbia

Columbia, SC
#35

Delta Technical College

Horn Lake, MS
#37

Cape Coral Technical College

Cape Coral, FL
#38

Ayers Career College

Shreveport, LA
#40

Living Arts College

Raleigh, NC
#41

South University, West Palm Beach

Royal Palm Beach, FL
#42

Gwinnett College

Raleigh, NC
#45

Radford University

Radford, VA
#46

Fortis Institute - Cookeville

Cookeville, TN
#48

Trident Technical College

Charleston, SC
#49

First Coast Technical College

Saint Augustine, FL

Remaining Award Winners

This section represents the remainder of the colleges awarded a Best Allied Health Services Schools in the Southeast Region badge. Showing in this list means the college was ranked in the top 15% of the 372 different Southeast allied health and medical assisting services schools we analyzed.

Rank College Location
51 Tidewater Community College Norfolk, VA
52 Ross Medical Education Center - Huntsville Huntsville, AL
53 Unitech Training Academy-Lafayette Lafayette, LA
54 Gwinnett College - Marietta Campus Marietta, GA
55 Blue Cliff College - Gulfport Gulfport, MS

Additional Noteworthy Schools

These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also great but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Best Allied Health Services Schools in the Southeast Region award.

Rank College Location
56 Unitech Training Academy-Houma Houma, LA
57 Delta College of Arts & Technology - Lafayette Campus Lafayette, LA
58 Northern Virginia Community College Annandale, VA
59 Unitech Training Academy-West Monroe Lafayette, LA
60 South University, Virginia Beach Virginia Beach, VA
61 Compass Career College Hammond, LA
62 Unitech Training Academy-Lake Charles Lake Charles, LA
63 Athens Technical College Athens, GA
64 Pensacola School of Massage Therapy & Health Careers Pensacola, FL
65 Central Piedmont Community College Charlotte, NC
66 Southeastern College-West Palm Beach West Palm Beach, FL
67 Blue Cliff College - Fayetteville Fayetteville, AR
68 Ross Medical Education Center - Charleston Charleston, WV
69 Emerald Coast Technical College DeFuniak Springs, FL
70 Genesis Career College-Lebanon Lebanon, TN
71 Gwinnett Technical College Lawrenceville, GA
72 Southwestern Community College Sylva, NC
73 Ross Medical Education Center - Knoxville Knoxville, TN
74 Eastern College of Health Vocations, Little Rock Little Rock, AR

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

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

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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