2023 Best Value Allied Health Services Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region
Identifying Quality Schools at More Affordable Prices
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.
To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Healthcare Degree Search has created its Best Value Allied Health Services Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Our analysis looked at 205 schools in the Southeast Region to see which associate degree programs offered the best value experiences for medical assisting students with the aim of identifying those quality schools that are more affordable than some of their counterparts.
When determining this ranking, we place a high emphasis on the school's quality as well as its sticker price. Even though a college may be affordable, it may not offer value. More specifically, we discount our quality score by the published tuition and fees charged by a school. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The value is determined by how much quality your dollar buys.
Our calculations use out-of-state tuition and fees in our nationwide and regional rankings. Average in-state tuition and fees are used for our statewide rankings.
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2023 Best Value Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region
Check out the medical assisting associate degree programs at these schools if you want to get the best value for your educational dollar.
Top 25 Best Southeast Region Schools for Affordable Quality for an Associate in Allied Health Services
Our analysis found Pearl River Community College to be the best value school for allied health and medical assisting services students who want to pursue a associate degree in the Southeast Region . Pearl River Community College is a small public school located in the rural area of Poplarville.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Pearl River Community College are $4,500 a year. While working on their Associate Degree, medical assisting majors at Pearl River Community College accumulate an average of around $16,761 in student debt.
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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Bossier Parish Community College is a great value for allied health and medical assisting services students working on their associate degree. Bossier Parish Community College is a medium-sized public school located in the small city of Bossier City.
Bossier Parish Community College undergraduate students pay an average of $4,284 in tuition and fees each year. After completing their Associate Degree, medical assisting graduates from Bossier Parish Community College carry an average student debtload of $22,338.
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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Athens Technical College is a great value for allied health and medical assisting services students working on their associate degree. Located in the midsize city of Athens, Athens Technical College is a public college with a small student population.
Athens Technical College undergraduate students pay an average of $5,462 in tuition and fees each year. While working on their Associate Degree, medical assisting majors at Athens Technical College accumulate an average of around $16,069 in student debt.
Athens Technical College also claimed a spot on our Best Allied Health Services Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. It’s in the top 10% of all schools in this category.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Chattahoochee Technical College. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Value Allied Health Services Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Chattahoochee Technical College is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Marietta.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Chattahoochee Technical College are $5,602 per year.
On top of its placing in our value ranking, Chattahoochee Technical College also did well on our Best Allied Health Services Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. It’s in the top 15% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Itawamba Community College. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Value Allied Health Services Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. ICC is a small public school located in the remote town of Fulton.
ICC undergraduate students pay an average of $5,360 in tuition and fees each year. On average, medical assisting graduates from ICC take out $18,740 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.
Delgado 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 #6 on the list. Delgado Community College is a large public school located in the large city of New Orleans.
Delgado Community College undergraduate students pay an average of $4,079 in tuition and fees each year. Medical Assisting majors at Delgado Community College take out an average of $24,884 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.
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NorthWest Arkansas 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 #6 on the list. NWACC is a medium-sized public school located in the city of Bentonville.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at NWACC are $4,456 a year. The average amount in student loans that medical assisting majors at NWACC take out while working on their Associate Degree is $17,280.
Southern Regional Technical College ranked #8 on this year’s Best Value Allied Health Services Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the distant town of Thomasville, Southwest Georgia Technical College is a public college with a small student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Southwest Georgia Technical College are $5,402 per year.
In addition to its great value ranking, Southwest Georgia Technical College is in the top 10% of all schools on our Best Allied Health Services Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list.
Georgia Northwestern Technical College ranked #9 on this year’s Best Value Allied Health Services Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the small city of Rome, Georgia Northwestern Technical College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Georgia Northwestern Technical College are $5,462 a year.
Georgia Northwestern Technical College excels when it comes to quality. It’s ranked in the top 10% of all schools on our Best Allied Health Services Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list.
Augusta Technical College came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Allied Health Services Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the midsize city of Augusta, Augusta Technical College is a public school with a small student population.
Augusta Technical College undergraduate students pay an average of $5,632 in tuition and fees each year.
On top of its placing in our value ranking, Augusta Technical College also did well on our Best Allied Health Services Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. It’s in the top 20% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.
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Southern Crescent Technical College landed the #11 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value associate degree allied health and medical assisting services programs. Southern Crescent Technical College is a small public school located in the suburb of Griffin.
Southern Crescent Technical College undergraduate students pay an average of $5,526 in tuition and fees each year.
Southern Crescent Technical College excels when it comes to quality. It’s ranked in the top 15% of all schools on our Best Allied Health Services Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list.
With a ranking of #12, Holmes Community College did quite well on this year’s best value schools for allied health and medical assisting services students working on their associate degree. Located in the rural area of Goodman, Holmes Community College is a public college with a small student population.
Holmes Community College undergraduate students pay an average of $6,210 in tuition and fees each year. After completing their Associate Degree, medical assisting graduates from Holmes Community College carry an average student debtload of $21,017.
Holmes Community College also claimed a spot on our Best Allied Health Services Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. It’s in the top 20% of all schools in this category.
Meridian Community College came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Allied Health Services Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. MCC is a small public school located in the remote town of Meridian.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at MCC are $5,428 per year. Medical Assisting majors at MCC take out an average of $13,627 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.
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Craven 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 #14 on the list. Located in the small city of New Bern, Craven Community College is a public college with a small student population.
Craven Community College undergraduate students pay an average of $6,630 in tuition and fees each year. While working on their Associate Degree, medical assisting majors at Craven Community College accumulate an average of around $19,394 in student debt.
On top of its placing in our value ranking, Craven Community College also did well on our Best Allied Health Services Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. It’s in the top 20% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.
West Georgia Technical College ranked #15 on this year’s Best Value Allied Health Services Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the rural area of Waco, West Georgia Technical College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.
West Georgia Technical College undergraduate students pay an average of $5,452 in tuition and fees each year.
West Georgia Technical College also claimed a spot on our Best Allied Health Services Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. It’s in the top 20% of all schools in this category.
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North Georgia Technical 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 #16 on the list. Located in the rural area of Clarkesville, North Georgia Technical College is a public college with a small student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at North Georgia Technical College are $5,422 per year.
University of Arkansas - Pulaski Technical College ranked #17 on this year’s Best Value Allied Health Services Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. UA Pulaski Tech is a small public school located in the city of North Little Rock.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at UA Pulaski Tech are $6,900 a year. While working on their Associate Degree, medical assisting majors at UA Pulaski Tech accumulate an average of around $24,202 in student debt.
As a testament to the quality of education it offers, UA Pulaski Tech also is in the top 15% of our Best Allied Health Services Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking.
Atlanta Technical College came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Allied Health Services Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the large city of Atlanta, Atlanta Area Tech is a public school with a small student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Atlanta Area Tech are $5,564 a year. On average, medical assisting graduates from Atlanta Area Tech take out $32,531 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.
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Central Georgia Technical College ranked #19 on this year’s Best Value Allied Health Services Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the city of Warner Robins, CGTC is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at CGTC are $5,442 per year.
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Trident Technical College came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Allied Health Services Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the midsize city of Charleston, Trident Technical College is a public school with a large student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Trident Technical College are $8,690 per year.
In addition to its best value ranking, and one of the reasons why the school is on the list, Trident Technical College is ranked #4 for overall quality for medical assisting in the Southeast Region .
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Lanier Technical College landed the #21 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value associate degree allied health and medical assisting services programs. Lanier Technical College is a moderately-sized public school located in the rural area of Oakwood.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Lanier Technical College are $6,666 a year.
Southwestern Community College ranked #22 on this year’s Best Value Allied Health Services Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Southwestern Community College is a small public school located in the town of Sylva.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Southwestern Community College are $7,913 per year. On average, medical assisting graduates from Southwestern Community College take out $14,504 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.
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Albany Technical College came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Allied Health Services Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Albany Technical College is a small public school located in the city of Albany.
Albany Technical College undergraduate students pay an average of $5,396 in tuition and fees each year. Medical Assisting majors at Albany Technical College take out an average of $16,763 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.
Wiregrass Georgia Technical College came in at #24 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Allied Health Services Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the suburb of Valdosta, Wiregrass Georgia Technical College is a public college with a small student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Wiregrass Georgia Technical College are $5,552 a year.
South Piedmont Community College ranked #25 on this year’s Best Value Allied Health Services Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. South Piedmont Community College is a small public school located in the rural area of Polkton.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at South Piedmont Community College are $6,623 per year.
Rest of the Top Best Value Allied Health Services Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region
Additional Noteworthy Schools
Here are some additional great value schools for Allied Health Services students in the Southeast Region seeking value that almost earned our Best Value Allied Health Services Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 32 | Vance-Granville Community College | Henderson, NC |
| 33 | Surry Community College | Dobson, NC |
| 34 | Taylor College | Belleview, FL |
| 35 | Herzing University - Winter Park | Winter Park, FL |
| 36 | Columbus Technical College | Columbus, GA |
| 37 | Florida State College at Jacksonville | Jacksonville, FL |
| 38 | Blue Ridge Community and Technical College | Martinsburg, WV |
| 38 | Herzing University - Atlanta | Atlanta, GA |
| 40 | Pitt Community College | Winterville, NC |
| 41 | Cabarrus College of Health Sciences | Concord, NC |
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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Majors Related to Medical Assisting
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
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.
- 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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