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2023 Most Popular Allied Health Services Schools in the Southeast Region

432 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.

The Most Popular Allied Health Services Schools in the Southeast Region ranking is one of many tools that Healthcare Degree Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 432 schools in the Southeast 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 & Medical Assisting Services program at each school on the list.

Check out the medical assisting programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in the Southeast Region .

#1

Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Our 2023 rankings named Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale the most popular school in the Southeast Region for allied health and medical assisting services students. Located in the medium-sized city of Fort Lauderdale, Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.

While working on their degree, medical assisting majors at Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale accumulate an average of around $26,562 in student debt. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $158, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#2

ECPI University

Virginia Beach, VA

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend ECPI University. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Most Popular Allied Health Services Schools in the Southeast Region list. ECPI University is a fairly large private for-profit school located in the city of Virginia Beach.

Medical Assisting majors at ECPI University take out an average of $16,954 in student loans while working on their egree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $73, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Concorde Career College - Memphis is a great place for allied health and medical assisting services students. Concorde Career College - Memphis is a small private for-profit school located in the city of Memphis.

While working on their degree, medical assisting majors at Concorde Career College - Memphis accumulate an average of around $18,877 in student debt. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $117.

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The excellent programs at Southern Technical College helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best allied health and medical assisting services schools in the Southeast Region . Southern Technical College is a small private for-profit school located in the large suburb of Orlando.

The average amount in student loans that medical assisting majors at Southern Technical College take out is $15,625. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $47.

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

While working on their degree, medical assisting majors at Florida Vocational Institute accumulate an average of around $9,007 in student debt. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $39.

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With a ranking of #6, South Florida Institute of Technology did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for allied health and medical assisting services students. Located in the large city of Miami, South Florida Institute of Technology is a private for-profit college with a small student population.

While working on their degree, medical assisting majors at South Florida Institute of Technology accumulate an average of around $5,490 in student debt.

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United Education Institute-Morrow did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for allied health and medical assisting services students. It came in at #7 on the list. Located in the suburb of Morrow, United Education Institute-Morrow is a private for-profit school with a small student population.

While working on their degree, medical assisting majors at United Education Institute-Morrow accumulate an average of around $9,500 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 $85.

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Ultimate Medical Academy - Clearwater did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for allied health and medical assisting services students. It came in at #8 on the list. UMA Clearwater is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Clearwater.

The average amount in student loans that medical assisting majors at UMA Clearwater take out is $17,347.

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#9

Delta Technical College

Horn Lake, MS

Delta Technical College came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Allied Health Services Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the large suburb of Horn Lake, Delta Technical College is a private for-profit college with a small student population.

While working on their degree, medical assisting majors at Delta Technical College accumulate an average of around $9,500 in student debt. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $54, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#10

Martinsburg College

Martinsburg, WV

With a ranking of #10, Martinsburg College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for allied health and medical assisting services students. Martinsburg College is a small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Martinsburg.

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#11

Southern Technical College

Fort Myers, FL

Southern Technical College came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Allied Health Services Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the small city of Fort Myers, Southern Technical College is a private for-profit college with a small student population.

After completing their degree, medical assisting graduates from Southern Technical College carry an average student debt load of $17,442.

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Florida Career College - Orlando landed the #12 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular allied health and medical assisting services programs. Located in the suburb of Orlando, Florida Career College - Orlando is a private for-profit college with a small student population.

On average, medical assisting graduates from Florida Career College - Orlando take out $9,500 in student loans while working on their degree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $104.

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Blue Cliff College - Metairie came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Allied Health Services Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the city of Metairie, Blue Cliff College - Metairie is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

While working on their degree, medical assisting majors at Blue Cliff College - Metairie accumulate an average of around $19,043 in student debt. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $56, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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Florida Career College - West Palm Beach landed the #14 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular allied health and medical assisting services programs. Located in the large suburb of West Palm Beach, Florida Career College - West Palm Beach is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

After completing their degree, medical assisting graduates from Florida Career College - West Palm Beach carry an average student debt load of $9,500. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $104.

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#15

South College

Knoxville, TN

South College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for allied health and medical assisting services students. It came in at #15 on the list. Located in the midsize city of Knoxville, South College is a private for-profit college with a moderately-sized student population.

Medical Assisting majors at South College take out an average of $22,010 in student loans while working on their egree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $320, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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With a ranking of #16, Florida Career College - Hialeah did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for allied health and medical assisting services students. Located in the suburb of Hialeah, Florida Career College - Hialeah is a private for-profit school with a small student population.

The average amount in student loans that medical assisting majors at Florida Career College - Hialeah take out is $9,500. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $104.

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Unitech Training Academy-Lafayette landed the #17 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular allied health and medical assisting services programs. Located in the medium-sized city of Lafayette, Unitech Training Academy-Lafayette is a private for-profit school with a small student population.

While working on their degree, medical assisting majors at Unitech Training Academy-Lafayette accumulate an average of around $10,874 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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Rasmussen University - Florida ranked #18 on this year’s Most Popular Allied Health Services Schools in the Southeast Region list. Rasmussen University - Florida is a moderately-sized private for-profit school located in the small city of Ocala.

After completing their degree, medical assisting graduates from Rasmussen University - Florida carry an average student debt load of $19,179. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $64.

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With a ranking of #19, Altierus Career College - Norcross did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for allied health and medical assisting services students. Altierus Career College - Norcross is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Norcross.

On average, medical assisting graduates from Altierus Career College - Norcross take out $9,500 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 $42.

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With a ranking of #20, Florida Career College - Margate did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for allied health and medical assisting services students. Located in the suburb of Margate, Florida Career College - Margate is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

Medical Assisting majors at Florida Career College - Margate take out an average of $9,500 in student loans while working on their egree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $104.

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Florida Career College - Lauderdale Lakes ranked #21 on this year’s Most Popular Allied Health Services Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the large suburb of Lauderdale Lakes, Florida Career College - Lauderdale Lakes is a private for-profit school with a small student population.

While working on their degree, medical assisting majors at Florida Career College - Lauderdale Lakes accumulate an average of around $9,500 in student debt. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $104.

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Concorde Career Institute - Tampa ranked #21 on this year’s Most Popular Allied Health Services Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the city of Tampa, Concorde Career Institute - Tampa is a private for-profit college with a small student population.

The average amount in student loans that medical assisting majors at Concorde Career Institute - Tampa take out is $9,500. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $59.

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With a ranking of #23, Florida Career College - Tampa did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for allied health and medical assisting services students. Florida Career College - Tampa is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the large suburb of Tampa.

While working on their degree, medical assisting majors at Florida Career College - Tampa accumulate an average of around $9,500 in student debt. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $104.

Read full report on Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services at Florida Career College - Tampa

Concorde Career College - Southaven came in at #24 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Allied Health Services Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the suburb of Southaven, Concorde Career College - Southaven is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

After completing their degree, medical assisting graduates from Concorde Career College - Southaven carry an average student debt load of $18,877. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $117.

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Florida Career College - Boynton Beach landed the #25 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular allied health and medical assisting services programs. Florida Career College - Boynton Beach is a small private for-profit school located in the city of Boynton Beach.

The average amount in student loans that medical assisting majors at Florida Career College - Boynton Beach take out is $9,500. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $104.

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#30

Savannah Technical College

Savannah, GA
#31

Fortis College

Mobile, AL
#31

Fortis College - Smyrna

Smyrna, GA
#34

Florida Career College

Pembroke Pines, FL
#38

EduMed Partners

Goodlettsville, TN
#40

Arkansas Tech University

Russellville, AR
#40

MedQuest College

Louisville, KY
#45

Columbus Technical College

Columbus, GA
#47

Central Georgia Technical College

Warner Robins, GA
#49

Fortis College - Baton Rouge

Baton Rouge, LA

Remaining Award Winners

This list shows the rest of the colleges awarded a Most Popular Allied Health Services Schools in the Southeast Region badge. Showing in this list means the school was ranked in the top 15% of the 432 different Southeast allied health and medical assisting services schools we analyzed.

Rank College Location
52 Concorde Career Institute - Orlando Orlando, FL
52 Fortis Institute - Birmingham Birmingham, AL
54 Bossier Parish Community College Bossier City, LA
54 Southeastern College - Charlotte Charlotte, NC
56 Florida Career College - Miami Miami, FL
57 Atlanta Technical College Atlanta, GA
57 Fortis College - Montgomery Montgomery, AL
57 Greenville Technical College Greenville, SC
60 Oconee Fall Line Technical College Sandersville, GA
60 Woodruff Medical Training and Testing Tucker, GA
62 Blue Cliff College - Alexandria Alexandria, LA
62 Tidewater Community College Norfolk, VA
64 Southeastern College - Charleston North Charleston, SC

Additional Noteworthy Schools

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

Rank College Location
65 West Virginia Junior College - Morgantown Morgantown, WV
65 Southeastern College-West Palm Beach West Palm Beach, FL
67 Lanier Technical College Oakwood, GA
67 Owensboro Community and Technical College Owensboro, KY
69 Medical Institute of Palm Beach Greenacres, FL
69 Fortis Institute - Nashville Nashville, TN
71 Miami Dade College Miami, FL
72 Nova Southeastern University Fort Lauderdale, FL
73 Blue Cliff College - Gulfport Gulfport, MS
74 Fortis College - Dothan Dothan, AL
74 Wake Technical Community College Raleigh, NC
76 Southeast Kentucky Community and Technical College Cumberland, KY
77 Miller-Motte College Raleigh Raleigh, NC
77 Broward College Fort Lauderdale, FL
79 Augusta Technical College Augusta, GA
79 Central Piedmont Community College Charlotte, NC
81 Miller-Motte College Conway Conway, SC
81 American National University Salem, VA
81 Delgado Community College New Orleans, LA
84 Medical Training College Baton Rouge, LA
85 Ayers Career College Shreveport, LA
85 Ogeechee Technical College Statesboro, GA

Best Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services Colleges by State

Explore the best allied health and medical assisting services colleges 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 26 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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