2023 Most Popular Allied Health Services Schools in the Southwest Region
Finding the Best Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services School for You
In 2020-2021, 84,492 allied health and medical assisting services students received a degree or certificate, making the major the #10 most popular in the country.
When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for healthcare students. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.
Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Healthcare Degree Search has created the Most Popular Allied Health Services Schools in the Southwest Region to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 177 schools in the Southwest Region to see which programs were the most popular 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.
2023 Most Popular Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services Schools in the Southwest Region
Check out the medical assisting 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 Services
Our 2023 rankings named The College of Health Care Professions - Northwest the most popular school in the Southwest Region for allied health and medical assisting services students. CHCP - Northwest is a small private for-profit school located in the city of Houston.
On average, medical assisting graduates from CHCP - Northwest take out $9,500 in student loans while working on their degree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $61.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Pima Medical Institute - Tucson. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Allied Health Services Schools in the Southwest Region list. Located in the large city of Tucson, PMI Tucson is a private for-profit school with a small student population.
The average amount in student loans that medical assisting majors at PMI Tucson take out is $23,562. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $76.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Southwest University at El Paso. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Most Popular Allied Health Services Schools in the Southwest Region list. Located in the city of El Paso, Southwest University at El Paso is a private for-profit school with a small student population.
Medical Assisting majors at Southwest University at El Paso take out an average of $15,010 in student loans while working on their egree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $55, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
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The excellent programs at Tulsa Technology Center helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best allied health and medical assisting services schools in the Southwest Region . Tulsa Tech is a small public school located in the large city of Tulsa.
Medical Assisting majors at Tulsa Tech take out an average of $6,947 in student loans while working on their egree.
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The excellent programs at PCI Health Training Center helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best allied health and medical assisting services schools in the Southwest Region . Located in the city of Dallas, PCI Health Training Center is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.
Medical Assisting majors at PCI Health Training Center take out an average of $8,550 in student loans while working on their egree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $37.
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Florida Career College - Houston Campus came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Allied Health Services Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. Located in the large city of Houston, Florida Career College - Houston Campus is a private for-profit school with a small student population.
After completing their degree, medical assisting graduates from Florida Career College - Houston Campus carry an average student debt load of $9,500. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $104.
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With a ranking of #7, United Education Institute - UEI College - Phoenix did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for allied health and medical assisting services students. Located in the large city of Phoenix, UEI College - Phoenix is a private for-profit college with a small student population.
On average, medical assisting graduates from UEI College - Phoenix take out $9,500 in student loans while working on their degree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $85, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
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Pima Medical Institute - Houston landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular allied health and medical assisting services programs. PMI Houston is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the large city of Houston.
On average, medical assisting graduates from PMI Houston take out $17,975 in student loans while working on their degree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $76.
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Pima Medical Institute - Mesa 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 #9 on the list. Located in the city of Mesa, PMI Mesa is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.
Medical Assisting majors at PMI Mesa take out an average of $17,975 in student loans while working on their egree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $76.
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The College of Health Care Professions - Southwest Houston ranked #10 on this year’s Most Popular Allied Health Services Schools in the Southwest Region list. CHCP - Southwest Houston is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the large city of Houston.
On average, medical assisting graduates from CHCP - Southwest Houston take out $9,500 in student loans while working on their degree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $61.
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Pima Medical Institute - Albuquerque landed the #11 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular allied health and medical assisting services programs. PMI Albuquerque is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the city of Albuquerque.
On average, medical assisting graduates from PMI Albuquerque take out $17,975 in student loans while working on their degree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $76.
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Southern Careers Institute - San Antonio (SW Military Drive) ranked #12 on this year’s Most Popular Allied Health Services Schools in the Southwest Region list. Southern Careers Institute - San Antonio (SW Military Drive) is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the large city of San Antonio.
The average amount in student loans that medical assisting majors at Southern Careers Institute - San Antonio (SW Military Drive) take out is $9,500. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $44, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
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With a ranking of #13, The College of Health Care Professions - Fort Worth did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for allied health and medical assisting services students. Located in the city of Fort Worth, CHCP - Fort Worth is a private for-profit school with a small student population.
After completing their degree, medical assisting graduates from CHCP - Fort Worth carry an average student debt load of $9,500. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $61.
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Southern Careers Institute - Pharr came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Allied Health Services Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. Southern Careers Institute - Pharr is a small private for-profit school located in the large suburb of Pharr.
The average amount in student loans that medical assisting majors at Southern Careers Institute - Pharr take out is $9,500. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $44, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
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CyberTex Institute of Technology ranked #15 on this year’s Most Popular Allied Health Services Schools in the Southwest Region list. Located in the city of Austin, CyberTex Institute of Technology is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.
Medical Assisting majors at CyberTex Institute of Technology take out an average of $7,811 in student loans while working on their egree. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $43.
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Remington College - Dallas Campus ranked #15 on this year’s Most Popular Allied Health Services Schools in the Southwest Region list. Remington College - Dallas Campus is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Garland.
While working on their degree, medical assisting majors at Remington College - Dallas Campus accumulate an average of around $19,123 in student debt. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $71.
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The College of Health Care Professions - Austin 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 #17 on the list. Located in the city of Austin, CHCP - Austin is a private for-profit school with a small student population.
On average, medical assisting graduates from CHCP - Austin take out $9,104 in student loans while working on their degree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $64, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
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Lone Star College System landed the #18 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular allied health and medical assisting services programs. North Harris Montgomery is a fairly large public school located in the medium-sized city of The Woodlands.
The average amount in student loans that medical assisting majors at North Harris Montgomery take out is $12,464.
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Southern Careers Institute - Corpus Christi came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Allied Health Services Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. Southern Careers Institute - Corpus Christi is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the large city of Corpus Christi.
On average, medical assisting graduates from Southern Careers Institute - Corpus Christi take out $9,500 in student loans while working on their degree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $44, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
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With a ranking of #20, Southern Careers Institute - Brownsville did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for allied health and medical assisting services students. Located in the city of Brownsville, Southern Careers Institute - Brownsville is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.
The average amount in student loans that medical assisting majors at Southern Careers Institute - Brownsville take out is $9,500. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $44, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
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The College of Health Care Professions - San Antonio came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Allied Health Services Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. CHCP - San Antonio is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the large city of San Antonio.
The average amount in student loans that medical assisting majors at CHCP - San Antonio take out is $9,500. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $61.
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The College of Health Care Professions - McAllen Campus came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Allied Health Services Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. CHCP - McAllen Campus is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the city of McAllen.
On average, medical assisting graduates from CHCP - McAllen Campus take out $9,500 in student loans while working on their degree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $61.
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Southern Careers Institute - Waco came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Allied Health Services Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. Located in the medium-sized city of Waco, Southern Careers Institute - Waco is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.
The average amount in student loans that medical assisting majors at Southern Careers Institute - Waco take out is $9,500. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $44, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
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Pima Medical Institute - El Paso 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 #24 on the list. PMI El Paso is a small private for-profit school located in the large city of El Paso.
While working on their degree, medical assisting majors at PMI El Paso accumulate an average of around $17,975 in student debt. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $76.
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Carrington College, Phoenix North 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 #25 on the list. Located in the city of Phoenix, Carrington College, Phoenix is a private for-profit college with a small student population.
After completing their degree, medical assisting graduates from Carrington College, Phoenix carry an average student debt load of $20,862. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $120.
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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 Southwest Region award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 27 | San Jacinto Community College | Pasadena, TX |
| 28 | Concorde Career College - San Antonio | San Antonio, TX |
| 29 | South Texas Training Center | San Benito, TX |
| 30 | Houston Community College | Houston, TX |
| 31 | Arizona College - Mesa | Mesa, AZ |
| 31 | Southern Careers Institute - Austin | Austin, TX |
| 33 | Southern Careers Institute - Harlingen | Harlingen, TX |
| 33 | The College of Health Care Professions - Dallas | Dallas, TX |
| 35 | Southern Careers Institute - San Antonio (NW Loop) | San Antonio, TX |
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 Southwest region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Texas | 1,416 |
| Arizona | 373 |
| Oklahoma | 289 |
| New Mexico | 177 |
Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services Related Majors
Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services is one of 30 different types of healthcare programs to choose from.
Medical Assisting Concentrations
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 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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