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2023 Best Value Health/Medical Admin Services Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region

Identifying Quality Schools at More Affordable Prices

193 Colleges
$5,218 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$27,621 Avg Salary

Finding the Best Health & Medical Administrative Services Associate Degree School for You

With 89,359 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, health and medical administrative services is the #2 most popular major in the United States.

Today's healthcare students have lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Healthcare Degree Search has created the Best Value Health/Medical Admin Services Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 193 schools in the Southeast Region to see which associate degree programs offered the best value experiences for health and medical administrative services students with the aim of identifying those quality schools that are more affordable than some of their counterparts.

Our ranking of value is based on the quality of a program as defined in our per sticker price dollar. 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.

In our regional and nationwide rankings, out-of-state tution and fees are used in our calculations. Average in-state tuition and fees are used for our statewide rankings.

2023 Best Value Health & Medical Administrative Services Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region

Check out the health and medical administrative services 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 Health/Medical Admin Services

#1

Coahoma Community College

Clarksdale, MS

Our analysis found Coahoma Community College to be the best value school for health and medical administrative services students who want to pursue a associate degree in the Southeast Region . Coahoma Community College is a small public school located in the rural area of Clarksdale.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Coahoma Community College are $3,003 a year.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Georgia Northwestern Technical College. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Value Health/Medical Admin Services Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the city of Rome, Georgia Northwestern Technical College is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

Georgia Northwestern Technical College undergraduate students pay an average of $5,462 in tuition and fees each year.

Georgia Northwestern Technical College also claimed a spot on our Best Health/Medical Admin 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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The excellent associate degree programs at West Georgia Technical College helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best value health and medical administrative services schools in the Southeast Region . Located in the rural area of Waco, West Georgia Technical College is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

West Georgia Technical College undergraduate students pay an average of $5,452 in tuition and fees each year. Health & Medical Administrative Services majors at West Georgia Technical College take out an average of $23,269 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

West Georgia Technical College also claimed a spot on our Best Health/Medical Admin 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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Out of the 193 schools in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, NorthWest Arkansas Community College landed the # 4 spot on the list. NWACC is a moderately-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. After completing their Associate Degree, health and medical administrative services graduates from NWACC carry an average student debtload of $21,170.

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#5

Ogeechee Technical College

Statesboro, GA

Out of the 193 schools in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Ogeechee Technical College landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in the town of Statesboro, Ogeechee Technical College is a public school with a small student population.

Ogeechee Technical College undergraduate students pay an average of $5,540 in tuition and fees each year. After completing their Associate Degree, health and medical administrative services graduates from Ogeechee Technical College carry an average student debtload of $14,056.

Ogeechee Technical College also claimed a spot on our Best Health/Medical Admin 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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Coastal Pines Technical College ranked #6 on this year’s Best Value Health/Medical Admin Services Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Coastal Pines Technical College is a small public school located in the remote town of Waycross.

Coastal Pines Technical College undergraduate students pay an average of $4,906 in tuition and fees each year.

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Augusta Technical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for health and medical administrative services students to get a associate degree. It came in at #7 on the list. Located in the midsize city of Augusta, Augusta Technical College is a public college with a small student population.

Augusta Technical College undergraduate students pay an average of $5,632 in tuition and fees each year.

Augusta Technical College excels when it comes to quality. It’s ranked in the top 20% of all schools on our Best Health/Medical Admin Services Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list.

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Southern Crescent Technical College came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Health/Medical Admin Services Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. 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.

On top of its placing in our value ranking, Southern Crescent Technical College also did well on our Best Health/Medical Admin Services Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. It’s in the top 15% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.

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#9

Columbia Southern University

Orange Beach, AL

Columbia Southern University landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value associate degree health and medical administrative services programs. Columbia Southern University is a fairly large private for-profit school located in the town of Orange Beach.

Columbia Southern University undergraduate students pay an average of $5,775 in tuition and fees each year. After completing their Associate Degree, health and medical administrative services graduates from Columbia Southern University carry an average student debtload of $25,952.

On top of its placing in our value ranking, Columbia Southern University also did well on our Best Health/Medical Admin Services Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. It’s in the top 10% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.

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Athens Technical College came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Health/Medical Admin Services Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the city of Athens, Athens Technical College is a public college with a small student population.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Athens Technical College are $5,462 a year.

Athens Technical College excels when it comes to quality. It’s ranked in the top 10% of all schools on our Best Health/Medical Admin Services Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list.

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#11

Gwinnett Technical College

Lawrenceville, GA

With a ranking of #11, Gwinnett Technical College did quite well on this year’s best value schools for health and medical administrative services students working on their associate degree. GTC is a moderately-sized public school located in the large suburb of Lawrenceville.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at GTC are $5,636 per year.

In addition to its great value ranking, GTC is in the top 15% of all schools on our Best Health/Medical Admin Services Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list.

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#12

Pearl River Community College

Poplarville, MS

Pearl River Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for health and medical administrative services students to get a associate degree. It came in at #12 on the list. 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. On average, health and medical administrative services graduates from Pearl River Community College take out $16,693 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

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Southeastern Technical College came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Health/Medical Admin Services Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Southeastern Technical College is a small public school located in the town of Vidalia.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Southeastern Technical College are $5,527 per year.

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#14

Bossier Parish Community College

Bossier City, LA

Bossier Parish Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for health and medical administrative services students to get a associate degree. It came in at #14 on the list. 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. The average amount in student loans that health and medical administrative services majors at Bossier Parish Community College take out while working on their Associate Degree is $31,459.

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#15

Craven Community College

New Bern, NC

Craven Community College came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Health/Medical Admin Services Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the small city of New Bern, Craven Community College is a public school with a small student population.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Craven Community College are $6,630 per year.

As a testament to the quality of education it offers, Craven Community College also is in the top 20% of our Best Health/Medical Admin Services Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking.

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University of Arkansas Rich Mountain landed the #16 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value associate degree health and medical administrative services programs. UA Rich Mountain is a small public school located in the town of Mena.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at UA Rich Mountain are $3,816 per year.

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University of Arkansas Community College - Batesville did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for health and medical administrative services students to get a associate degree. It came in at #17 on the list. UACCB is a small public school located in the town of Batesville.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at UACCB are $3,438 a year.

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Albany Technical College ranked #18 on this year’s Best Value Health/Medical Admin Services Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Albany Technical College is a small public school located in the city of Albany.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Albany Technical College are $5,396 per year.

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Georgia Piedmont Technical College ranked #19 on this year’s Best Value Health/Medical Admin Services Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the large suburb of Clarkston, Georgia Piedmont Technical College is a public college with a small student population.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Georgia Piedmont Technical College are $5,578 per year.

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With a ranking of #20, Southern Regional Technical College did quite well on this year’s best value schools for health and medical administrative services students working on their associate degree. 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 Health/Medical Admin Services Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list.

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Chattahoochee Technical College came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Health/Medical Admin Services Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Chattahoochee Technical College is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Marietta.

Chattahoochee Technical College undergraduate students pay an average of $5,602 in tuition and fees each year. The average amount in student loans that health and medical administrative services majors at Chattahoochee Technical College take out while working on their Associate Degree is $16,606.

Chattahoochee Technical College excels when it comes to quality. It’s ranked in the top 15% of all schools on our Best Health/Medical Admin Services Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list.

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#22

Pitt Community College

Winterville, NC

Pitt Community College ranked #22 on this year’s Best Value Health/Medical Admin Services Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Pitt Community College is a medium-sized public school located in the suburb of Winterville.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Pitt Community College are $6,548 per year. Health & Medical Administrative Services majors at Pitt Community College take out an average of $26,510 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

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Southwest Mississippi Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for health and medical administrative services students to get a associate degree. It came in at #23 on the list. SMCC is a small public school located in the remote town of Summit.

SMCC undergraduate students pay an average of $6,080 in tuition and fees each year.

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#24

Meridian Community College

Meridian, MS

Meridian Community College came in at #24 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Health/Medical Admin 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. Health & Medical Administrative Services majors at MCC take out an average of $11,508 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

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With a ranking of #25, Itawamba Community College did quite well on this year’s best value schools for health and medical administrative services students working on their associate degree. 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, health and medical administrative services graduates from ICC take out $18,890 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

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Rest of the Top Best Value Health/Medical Admin Services Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region

#27

Trident Technical College

Charleston, SC

Additional Noteworthy Schools

Here are some additional great value schools for Health/Medical Admin Services students in the Southeast Region seeking value that almost earned our Best Value Health/Medical Admin Services Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region award.

Rank College Location
29 Wiregrass Georgia Technical College Valdosta, GA
29 Delgado Community College New Orleans, LA
31 Lanier Technical College Oakwood, GA
32 South Piedmont Community College Polkton, NC
32 Holmes Community College Goodman, MS
34 Brunswick Community College Bolivia, NC
35 Wallace State Community College, Hanceville Hanceville, AL
36 Rasmussen University - Florida Ocala, FL
37 Copiah-Lincoln Community College Wesson, MS
38 Vance-Granville Community College Henderson, NC

Best Health & Medical Administrative Services Colleges by State

Explore the best health and medical administrative services schools for a specific state in the Southeast region.

State Degrees Awarded
Florida 8,048
North Carolina 2,189
Tennessee 479
Georgia 1,116
Kentucky 482
West Virginia 435
Virginia 988
Alabama 622
Louisiana 674
Mississippi 459
South Carolina 302
Arkansas 178

One of 30 majors within the healthcare area of study, health and medical administrative services has other similar majors worth exploring.

Health & Medical Administrative Services Concentrations

Major Annual Graduates
Health Care Management 31,436
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder 10,149
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician 9,664
Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller 8,186
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant & Medical Secretary 8,049
Medical Office Assistant/Specialist 4,894
Hospital & Health Care Facilities Administration/Management 4,391
Medical Office Management/Administration 3,564
Health Information Management 3,317
Other Health & Medical Administrative Services 2,245
Medical/Health Management & Clinical Assistant/Specialist 1,180
Medical Reception/Receptionist 781
Long Term Care Administration/Management 353
Clinical Research Coordinator 344
Medical Office Computer Specialist/Assistant 224
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist 198
Healthcare Innovation 183
Health Unit Coordinator/Ward Clerk 94
Medical Staff Services Technology/Technician 26
Health Unit Manager/Ward Supervisor 22
Health/Medical Claims Examiner 15
Disease Registry Data Management 8
Healthcare Information Privacy Assurance and Security 7

Related Major Annual Graduates
Nursing 322,592
Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services 84,492
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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