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2023 Most Popular Health/Medical Admin Services Schools in the Southwest Region

217 Colleges
$31,231 Avg Salary
$21,650 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Health & Medical Administrative Services School for You

In 2020-2021, 89,359 health and medical administrative services students received a degree or certificate, making the major the #2 most popular in the country.

When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for healthcare students. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Healthcare Degree Search has created its Most Popular Health/Medical Admin Services Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. This report analyzed 217 schools in the Southwest 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 Health & Medical Administrative Services program at each school on the list.

The colleges and universities below are the most popular for health and medical administrative services majors pursuing a .

Our analysis found University of Phoenix - Arizona to be the most popular school for health and medical administrative services students who want to pursue a degree in the Southwest Region . Located in the city of Tempe, UOPX - Arizona is a private for-profit college with a very large student population.

The average amount in student loans that health and medical administrative services majors at UOPX - Arizona take out is $29,306. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $137.

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#2

Grand Canyon University

Phoenix, AZ

Out of the 217 schools in the Southwest Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Grand Canyon University landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the city of Phoenix, Grand Canyon University is a private for-profit college with a fairly large student population.

After completing their degree, health and medical administrative services graduates from Grand Canyon University carry an average student debt load of $37,172. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $170, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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Out of the 217 schools in the Southwest Region that were part of this year’s ranking, American InterContinental University - Online landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the rural area of Schaumburg, AIU Online is a private for-profit college with a fairly large student population.

Health & Medical Administrative Services majors at AIU Online take out an average of $51,257 in student loans while working on their egree.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend The College of Health Care Professions - Northwest. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Most Popular Health/Medical Admin Services Schools in the Southwest Region list. CHCP - Northwest is a small private for-profit school located in the city of Houston.

While working on their degree, health and medical administrative services majors at CHCP - Northwest accumulate an average of around $23,402 in student debt. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $69, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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The excellent programs at Pima Medical Institute - Tucson helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best health and medical administrative services schools in the Southwest Region . Located in the city of Tucson, PMI Tucson is a private for-profit college with a small student population.

Health & Medical Administrative Services majors at PMI Tucson take out an average of $25,696 in student loans while working on their egree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $57, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular health and medical administrative services programs. TTUHSC is a medium-sized public school located in the large city of Lubbock.

Health & Medical Administrative Services majors at TTUHSC take out an average of $27,600 in student loans while working on their egree.

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Community Care College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for health and medical administrative services students. It came in at #7 on the list. Community Care College is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Tulsa.

The average amount in student loans that health and medical administrative services majors at Community Care College take out is $15,356.

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Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Health/Medical Admin Services Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. OSU Center for Health Sciences is a small public school located in the large city of Tulsa.

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The University of Texas at Dallas ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Health/Medical Admin Services Schools in the Southwest Region list. Located in the city of Richardson, UT Dallas is a public school with a very large student population.

After completing their degree, health and medical administrative services graduates from UT Dallas carry an average student debt load of $21,657.

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With a ranking of #10, University of Houston - Clear Lake did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for health and medical administrative services students. UH Clear Lake is a medium-sized public school located in the large suburb of Houston.

The average amount in student loans that health and medical administrative services majors at UH Clear Lake take out is $21,582.

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#11

Texas State University

San Marcos, TX

With a ranking of #11, Texas State University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for health and medical administrative services students. Located in the small city of San Marcos, Texas State is a public school with a very large student population.

Health & Medical Administrative Services majors at Texas State take out an average of $26,340 in student loans while working on their egree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $172.

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Arizona State University - Skysong ranked #12 on this year’s Most Popular Health/Medical Admin Services Schools in the Southwest Region list. ASU - Skysong is a fairly large public school located in the city of Scottsdale.

Health & Medical Administrative Services majors at ASU - Skysong take out an average of $22,530 in student loans while working on their egree.

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Southern Careers Institute - Austin did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for health and medical administrative services students. It came in at #13 on the list. Southern Careers Institute - Austin is a small private for-profit school located in the city of Austin.

While working on their degree, health and medical administrative services majors at Southern Careers Institute - Austin accumulate an average of around $9,500 in student debt. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $49, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#14

Bryan University

Tempe, AZ

Bryan University ranked #14 on this year’s Most Popular Health/Medical Admin Services Schools in the Southwest Region list. Located in the medium-sized city of Tempe, Bryan University is a private for-profit college with a small student population.

Health & Medical Administrative Services majors at Bryan University take out an average of $22,358 in student loans while working on their egree.

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#15

Sam Houston State University

Huntsville, TX

Sam Houston State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for health and medical administrative services students. It came in at #15 on the list. SHSU is a very large public school located in the distant town of Huntsville.

Health & Medical Administrative Services majors at SHSU take out an average of $27,750 in student loans while working on their egree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $195.

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#16

South Texas College

McAllen, TX

South Texas College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for health and medical administrative services students. It came in at #16 on the list. Located in the medium-sized city of McAllen, South Texas College is a public college with a fairly large student population.

Health & Medical Administrative Services majors at South Texas College take out an average of $4,299 in student loans while working on their egree.

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#17

Tyler Junior College

Tyler, TX

Tyler Junior College ranked #17 on this year’s Most Popular Health/Medical Admin Services Schools in the Southwest Region list. Located in the midsize city of Tyler, Tyler Junior College is a public college with a fairly large student population.

The average amount in student loans that health and medical administrative services majors at Tyler Junior College take out is $19,605.

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#18

College of the Mainland

Texas City, TX

College of the Mainland landed the #18 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular health and medical administrative services programs. COM is a small public school located in the suburb of Texas City.

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Southwest University at El Paso came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Health/Medical Admin Services Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. Located in the city of El Paso, Southwest University at El Paso is a private for-profit college with a small student population.

The average amount in student loans that health and medical administrative services majors at Southwest University at El Paso take out is $20,000. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $75.

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Collin County Community College District did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for health and medical administrative services students. It came in at #20 on the list. Collin County Community College District is a fairly large public school located in the suburb of McKinney.

The average amount in student loans that health and medical administrative services majors at Collin County Community College District take out is $16,710.

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Brookline College - Phoenix did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for health and medical administrative services students. It came in at #21 on the list. Located in the city of Phoenix, Brookline College - Phoenix is a private for-profit school with a small student population.

Health & Medical Administrative Services majors at Brookline College - Phoenix take out an average of $17,496 in student loans while working on their egree.

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With a ranking of #22, McLennan Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for health and medical administrative services students. MCC is a medium-sized public school located in the city of Waco.

The average amount in student loans that health and medical administrative services majors at MCC take out is $11,718.

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San Jacinto Community College landed the #23 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular health and medical administrative services programs. Located in the suburb of Pasadena, San Jacinto College is a public college with a very large student population.

On average, health and medical administrative services graduates from San Jacinto College take out $14,161 in student loans while working on their degree.

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The College of Health Care Professions - South San Antonio landed the #24 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular health and medical administrative services programs. Located in the city of San-Antonio, CHCP - South San Antonio is a private for-profit school with a small student population.

The average amount in student loans that health and medical administrative services majors at CHCP - South San Antonio take out is $15,258. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $69, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#25

Pima Community College

Tucson, AZ

Pima Community College came in at #25 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Health/Medical Admin Services Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. Pima County Community College District is a large public school located in the large city of Tucson.

While working on their degree, health and medical administrative services majors at Pima County Community College District accumulate an average of around $9,584 in student debt.

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#30

Galveston College

Galveston, TX

Honorable Mentions

Here are some additional popular schools for Health/Medical Admin Services students in the Southwest Region that almost earned our Most Popular Health/Medical Admin Services Schools in the Southwest Region award.

Rank College Location
33 Arizona State University - Tempe Tempe, AZ
34 The College of Health Care Professions - Southwest Houston Houston, TX
35 The College of Health Care Professions - San Antonio San Antonio, TX
35 Texas Southern University Houston, TX
37 Remington College - Dallas Campus Garland, TX
38 Central Texas College Killeen, TX
39 Midland College Midland, TX
40 United Education Institute - UEI College - Phoenix Phoenix, AZ
40 Blinn College Brenham, TX
40 The College of Health Care Professions - Dallas Dallas, TX
43 Southern Careers Institute - Harlingen Harlingen, TX
43 Baylor University Waco, TX
43 Southwestern Oklahoma State University Weatherford, OK

Best Health & Medical Administrative Services Colleges by State

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

State Degrees Awarded
Texas 2,598
Arizona 3,817
Oklahoma 454
New Mexico 67

Health & Medical Administrative Services is one of 30 different types of healthcare programs to choose from.

Health & Medical Administrative Services Focus Areas

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

Majors Similar to Health & Medical Administrative Services

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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