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

109 Colleges
$24,410 Avg Salary
$13,512 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Health & Medical Administrative Services Undergraduate Certificate 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.

The Most Popular Health/Medical Admin Services Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southwest Region ranking is one of many tools that Healthcare Degree Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 109 schools in the Southwest Region to see which ones were the most popular undergraduate certificate 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.

Check out the health and medical administrative services undergraduate certificate programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in the Southwest Region .

Our 2023 rankings named Community Care College the most popular school in the Southwest Region for health and medical administrative services students working on their undergraduate certificate. Community Care College is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Tulsa.

Women make up 97% of the health and medical administrative services majors at the school.

While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, health and medical administrative services majors at Community Care College accumulate an average of around $15,652 in student debt.

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The in-demand undergraduate certificate programs at The College of Health Care Professions - Northwest helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular health and medical administrative services schools in the Southwest Region . CHCP - Northwest is a small private for-profit school located in the large city of Houston.

About 97% of the students majoring in health and medical administrative services at the school are women while 3% are male.

Health & Medical Administrative Services majors at CHCP - Northwest take out an average of $14,129 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate. 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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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Southern Careers Institute - Austin. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Health/Medical Admin Services Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southwest Region list. Southern Careers Institute - Austin is a small private for-profit school located in the large city of Austin.

About 94% of the students majoring in health and medical administrative services at the school are women while 6% are male.

Health & Medical Administrative Services majors at Southern Careers Institute - Austin take out an average of $11,930 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate. 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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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means American InterContinental University - Online is a great place for health and medical administrative services students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in the rural area of Schaumburg, AIU Online is a private for-profit college with a fairly large student population.

About 90% of the students majoring in health and medical administrative services at the school are women while 10% are male.

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#5

Bryan University

Tempe, AZ

The in-demand undergraduate certificate programs at Bryan University helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular health and medical administrative services schools in the Southwest Region . Located in the medium-sized city of Tempe, Bryan University is a private for-profit college with a small student population.

Women make up 97% of the health and medical administrative services majors at the school.

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Southern Careers Institute - San Antonio (NW Loop) came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Health/Medical Admin Services Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. Located in the large city of San Antonio, Southern Careers Institute - San Antonio (NW Loop) is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

About 82% of the students majoring in health and medical administrative services at the school are women while 18% are male.

On average, health and medical administrative services graduates from Southern Careers Institute - San Antonio (NW Loop) take out $11,930 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate. 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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The College of Health Care Professions - San Antonio landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate health and medical administrative services programs. CHCP - San Antonio is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the large city of San Antonio.

Women make up 82% of the health and medical administrative services majors at the school.

On average, health and medical administrative services graduates from CHCP - San Antonio take out $14,129 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate. 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 College of Health Care Professions - Southwest Houston came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Health/Medical Admin Services Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. CHCP - Southwest Houston is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the city of Houston.

Women make up 94% of the health and medical administrative services majors at the school.

Health & Medical Administrative Services majors at CHCP - Southwest Houston take out an average of $14,129 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate. 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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United Education Institute - UEI College - Phoenix ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Health/Medical Admin Services Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southwest Region list. Located in the large city of Phoenix, UEI College - Phoenix is a private for-profit school with a small student population.

Women make up 90% of the health and medical administrative services majors at the school.

On average, health and medical administrative services graduates from UEI College - Phoenix take out $11,046 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $85.

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Southern Careers Institute - San Antonio (SW Military Drive) ranked #10 on this year’s Most Popular Health/Medical Admin Services Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southwest Region list. Southern Careers Institute - San Antonio (SW Military Drive) is a small private for-profit school located in the large city of San Antonio.

Of the 51 students majoring in health and medical administrative services at Southern Careers Institute - San Antonio (SW Military Drive), 10% are male and 90% are female.

On average, health and medical administrative services graduates from Southern Careers Institute - San Antonio (SW Military Drive) take out $11,930 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate. 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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Arizona College - Mesa did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for health and medical administrative services students to get a undergraduate certificate. It came in at #11 on the list. Located in the large city of Mesa, Arizona College - Mesa is a private for-profit college with a small student population.

Of the 49 students majoring in health and medical administrative services at Arizona College - Mesa, 6% are male and 94% are female.

While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, health and medical administrative services majors at Arizona College - Mesa accumulate an average of around $15,952 in student debt.

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Altierus Career College - Bissonnet came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Health/Medical Admin Services Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. Located in the city of Houston, Altierus Career College - Bissonnet is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

About 94% of the students majoring in health and medical administrative services at the school are women while 6% are male.

Health & Medical Administrative Services majors at Altierus Career College - Bissonnet take out an average of $16,865 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.

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San Jacinto Community College landed the #13 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate health and medical administrative services programs. Located in the suburb of Pasadena, San Jacinto College is a public school with a fairly large student population.

Women make up 83% of the health and medical administrative services majors at the school.

While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, health and medical administrative services majors at San Jacinto College accumulate an average of around $21,572 in student debt.

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The College of Health Care Professions - Fort Worth ranked #14 on this year’s Most Popular Health/Medical Admin Services Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southwest Region list. Located in the city of Fort Worth, CHCP - Fort Worth is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

About 91% of the students majoring in health and medical administrative services at the school are women while 9% are male.

Health & Medical Administrative Services majors at CHCP - Fort Worth take out an average of $14,129 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate. 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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Southern Careers Institute - Harlingen ranked #15 on this year’s Most Popular Health/Medical Admin Services Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southwest Region list. Located in the city of Harlingen, Southern Careers Institute - Harlingen is a private for-profit college with a small student population.

About 83% of the students majoring in health and medical administrative services at the school are women while 17% are male.

Health & Medical Administrative Services majors at Southern Careers Institute - Harlingen take out an average of $11,930 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate. 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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Southern Careers Institute - Corpus Christi landed the #16 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate health and medical administrative services programs. Southern Careers Institute - Corpus Christi is a small private for-profit school located in the city of Corpus Christi.

Of the 45 students majoring in health and medical administrative services at Southern Careers Institute - Corpus Christi, 16% are male and 84% are female.

After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, health and medical administrative services graduates from Southern Careers Institute - Corpus Christi carry an average student debt load of $11,930. 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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Indian Capital Technology Center, Muskogee did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for health and medical administrative services students to get a undergraduate certificate. It came in at #16 on the list. Indian Capital Technology Center, Muskogee is a small public school located in the rural area of Muskogee.

About 96% of the students majoring in health and medical administrative services at the school are women while 4% are male.

On average, health and medical administrative services graduates from Indian Capital Technology Center, Muskogee take out $11,046 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.

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Honorable Mentions

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 Health/Medical Admin Services Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southwest Region award.

Rank College Location
18 The College of Health Care Professions - South San Antonio San-Antonio, TX
19 Florida Career College - Houston Campus Houston, TX
20 The College of Health Care Professions - Dallas Dallas, TX
20 The College of Health Care Professions - McAllen Campus McAllen, TX

Best Health & Medical Administrative Services Colleges by State

Explore the best health and medical administrative services colleges 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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