2023 Best Healthcare Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region
When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for healthcare students. You can choose a traditional brick and mortar school, or with the growth of online education, you can attend a school half-way across the country without even leaving your house. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school or bootcamp 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 Best Healthcare Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 287 schools in the Southeast Region to see which bachelor's degree programs offered the best educational experiences for healthcare students. Factors related to overall quality of the school, post-graduation earnings, average student debt, and more accumulated were considered when coming up with this list.
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Top Healthcare Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region of the U.S.
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Our analysis found University of Richmond to be the best school for healthcare students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in the Southeast Region .
Bachelor’s Degree recipients from URichmond accumulate an average of $20,430 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Elon University is a great place for healthcare students working on their bachelor’s degree.
If you want to attend Elon, expect to pay an average of $38,725 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $17,558 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Out of the 287 schools in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Duke University landed the # 3 spot on the list.
Duke does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $60,244. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Duke accumulate an average of $29,049 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Duke does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In fact, around 99% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at University of Virginia - Main Campus helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best healthcare schools in the Southeast Region .
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at University of Virginia is $19,785. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $54,438. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from University of Virginia accumulate an average of $18,266 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
University of Virginia does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. In fact, around 100% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Out of the 287 schools in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Herzing University - Kenner landed the # 5 spot on the list.
If you want to attend Herzing University - Kenner, expect to pay an average of $14,200 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $41,451 in student loans.
One thing to take note of is that Herzing University - Kenner does offer online classes in some areas. In 2019-2020 about 92% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Emory University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Healthcare Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking.
If you want to attend Emory, expect to pay an average of $55,468 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $19,081 in student loans.
Online courses are available at Emory, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In fact, around 100% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Herzing University - Birmingham did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for healthcare students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #7 on the list.
Herzing University - Birmingham does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $14,200. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Herzing University - Birmingham accumulate an average of $41,451 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Herzing University - Birmingham does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. During the 2019-2020 year, about 58% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
With a ranking of #8, James Madison University did quite well on this year’s best schools for healthcare students working on their bachelor’s degree.
Full-time students from Virginia pay an average of $12,638 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend JMU. Out-of-state students pay an average of $29,564. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $20,564 in student loans.
JMU does offer online classes for certain degree levels. During the 2019-2020 year, about 98% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
University of Mary Washington landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best bachelor’s degree healthcare programs.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at UMW is $13,800. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $30,226. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $21,222 in loans while pursuing their degree.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at UMW. In fact, around 97% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
University of South Florida - Main Campus came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Healthcare Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at USF Tampa is $6,410. Out-of-state students pay an average of $17,324. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $24,223 in loans while pursuing their degree.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at USF Tampa. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 97% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
University of Florida came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Healthcare Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking.
Full-time students from Florida pay an average of $6,381 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend UF. Out-of-state students pay an average of $28,659. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $18,875 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Some students may be able to take online classes at UF. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 99% took at least some of their classes online.
Columbia Southern University came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Best Healthcare Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $5,775 to cover tuition and fees at Columbia Southern University. The school does not offer an in-state discount. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $30,528 in student loans.
If you are interested in distance education, Columbia Southern University is an excellent choice, since the school is online.
With a ranking of #13, Virginia Commonwealth University did quite well on this year’s best schools for healthcare students working on their bachelor’s degree.
In-state students pay an average of $15,028 in tuition and fees if they attend VCU full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $36,366. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $24,661 in student loans.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since VCU does offer online classes for certain majors. During the 2019-2020 year, about 96% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Auburn University landed the #14 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best bachelor’s degree healthcare programs.
In-state students pay an average of $11,826 in tuition and fees if they attend Auburn full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $31,986. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Auburn accumulate an average of $22,004 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Auburn. During the 2019-2020 year, about 34% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
University of Georgia landed the #15 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best bachelor’s degree healthcare programs.
Students from Georgia who attend UGA full time pay an average of $12,068 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $31,108. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $21,296 in student loans.
UGA does offer online classes for certain degree levels. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 15% took at least some of their classes online.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill ranked #16 on this year’s Best Healthcare Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at UNC Chapel Hill is $9,028. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $36,891. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $16,347 in student loans.
One thing to take note of is that UNC Chapel Hill does offer online classes in some areas. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 99% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
American Public University System came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Best Healthcare Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking.
The average tuition and fees at American Military University is $7,360. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $28,030 in student loans.
American Military University is primarily an online school, so it is a great choice for returning adults and students who work full time.
Augusta University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for healthcare students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #18 on the list.
Full-time students from Georgia pay an average of $9,022 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Augusta University. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $24,400. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Augusta University accumulate an average of $27,553 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
One thing to take note of is that Augusta University does offer online classes in some areas. In fact, around 76% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
University of North Carolina at Greensboro ranked #19 on this year’s Best Healthcare Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list.
Full-time students from North Carolina pay an average of $7,468 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend UNC Greensboro. Out-of-state students pay an average of $22,627. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from UNC Greensboro accumulate an average of $24,759 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Online courses are available at UNC Greensboro, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In 2019-2020 about 98% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
The University of Tennessee - Knoxville did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for healthcare students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #20 on the list.
Full-time students from Tennessee pay an average of $13,244 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend UT Knoxville. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $31,664. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $22,232 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Some students may be able to take online classes at UT Knoxville. During the 2019-2020 year, about 42% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
With a ranking of #21, Harding University did quite well on this year’s best schools for healthcare students working on their bachelor’s degree.
If you want to attend Harding, expect to pay an average of $22,230 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Harding accumulate an average of $24,606 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Online courses are available at Harding, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 21% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
With a ranking of #22, Rasmussen University - Florida did quite well on this year’s best schools for healthcare students working on their bachelor’s degree.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $13,635 to cover tuition and fees at Rasmussen University - Florida. The school does not offer an in-state discount. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $37,026 in student loans.
Rasmussen University - Florida does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. In fact, around 100% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
University of Florida-Online came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Best Healthcare Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at UF Online is $3,876. Out-of-state students pay an average of $16,579. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $19,514 in student loans.
If you are interested in distance education, UF Online is an excellent choice, since the school is online.
Old Dominion University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for healthcare students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #24 on the list.
Full-time students from Virginia pay an average of $10,800 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Old Dominion. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $30,960. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $26,724 in student loans.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Old Dominion. In 2019-2020 about 99% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
University of Arkansas ranked #25 on this year’s Best Healthcare Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list.
Students from Arkansas who attend UARK full time pay an average of $9,574 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $26,390. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from UARK accumulate an average of $22,930 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since UARK does offer online classes for certain majors. In fact, around 99% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Rest of the Top 15% Best Healthcare Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region of the U.S.
Not only did these schools make the top 44 list, but they also landed in the top 15% of this year’s ranking:
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These schools also performed well in our best healthcare schools ranking:
| Rank | School | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 45 | University of Memphis | Memphis, TN |
| 46 | University of North Carolina at Wilmington | Wilmington, NC |
| 47 | Eastern Mennonite University | Harrisonburg, VA |
| 48 | North Carolina A & T State University | Greensboro, NC |
| 49 | University of Louisiana at Monroe | Monroe, LA |
| 50 | Berry College | Mount Berry, GA |
| 51 | University of Lynchburg | Lynchburg, VA |
| 52 | Bellarmine University | Louisville, KY |
| 53 | University of Mount Olive | Mount Olive, NC |
| 54 | Shepherd University | Shepherdstown, WV |
| 55 | Nova Southeastern University | Fort Lauderdale, FL |
| 56 | University of Central Florida | Orlando, FL |
| 57 | Georgia College & State University | Milledgeville, GA |
| 58 | The University of Alabama | Tuscaloosa, AL |
Notes and References
Footnotes
*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.
References
- Read more about our ranking methodology.
- 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 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).
- Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.
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