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2023 Best Healthcare Basic Certificate Schools in the Southwest Region

81 Schools Ranked
$5,264 Avg Tuition & Fees*

When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for healthcare students. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Also there are many trade schools and bpptcamp that offer short-term programs that open up more career options.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Healthcare Degree Search has developed this Best Healthcare Basic Certificate Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. This report analyzed 81 schools in the Southwest Region to see which ones offered the best basic certificate programs 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.

View our full ranking methodology.

Top Healthcare Basic Certificate Schools in the Southwest Region of the U.S.

Learn more about these excellent schools below:

Our 2023 rankings named The University of Texas at Austin the best school in the Southwest Region for healthcare students working on their basic certificate.

UT Austin does offer online classes for certain degree levels. 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.

Full The University of Texas at Austin Report

#2

Galveston College

Galveston, Texas
$2,950 Average Tuition & Fees

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Galveston College. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Healthcare Basic Certificate Schools in the Southwest Region list.

In-state students pay an average of $2,950 in tuition and fees if they attend Galveston College full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $5,200.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Galveston College. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 84% took at least some of their classes online.

Full Galveston College Report

#3

Northern Arizona University

Flagstaff, Arizona
$11,527 Average Tuition & Fees

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Northern Arizona University. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Healthcare Basic Certificate Schools in the Southwest Region list.

In-state students pay an average of $11,527 in tuition and fees if they attend NAU full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $17,761.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at NAU. During the 2019-2020 year, about 59% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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$4,200 Average Tuition & Fees

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend McLennan Community College. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Healthcare Basic Certificate Schools in the Southwest Region list.

In-state students pay an average of $4,200 in tuition and fees if they attend MCC full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $5,910.

MCC 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 2019-2020 about 57% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Phoenix - Arizona. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Healthcare Basic Certificate Schools in the Southwest Region list.

UOPX - Arizona does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In 2019-2020 about 100% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

Full University of Phoenix - Arizona Report

#6

Central Arizona College

Coolidge, Arizona

Central Arizona College ranked #6 on this year’s Best Healthcare Basic Certificate Schools in the Southwest Region list.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Pinal County Community College. In fact, around 96% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#7

Northeast Texas Community College

Mount Pleasant, Texas
$5,009 Average Tuition & Fees

Northeast Texas Community College ranked #7 on this year’s Best Healthcare Basic Certificate Schools in the Southwest Region list.

Students from Texas who attend NTCC full time pay an average of $5,009 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $6,449.

One thing to take note of is that NTCC does offer online classes in some areas. In fact, around 67% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

Full Northeast Texas Community College Report

$11,348 Average Tuition & Fees

Arizona State University - Tempe came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Healthcare Basic Certificate Schools in the Southwest Region ranking.

In-state students pay an average of $11,348 in tuition and fees if they attend ASU - Tempe full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $29,438.

Online courses are available at ASU - Tempe, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. During the 2019-2020 year, about 93% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

Full Arizona State University - Tempe Report

Remington College - Dallas Campus came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Healthcare Basic Certificate Schools in the Southwest Region ranking.

If you are interested in distance education, Remington College - Dallas Campus is an excellent choice, since the school is online.

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#10

El Centro College

Dallas, Texas

El Centro College came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Healthcare Basic Certificate Schools in the Southwest Region ranking.

El Centro College 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. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 92% took at least some of their classes online.

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#11

Panola College

Carthage, Texas
$3,672 Average Tuition & Fees

Panola College came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Healthcare Basic Certificate Schools in the Southwest Region ranking.

Full-time students from Texas pay an average of $3,672 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Panola College. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $4,680.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Panola College. During the 2019-2020 year, about 72% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

Full Panola College Report

#12

Lone Star College System

The Woodlands, Texas
$4,848 Average Tuition & Fees

Lone Star College System did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for healthcare students to get a basic certificate. It came in at #12 on the list.

Full-time students from Texas pay an average of $4,848 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend North Harris Montgomery. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $6,168.

One thing to take note of is that North Harris Montgomery does offer online classes in some areas. In 2019-2020 about 72% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#13

GateWay Community College

Phoenix, Arizona
$2,070 Average Tuition & Fees

GateWay Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for healthcare students to get a basic certificate. It came in at #13 on the list.

In-state students pay an average of $2,070 in tuition and fees if they attend GateWay Community College full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $7,854.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at GateWay Community College. During the 2019-2020 year, about 74% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

Full GateWay Community College Report

With a ranking of #14, Remington College - Fort Worth Campus did quite well on this year’s best schools for healthcare students working on their basic certificate.

If you are interested in distance education, Remington College - Fort Worth Campus is an excellent choice, since the school is online.

Full Remington College - Fort Worth Campus Report

Remington College - Houston Southeast Campus landed the #15 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best basic certificate healthcare programs.

Remington College - Houston Southeast Campus is primarily an online school, so it is a great choice for returning adults and students who work full time.

Full Remington College - Houston Southeast Campus Report

With a ranking of #16, Remington College - North Houston Campus did quite well on this year’s best schools for healthcare students working on their basic certificate.

Interested in an online degree? Then you definitely want to check out Remington College - North Houston Campus. Every undergraduate student at the school took at least one class online.

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#17

Eastern Arizona College

Thatcher, Arizona

Eastern Arizona College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for healthcare students to get a basic certificate. It came in at #17 on the list.

Online courses are available at Eastern Arizona College, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In 2019-2020 about 29% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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Texas State Technical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for healthcare students to get a basic certificate. It came in at #18 on the list.

Some students may be able to take online classes at TSTC. During the 2019-2020 year, about 97% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#19

Midland College

Midland, Texas
$4,620 Average Tuition & Fees

Midland College came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Best Healthcare Basic Certificate Schools in the Southwest Region ranking.

Full-time students from Texas pay an average of $4,620 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Midland College. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $5,880.

One thing to take note of is that Midland College does offer online classes in some areas. In 2019-2020 about 63% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

Full Midland College Report

#20

College of the Mainland

Texas City, Texas
$2,973 Average Tuition & Fees

College of the Mainland ranked #20 on this year’s Best Healthcare Basic Certificate Schools in the Southwest Region list.

Full-time students from Texas pay an average of $2,973 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend COM. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $3,873.

Online courses are available at COM, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In 2019-2020 about 77% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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$3,094 Average Tuition & Fees

Collin County Community College District landed the #21 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best basic certificate healthcare programs.

Students from Texas who attend Collin County Community College District full time pay an average of $3,094 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $5,104.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Collin County Community College District. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 95% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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$8,580 Average Tuition & Fees

Austin Community College District landed the #22 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best basic certificate healthcare programs.

In-state students pay an average of $8,580 in tuition and fees if they attend Austin Community College District full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $10,590.

Online courses are available at Austin Community College District, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 99% took at least some of their classes online.

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#23

South Texas College

McAllen, Texas
$4,530 Average Tuition & Fees

South Texas College came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Best Healthcare Basic Certificate Schools in the Southwest Region ranking.

Full-time students from Texas pay an average of $4,530 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend South Texas College. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $7,920.

South Texas College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 94% took at least some of their classes online.

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#24

Victoria College

Victoria, Texas
$3,840 Average Tuition & Fees

Victoria College came in at #24 in this year’s edition of the Best Healthcare Basic Certificate Schools in the Southwest Region ranking.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Victoria College is $3,840. Out-of-state students pay an average of $4,872.

Online courses are available at Victoria College, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. During the 2019-2020 year, about 97% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#25

Weatherford College

Weatherford, Texas
$5,700 Average Tuition & Fees

Weatherford College came in at #25 in this year’s edition of the Best Healthcare Basic Certificate Schools in the Southwest Region ranking.

Full-time students from Texas pay an average of $5,700 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Weatherford College. Out-of-state students pay an average of $7,800.

One thing to take note of is that Weatherford College does offer online classes in some areas. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 37% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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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%.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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