2023 Best Value Healthcare Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region
Highlighting Quality Schools With More Affordable Prices
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. Also there are many trade schools and bootcamps that offer short-term programs that open up more career options.
The Best Value Healthcare Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking is one of many tools that Healthcare Degree Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 266 schools in the Southeast Region to see which ones offered the best value associate degree programs for healthcare students. The goal was to highlight schools with more affordable prices than others offering similar quality experiences.
When determining this ranking, we place a high emphasis on the school's quality as well as its sticker price. Even though a college may be affordable, it may not offer value. Specifically, our score for quality is discounted by the published tuition and fees charged by the given college. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The more quality your dollar buys, the better the value.
Our calculations use out-of-state tuition and fees in our nationwide and regional rankings. For statewide rankings, we use average in-state tuition and fees.
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Our analysis found Coahoma Community College to be the best value school for healthcare students who want to pursue a associate degree in the Southeast Region . Coahoma Community College is located in Clarksdale, Mississippi and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 60 associate degrees to qualified students.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at Coahoma Community College are $3,003 a year. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $12,935 in student loans.
If you are interested in distance education, Coahoma Community College is an excellent choice, since the school is online.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Arkansas State University - Newport. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Value Healthcare Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in Newport, Arkansas, the small public school awarded 77 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at ASUN are $4,320 a year. On average, associate degree students take out $15,938 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Some students may be able to take online classes at ASUN. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 62% took at least some of their classes online.
ASUN excels when it comes to quality. It’s ranked in the top 15% of all schools on our Best Healthcare Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list.
Out of the 266 schools in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s value ranking, American Public University System landed the # 3 spot on the list. This large private for-profit school is located in Charles Town, West Virginia, and it awarded 664 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
American Military University undergraduate students pay an average of $7,360 in tuition and fees each year. Associate Degree recipients from this school accumulate an average of $23,232 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Since American Military University is primarily an online school, it is an excellent choice for undergraduate students who need more flexibility than what is offered at some other schools.
In addition to its best value ranking, and one of the reasons why the school is on the list, American Military University is ranked #1 for overall quality in the Southeast Region .
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend South Louisiana Community College. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Value Healthcare Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in Lafayette, Louisiana, the medium-sized public school awarded 127 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2020-2021.
South Louisiana Community College undergraduate students pay an average of $4,205 in tuition and fees each year. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $16,545 in student loans.
South Louisiana Community 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. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 29% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
The excellent associate degree programs at University of Arkansas Community College - Batesville helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best value healthcare schools in the Southeast Region . University of Arkansas Community College - Batesville is a small public school located in Batesville, Arkansas that handed out 79 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at UACCB are $3,438 per year. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $12,191 in student loans.
UACCB 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 53% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
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With a ranking of #6, Bossier Parish Community College did quite well on this year’s best value schools for healthcare students working on their associate degree. Bossier Parish Community College is located in Bossier City, Louisiana and has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 151 associate degrees to qualified students.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Bossier Parish Community College are $4,284 per year. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $23,507 in student loans.
Interested in an online degree? Then you definitely want to check out Bossier Parish Community College. Every undergraduate student at the school took at least one class online.
Southern Regional Technical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for healthcare students to get an associate degree. It came in at #7 on the list. Southwest Georgia Technical College is a small public school situated in Thomasville, Georgia. It awarded 160 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at Southwest Georgia Technical College are $5,402 a year. On average, associate degree students take out $13,212 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Southwest Georgia Technical 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 62% took at least some of their classes online.
On top of its placing in our value ranking, Southwest Georgia Technical College also did well on our Best Healthcare Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. It’s in the top 10% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.
Georgia Northwestern Technical College landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value associate degree healthcare programs. Located in Rome, Georgia, the medium-sized public school handed out 134 associate degree awards in 2020-2021.
Georgia Northwestern Technical College undergraduate students pay an average of $5,462 in tuition and fees each year. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $14,482 in student loans.
Online courses are available at Georgia Northwestern Technical 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 71% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
As a testament to the quality of education it offers, Georgia Northwestern Technical College also is in the top 10% of our Best Healthcare Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking.
With a ranking of #9, NorthWest Arkansas Community College did quite well on this year’s best value schools for healthcare students working on their associate degree. NorthWest Arkansas Community College is a medium-sized public school located in Bentonville, Arkansas that handed out 125 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at NWACC are $4,456 a year. Associate Degree recipients from this school accumulate an average of $15,871 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
One thing to take note of is that NWACC does offer online classes in some areas. In fact, around 79% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Athens Technical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for healthcare students to get an associate degree. It came in at #10 on the list. Athens, Georgia is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 112 students in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Athens Technical College are $5,462 per year. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $14,099 in student loans.
Athens Technical 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. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 45% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Athens Technical College excels when it comes to quality. It’s ranked in the top 10% of all schools on our Best Healthcare Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list.
Fletcher Technical Community College ranked #11 on this year’s Best Value Healthcare Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Fletcher Technical Community College is a public institution located in Schriever, Louisiana. The school has a small population, and it awarded 38 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Fletcher Technical Community College undergraduate students pay an average of $3,981 in tuition and fees each year. On average, associate degree students take out $12,772 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Fletcher Technical Community College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In 2019-2020 about 73% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Delgado Community College landed the #12 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value associate degree healthcare programs. Delgado Community College is located in New Orleans, Louisiana and has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 399 associate degrees to qualified students.
Delgado Community College undergraduate students pay an average of $4,079 in tuition and fees each year. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $26,862 in student loans.
Online courses are available at Delgado Community 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 71% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Louisiana Delta Community College came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Healthcare Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. LDCC is a public institution located in Monroe, Louisiana. The school has a small population, and it awarded 43 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at LDCC are $4,159 per year. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $18,139 in student loans.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at LDCC. In 2019-2020 about 63% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Southern Crescent Technical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for healthcare students to get an associate degree. It came in at #14 on the list. Located in Griffin, Georgia, the small public school awarded 145 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Southern Crescent Technical College are $5,526 per year. On average, associate degree students take out $16,750 in loans while pursuing their degree.
One thing to take note of is that Southern Crescent Technical College does offer online classes in some areas. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 75% took at least some of their classes online.
As a testament to the quality of education it offers, Southern Crescent Technical College also is in the top 15% of our Best Healthcare Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking.
With a ranking of #15, Chattahoochee Technical College did quite well on this year’s best value schools for healthcare students working on their associate degree. This medium-sized public school is located in Marietta, Georgia, and it awarded 154 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at Chattahoochee Technical College are $5,602 a year. Associate Degree recipients from this school accumulate an average of $17,365 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
One thing to take note of is that Chattahoochee Technical College does offer online classes in some areas. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 65% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
In addition to its great value ranking, Chattahoochee Technical College is in the top 15% of all schools on our Best Healthcare Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list.
Coastal Pines Technical College ranked #16 on this year’s Best Value Healthcare Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Coastal Pines Technical College is a small public school located in Waycross, Georgia that handed out 53 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at Coastal Pines Technical College are $4,906 a year.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Coastal Pines Technical College does offer online classes for certain majors. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 46% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Oconee Fall Line Technical College landed the #17 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value associate degree healthcare programs. Located in Sandersville, Georgia, the small public school handed out 64 associate degree awards in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at OFTC are $5,472 a year. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $14,345 in student loans.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at OFTC. In fact, around 68% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
On top of its placing in our value ranking, OFTC also did well on our Best Healthcare Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. It’s in the top 20% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.
Columbia Southern University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for healthcare students to get an associate degree. It came in at #18 on the list. Columbia Southern University is a fairly large private for-profit school situated in Orange Beach, Alabama. It awarded 59 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Columbia Southern University undergraduate students pay an average of $5,775 in tuition and fees each year. On average, associate degree students take out $20,725 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Columbia Southern University is primarily an online school, so it is a great choice for returning adults and students who work full time.
Columbia Southern University excels when it comes to quality. It’s ranked in the top 10% of all schools on our Best Healthcare Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list.
Gwinnett Technical College ranked #19 on this year’s Best Value Healthcare Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in Lawrenceville, Georgia, the medium-sized public school handed out 162 associate degree awards in 2020-2021.
GTC undergraduate students pay an average of $5,636 in tuition and fees each year. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $20,433 in student loans.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at GTC. In fact, around 69% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
On top of its placing in our value ranking, GTC also did well on our Best Healthcare Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. It’s in the top 15% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.
West Georgia Technical College landed the #20 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value associate degree healthcare programs. West Georgia Technical College is a medium-sized public school located in Waco, Georgia that handed out 148 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at West Georgia Technical College are $5,452 per year. On average, associate degree students take out $19,107 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at West Georgia Technical College. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 72% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
West Georgia Technical College also claimed a spot on our Best Healthcare Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. It’s in the top 20% of all schools in this category.
Ogeechee Technical College ranked #21 on this year’s Best Value Healthcare Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Ogeechee Technical College is a small public school situated in Statesboro, Georgia. It awarded 58 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Ogeechee Technical College are $5,540 per year. Associate Degree recipients from this school accumulate an average of $13,176 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Ogeechee Technical College. In fact, around 70% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
On top of its placing in our value ranking, Ogeechee Technical College also did well on our Best Healthcare Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. It’s in the top 20% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.
Augusta Technical College came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Healthcare Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in Augusta, Georgia, the small public school handed out 132 associate degree awards in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Augusta Technical College are $5,632 per year. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $13,751 in student loans.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Augusta Technical College does offer online classes for certain majors. During the 2019-2020 year, about 66% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Augusta Technical College excels when it comes to quality. It’s ranked in the top 20% of all schools on our Best Healthcare Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list.
University of Arkansas Rich Mountain came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Healthcare Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in Mena, Arkansas, the very small public school awarded 30 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2020-2021.
UA Rich Mountain undergraduate students pay an average of $3,816 in tuition and fees each year.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at UA Rich Mountain. During the 2019-2020 year, about 70% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
With a ranking of #23, Pearl River Community College did quite well on this year’s best value schools for healthcare students working on their associate degree. Located in Poplarville, Mississippi, the small public school awarded 245 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2020-2021.
Pearl River Community College undergraduate students pay an average of $4,500 in tuition and fees each year. On average, associate degree students take out $13,691 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Pearl River Community College. In fact, around 58% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Georgia Military College came in at #25 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Healthcare Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Georgia Military College is a public institution located in Milledgeville, Georgia. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 349 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Georgia Military College are $6,390 per year. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $16,673 in student loans.
Georgia Military 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. In fact, around 58% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Georgia Military College also claimed a spot on our Best Healthcare Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. It’s in the top 10% of all schools in this category.
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These schools also performed well in our best healthcare schools ranking:
| Rank | School | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 41 | Savannah Technical College | Savannah, GA |
| 41 | Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas | Helena, AR |
| 43 | Pitt Community College | Winterville, NC |
| 44 | Columbus Technical College | Columbus, GA |
| 45 | Lanier Technical College | Oakwood, GA |
| 46 | Baton Rouge Community College | Baton Rouge, LA |
| 47 | Northwest Mississippi Community College | Senatobia, MS |
| 48 | Albany Technical College | Albany, GA |
| 49 | Arkansas State University - Beebe | Beebe, AR |
| 50 | Georgia Piedmont Technical College | Clarkston, GA |
| 51 | South Piedmont Community College | Polkton, NC |
| 52 | East Central Community College | Decatur, MS |
| 53 | Atlanta Technical College | Atlanta, GA |
| 54 | Florence-Darlington Technical College | Florence, SC |
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*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.
References
- 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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