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2023 Most Popular Online Healthcare Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southwest Region

45 Schools Ranked
$11,573 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$26,702 Avg Student Debt

A healthcare student has lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Or you may find the programs at a trade school or bootcamp to be a better alternative for you.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Healthcare Degree Search has created its Most Popular Online Healthcare Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. Our analysis looked at 45 schools in the Southwest Region to see which online bachelor's degree programs were the most popular for healthcare students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from schools with online programs.

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2,504 Total Awards
$41,357 Avg Student Debt

Our 2023 rankings named University of Phoenix - Arizona the most popular school in the Southwest Region for healthcare students working on their bachelor’s degree. This large private for-profit school is located in Tempe, Arizona, and it awarded 2,504 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Bachelor’s Degree recipients from UOPX - Arizona accumulate an average of $41,357 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 90% were women.

Around 100% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#2

Grand Canyon University

Phoenix, Arizona
5,530 Total Awards
$17,189 Average Tuition & Fees
$31,746 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you attend Grand Canyon University. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Most Popular Online Healthcare Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region list. Grand Canyon University is a large private for-profit school situated in Phoenix, Arizona. It awarded 5,530 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

If you want to attend Grand Canyon University, expect to pay an average of $17,189 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 $31,746 in student loans. Around 88% of those degree recipients were women.

In 2019-2020 about 90% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#3

Arizona State University - Skysong

Scottsdale, Arizona
900 Total Awards
$10,818 Average Tuition & Fees
$26,041 Avg Student Debt

The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at Arizona State University - Skysong helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular healthcare schools in the Southwest Region . Located in Scottsdale, Arizona, the large public school awarded 900 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.

In-state students pay an average of $10,818 in tuition and fees if they attend ASU - Skysong full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $13,092. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from ASU - Skysong accumulate an average of $26,041 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 86% were women.

If you are interested in distance education, ASU - Skysong is an excellent choice, since the school is online.

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#4

Texas A&M University - College Station

College Station, Texas
820 Total Awards
$12,204 Average Tuition & Fees
$19,847 Avg Student Debt

Out of the 45 schools in the Southwest Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Texas A&M University - College Station landed the # 4 spot on the list. Texas A&M University - College Station is a large public school located in College Station, Texas that handed out 820 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Full-time students from Texas pay an average of $12,204 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Texas A&M College Station. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $38,855. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $19,847 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 88% of those degree recipients were women.

To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 36% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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279 Total Awards
$35,952 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you attend Pima Medical Institute - Tucson. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Most Popular Online Healthcare Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region list. PMI Tucson is a private for-profit institution located in Tucson, Arizona. The school has a small population, and it awarded 279 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $35,952 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 76% were women.

During the 2019-2020 year, about 22% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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278 Total Awards
$12,418 Average Tuition & Fees
$46,026 Avg Student Debt

American InterContinental University - Online did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for healthcare students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #6 on the list. American InterContinental University - Online is a fairly large private for-profit school located in Schaumburg, Arizona that handed out 278 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

If you want to attend AIU Online, expect to pay an average of $12,418 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 $46,026 in student loans. Around 65% of those degree recipients were women.

If you are interested in distance education, AIU Online is an excellent choice, since the school is online.

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#7

Sam Houston State University

Huntsville, Texas
509 Total Awards
$8,960 Average Tuition & Fees
$25,557 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #7, Sam Houston State University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for healthcare students working on their bachelor’s degree. Sam Houston State University is a large public school located in Huntsville, Texas that handed out 509 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at SHSU is $8,960. Out-of-state students pay an average of $18,752. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $25,557 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 89% were women.

During the 2019-2020 year, about 58% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#8

Southwestern Oklahoma State University

Weatherford, Oklahoma
368 Total Awards
$7,913 Average Tuition & Fees
$22,171 Avg Student Debt

Southwestern Oklahoma State University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Healthcare Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. SWOSU is located in Weatherford, Oklahoma and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 368 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at SWOSU is $7,913. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $15,023. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $22,171 in student loans. Around 80% of those degree recipients were women.

Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 85% took at least some of their classes online.

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#9

Northeastern State University

Tahlequah, Oklahoma
207 Total Awards
$7,115 Average Tuition & Fees
$25,435 Avg Student Debt

Northeastern State University ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Online Healthcare Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region list. Located in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, the medium-sized public school handed out 207 bachelor’s degree awards in 2020-2021.

Full-time students from Oklahoma pay an average of $7,115 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend NSU. Out-of-state students pay an average of $15,755. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $25,435 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 87% were women.

Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 88% took at least some of their classes online.

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#10

Oklahoma Panhandle State University

Goodwell, Oklahoma
125 Total Awards
$7,490 Average Tuition & Fees
$22,185 Avg Student Debt

Oklahoma Panhandle State University landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree healthcare programs. Located in Goodwell, Oklahoma, the small public school handed out 125 bachelor’s degree awards in 2020-2021.

In-state students pay an average of $7,490 in tuition and fees if they attend OPSU full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $8,234. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from OPSU accumulate an average of $22,185 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 90% of those degree recipients were women.

During the 2019-2020 year, about 92% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#11

University of Central Oklahoma

Edmond, Oklahoma
244 Total Awards
$8,030 Average Tuition & Fees
$25,293 Avg Student Debt

University of Central Oklahoma ranked #11 on this year’s Most Popular Online Healthcare Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region list. This fairly large public school is located in Edmond, Oklahoma, and it awarded 244 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

In-state students pay an average of $8,030 in tuition and fees if they attend UCO full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $18,917. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $25,293 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 68% were women.

To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 49% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

Full University of Central Oklahoma Report

123 Total Awards
$6,528 Average Tuition & Fees
$21,944 Avg Student Debt

Eastern New Mexico University - Main Campus did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for healthcare students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #12 on the list. This small public school is located in Portales, New Mexico, and it awarded 123 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Full-time students from New Mexico pay an average of $6,528 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend ENMU - Main Campus. Out-of-state students pay an average of $8,568. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $21,944 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 93% were women.

Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 100% took at least some of their classes online.

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1,092 Total Awards
$9,389 Average Tuition & Fees
$25,311 Avg Student Debt

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center landed the #13 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree healthcare programs. Located in Lubbock, Texas, the medium-sized public school handed out 1,092 bachelor’s degree awards in 2020-2021.

Full-time students from Texas pay an average of $9,389 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend TTUHSC. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $22,230. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from TTUHSC accumulate an average of $25,311 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 85% were women.

To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 66% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#14

South Texas College

McAllen, Texas
102 Total Awards
$4,530 Average Tuition & Fees
$6,791 Avg Student Debt

South Texas College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for healthcare students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #14 on the list. This large public school is located in McAllen, Texas, and it awarded 102 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

In-state students pay an average of $4,530 in tuition and fees if they attend South Texas College full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $7,920. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $6,791 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 79% were women.

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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#15

MSU Texas

Wichita Falls, Texas
433 Total Awards
$9,776 Average Tuition & Fees
$26,931 Avg Student Debt

MSU Texas did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for healthcare students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #15 on the list. Wichita Falls, Texas is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 433 students in 2020-2021.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at MSU Texas is $9,776. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $11,726. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $26,931 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 80% were women.

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.

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72 Total Awards

The College of Health Care Professions - Northwest came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Healthcare Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. CHCP - Northwest is a private for-profit institution located in Houston, Texas. The school has a small population, and it awarded 72 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Around 86% of those degree recipients were women.

Around 72% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#17

University of North Texas

Denton, Texas
180 Total Awards
$11,090 Average Tuition & Fees
$22,773 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #17, University of North Texas did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for healthcare students working on their bachelor’s degree. UNT is a large public school situated in Denton, Texas. It awarded 180 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

In-state students pay an average of $11,090 in tuition and fees if they attend UNT full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $20,906. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $22,773 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 89% of those degree recipients were women.

Around 78% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#18

East Central University

Ada, Oklahoma
78 Total Awards
$7,195 Average Tuition & Fees
$22,763 Avg Student Debt

East Central University landed the #18 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree healthcare programs. ECU is located in Ada, Oklahoma and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 78 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at ECU is $7,195. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $16,555. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from ECU accumulate an average of $22,763 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 86% of those degree recipients were women.

If you are interested in distance education, ECU is an excellent choice, since the school is online.

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#19

Ottawa University - Phoenix

Phoenix, Arizona
59 Total Awards
$13,281 Average Tuition & Fees
$31,724 Avg Student Debt

Ottawa University - Phoenix landed the #19 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree healthcare programs. Ottawa University - Phoenix is located in Phoenix, Arizona and has a very small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 59 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.

The average tuition and fees at Ottawa University - Phoenix is $13,281. 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 $31,724 in student loans. Around 86% of those degree recipients were women.

Since Ottawa University - Phoenix 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.

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#20

Oklahoma Christian University

Edmond, Oklahoma
50 Total Awards
$25,090 Average Tuition & Fees
$23,467 Avg Student Debt

Oklahoma Christian University came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Healthcare Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. OC is located in Edmond, Oklahoma and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 50 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.

If you want to attend OC, expect to pay an average of $25,090 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $23,467 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 84% were women.

Around 36% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#21

Hallmark University

San Antonio, Texas
46 Total Awards
$35,096 Avg Student Debt

Hallmark University ranked #21 on this year’s Most Popular Online Healthcare Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region list. Hallmark is a very small private not-for-profit school situated in San Antonio, Texas. It awarded 46 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $35,096 in student loans. Around 85% of those degree recipients were women.

In 2019-2020 about 76% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#22

University of the Incarnate Word

San Antonio, Texas
194 Total Awards
$33,100 Average Tuition & Fees
$30,183 Avg Student Debt

University of the Incarnate Word did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for healthcare students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #22 on the list. UIW is a private not-for-profit institution located in San Antonio, Texas. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 194 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The average tuition and fees at UIW is $33,100. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $30,183 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 76% of those degree recipients were women.

Around 97% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#23

Western New Mexico University

Silver City, New Mexico
37 Total Awards
$6,557 Average Tuition & Fees
$29,049 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #23, Western New Mexico University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for healthcare students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in Silver City, New Mexico, the small public school handed out 37 bachelor’s degree awards in 2020-2021.

Students from New Mexico who attend Western New Mexico University full time pay an average of $6,557 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $13,540. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $29,049 in student loans. Around 84% of those degree recipients were women.

Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 84% took at least some of their classes online.

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37 Total Awards
$7,363 Average Tuition & Fees
$25,544 Avg Student Debt

Texas A & M University - Central Texas did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for healthcare students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #23 on the list. Texas A & M University - Central Texas is a small public school located in Killeen, Texas that handed out 37 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Full-time students from Texas pay an average of $7,363 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Texas A & M University - Central Texas. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $17,155. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $25,544 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 84% were women.

In 2019-2020 about 95% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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35 Total Awards
$17,000 Average Tuition & Fees
$31,401 Avg Student Debt

Baptist Health System School of Health Professions came in at #25 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Healthcare Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. Baptist Health System School of Health Professions is a very small private for-profit school situated in San Antonio, Texas. It awarded 35 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Baptist Health System School of Health Professions does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $17,000. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Baptist Health System School of Health Professions accumulate an average of $31,401 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 91% of those degree recipients were women.

Interested in an online degree? Then you definitely want to check out Baptist Health System School of Health Professions. Every undergraduate student at the school took at least one class online.

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*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%.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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