2023 Most Popular Healthcare Schools in the Southeast Region
A healthcare student has lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. 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.
Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Healthcare Degree Search has created the Most Popular Healthcare Schools in the Southeast Region to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 1,031 schools in the Southeast Region to see which ones were the most popular programs for healthcare students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from each school on the list.
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Most Popular Healthcare Schools in the Southeast Region of the U.S.
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Our 2023 rankings named Ultimate Medical Academy - Clearwater the most popular school in the Southeast Region for healthcare students working on their degree. UMA Clearwater is a private not-for-profit institution located in Clearwater, Florida. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 6,898 degrees in 2020-2021.
On average, students take out $19,393 in loans while pursuing their degree.After graduating from UMA Clearwater, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $21,883 during the early years of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 96% were women.
You’ll be in good company if you attend Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Most Popular Healthcare Schools in the Southeast Region list. Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale is a private not-for-profit institution located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 3,433 degrees in 2020-2021.
Degree recipients from Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale accumulate an average of $34,584 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $167.After graduating from Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $40,413 during the early years of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 83% were women.
The programs at University of South Florida - Main Campus helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular healthcare schools in the Southeast Region . USF Tampa is a large public school situated in Tampa, Florida. It awarded 3,133 degrees in 2020-2021.
By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $24,223 in student loans. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $177 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, USF Tampa graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $45,747 during the early year of their career. Around 79% of those degree recipients were women.
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Out of the 1,031 schools in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Central Florida landed the # 4 spot on the list. UCF is a large public school situated in Orlando, Florida. It awarded 2,918 degrees in 2020-2021.
By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $22,607 in student loans. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $211. During the early years of their career, UCF graduates make an average of $44,595 annually. Of those students who received their degree, 80% were women.
The programs at Liberty University helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular healthcare schools in the Southeast Region . Liberty University is a large private not-for-profit school situated in Lynchburg, Virginia. It awarded 2,614 degrees in 2020-2021.
Degree recipients from Liberty University accumulate an average of $30,497 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $420 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, Liberty University graduates make an average of $40,489 annually. Of those students who received their degree, 82% were women.
ECPI University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for healthcare students. It came in at #6 on the list. Located in Virginia Beach, Virginia, the fairly large private for-profit school handed out 2,475 degrees in 2020-2021.
By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $28,707 in student loans. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $125, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, ECPI University graduates make an average of $41,263 annually. Of those students who received their degree, 91% were women.
Rasmussen University - Florida came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Healthcare Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. This medium-sized private for-profit school is located in Ocala, Florida, and it awarded 2,424 degrees in 2020-2021.
By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $30,604 in student loans. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $127, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan.After graduating from Rasmussen University - Florida, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $41,940 during the early years of their career. Around 91% of those degree recipients were women.
University of Alabama at Birmingham did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for healthcare students. It came in at #8 on the list. UAB is located in Birmingham, Alabama and has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 2,410 degrees to qualified students.
By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $26,869 in student loans. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $244.After graduating from UAB, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $51,494 during the early years of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 79% were women.
Nova Southeastern University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for healthcare students. It came in at #9 on the list. Located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, the large private not-for-profit school handed out 2,514 degrees in 2020-2021.
Degree recipients from NUS Florida accumulate an average of $27,779 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $405. Once they receive their degree, NUS Florida graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $61,266 during the early year of their career. Around 74% of those degree recipients were women.
University of Florida landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular healthcare programs. UF is a public institution located in Gainesville, Florida. The school has a large population, and it awarded 2,158 degrees in 2020-2021.
Degree recipients from UF accumulate an average of $18,875 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $207, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, UF graduates make an average of $51,332 annually. Around 73% of those degree recipients were women.
University of South Alabama ranked #11 on this year’s Most Popular Healthcare Schools in the Southeast Region list. USA is a public institution located in Mobile, Alabama. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 1,976 degrees in 2020-2021.
Degree recipients from USA accumulate an average of $28,397 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $279 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, USA graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $46,663 during the early year of their career. Around 85% of those degree recipients were women.
South College came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Healthcare Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. South College is a medium-sized private for-profit school located in Knoxville, Tennessee that handed out 1,681 degrees in 2020-2021.
On average, students take out $28,716 in loans while pursuing their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $320, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, South College graduates make an average of $53,323 annually. Of those students who received their degree, 84% were women.
University of South Carolina - Columbia ranked #13 on this year’s Most Popular Healthcare Schools in the Southeast Region list. UofSC is a large public school situated in Columbia, South Carolina. It awarded 1,634 degrees in 2020-2021.
On average, students take out $23,887 in loans while pursuing their degree. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $403. During the early years of their career, UofSC graduates make an average of $47,342 annually. Of those students who received their degree, 78% were women.
Miami Dade College ranked #14 on this year’s Most Popular Healthcare Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in Miami, Florida, the large public school awarded 1,555 diplomas to qualifed students in 2020-2021.
On average, students take out $16,593 in loans while pursuing their degree.After graduating from MDC, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $37,255 during the early years of their career. Around 71% of those degree recipients were women.
East Carolina University landed the #15 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular healthcare programs. ECU is located in Greenville, North Carolina and has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 1,543 degrees to qualified students.
By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $24,531 in student loans. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $277 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, ECU graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $44,403 during the early year of their career. Around 84% of those degree recipients were women.
Florida International University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for healthcare students. It came in at #16 on the list. Florida International University is a large public school located in Miami, Florida that handed out 1,513 degrees in 2020-2021.
By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $23,098 in student loans. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $93, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, FIU graduates make an average of $47,774 annually. Of those students who received their degree, 77% were women.
The University of Tennessee - Health Science Center landed the #17 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular healthcare programs. UTHSC is a public institution located in Memphis, Tennessee. The school has a small population, and it awarded 1,421 degrees in 2020-2021.
On average, students take out $26,526 in loans while pursuing their degree. Once they receive their degree, UTHSC graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $70,558 during the early year of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 68% were women.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill landed the #18 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular healthcare programs. UNC Chapel Hill is a large public school situated in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. It awarded 1,403 degrees in 2020-2021.
Degree recipients from UNC Chapel Hill accumulate an average of $16,358 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $300, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan.After graduating from UNC Chapel Hill, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $51,808 during the early years of their career. Around 72% of those degree recipients were women.
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With a ranking of #19, St Petersburg College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for healthcare students working. St Petersburg College is a large public school located in Clearwater, Florida that handed out 1,385 degrees in 2020-2021.
On average, students take out $25,619 in loans while pursuing their degree.After graduating from SPC, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $40,600 during the early years of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 77% were women.
University of Kentucky ranked #20 on this year’s Most Popular Healthcare Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in Lexington, Kentucky, the large public school handed out 1,354 degrees in 2020-2021.
Degree recipients from UK accumulate an average of $23,598 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $389 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, UK graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $43,675 during the early year of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 76% were women.
Bluegrass Community and Technical College ranked #21 on this year’s Most Popular Healthcare Schools in the Southeast Region list. Bluegrass Community and Technical College is a medium-sized public school located in Lexington, Kentucky that handed out 1,351 degrees in 2020-2021.
By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $17,647 in student loans. During the early years of their career, Bluegrass Community and Technical College graduates make an average of $39,280 annually. Around 90% of those degree recipients were women.
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Emory University ranked #22 on this year’s Most Popular Healthcare Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in Atlanta, Georgia, the fairly large private not-for-profit school handed out 1,343 degrees in 2020-2021.
By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $19,081 in student loans. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $526, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan.After graduating from Emory, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $56,204 during the early years of their career. Around 80% of those degree recipients were women.
With a ranking of #23, East Tennessee State University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for healthcare students working. Located in Johnson City, Tennessee, the fairly large public school awarded 1,338 diplomas to qualifed students in 2020-2021.
By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $23,047 in student loans. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $212.After graduating from ETSU, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $38,858 during the early years of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 79% were women.
University of North Carolina at Wilmington ranked #24 on this year’s Most Popular Healthcare Schools in the Southeast Region list. This fairly large public school is located in Wilmington, North Carolina, and it awarded 1,312 degrees in 2020-2021.
Degree recipients from UNCW accumulate an average of $22,787 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $304 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan.After graduating from UNCW, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $37,326 during the early years of their career. Around 90% of those degree recipients were women.
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University of Mississippi landed the #25 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular healthcare programs. Ole Miss is a public institution located in University, Mississippi. The school has a large population, and it awarded 1,308 degrees in 2020-2021.
On average, students take out $21,726 in loans while pursuing their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $482, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan.After graduating from Ole Miss, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $46,932 during the early years of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 79% were women.
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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%.
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