2023 Best Allied Health Professions Associate Degree Trade Schools
Finding the Best Allied Health Professions Associate Degree School for You
Allied Health Professions is one of the most popular majors in the nation, ranking 5th of all the majors we analyze. In 2020-2021, 69,358 degrees and certificates were awarded to students with this major.
There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which trade school program is right for you. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.
Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Trade College Search has created the Best Allied Health Professions Associate Degree Trade Schools to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 828 schools in the United States to see which associate degree programs offered the best educational experiences for trade school students.
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2023 Best Allied Health Professions Associate Degree Schools in the United States
Check out the allied health associate degree programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.
Top 25 Top Trade Schools for an Associate in Allied Health Professions
Our 2023 rankings named Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts the best school in the United States for allied health professions students working on their associate degree. Located in the city of San Mateo, Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts is a private for-profit college with a small student population.
While working on their Associate Degree, allied health majors at Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts accumulate an average of around $24,814 in student debt.
Full Allied Health Professions at Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts Report
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Allied Health Professions Associate Degree Trade Schools list. Located in the large city of Nashville, Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.
Allied Health majors at Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting take out an average of $19,878 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.
The excellent associate degree programs at Loma Linda University helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best allied health professions schools in the United States. Located in the large suburb of Loma Linda, Loma Linda University is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
Allied Health majors at Loma Linda University take out an average of $24,451 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.
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Out of the 828 schools in the United States that were part of this year’s ranking, Casa Loma College landed the # 4 spot on the list. Casa Loma College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Van Nuys.
After completing their Associate Degree, allied health graduates from Casa Loma College carry an average student debtload of $27,968.
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Out of the 828 schools in the United States that were part of this year’s ranking, Foothill College landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in the large suburb of Los Altos Hills, Foothill College is a public college with a fairly large student population.
Allied Health majors at Foothill College take out an average of $14,464 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.
Southeast Technical College ranked #6 on this year’s Best Allied Health Professions Associate Degree Trade Schools list. Southeast Tech is a small public school located in the rural area of Sioux Falls.
After completing their Associate Degree, allied health graduates from Southeast Tech carry an average student debtload of $21,941.
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El Centro College ranked #7 on this year’s Best Allied Health Professions Associate Degree Trade Schools list. El Centro College is a fairly large public school located in the city of Dallas.
After completing their Associate Degree, allied health graduates from El Centro College carry an average student debtload of $20,943.
Bellevue College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for allied health professions students to get a associate degree. It came in at #8 on the list. Located in the medium-sized city of Bellevue, BC is a public college with a fairly large student population.
While working on their Associate Degree, allied health majors at BC accumulate an average of around $21,897 in student debt.
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Canada College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for allied health professions students to get a associate degree. It came in at #9 on the list. Located in the large suburb of Redwood City, Canada College is a public school with a small student population.
The average amount in student loans that allied health majors at Canada College take out while working on their Associate Degree is $13,439.
With a ranking of #10, St Cloud Technical and Community College did quite well on this year’s best schools for allied health professions students working on their associate degree. Located in the small city of Saint Cloud, St Cloud Technical and Community College is a public school with a small student population.
On average, allied health graduates from St Cloud Technical and Community College take out $22,236 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.
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Molloy College ranked #11 on this year’s Best Allied Health Professions Associate Degree Trade Schools list. Molloy is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Rockville Centre.
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Oregon Institute of Technology came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Best Allied Health Professions Associate Degree Trade Schools ranking. OIT is a small public school located in the remote town of Klamath Falls.
While working on their Associate Degree, allied health majors at OIT accumulate an average of around $23,864 in student debt.
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Sentara College of Health Sciences came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Best Allied Health Professions Associate Degree Trade Schools ranking. Sentara College of Health Sciences is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Chesapeake.
Allied Health majors at Sentara College of Health Sciences take out an average of $25,206 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.
Full Allied Health Professions at Sentara College of Health Sciences Report
Delaware Technical Community College - Terry came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Best Allied Health Professions Associate Degree Trade Schools ranking. Located in the small city of Dover, Delaware Tech is a public school with a fairly large student population.
On average, allied health graduates from Delaware Tech take out $15,244 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.
Baptist Health System School of Health Professions came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Best Allied Health Professions Associate Degree Trade Schools ranking. Baptist Health System School of Health Professions is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the city of San Antonio.
After completing their Associate Degree, allied health graduates from Baptist Health System School of Health Professions carry an average student debtload of $25,112.
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Gateway Community College ranked #16 on this year’s Best Allied Health Professions Associate Degree Trade Schools list. Gateway Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the midsize city of New Haven.
While working on their Associate Degree, allied health majors at Gateway Community College accumulate an average of around $13,749 in student debt.
Full Allied Health Professions at Gateway Community College Report
Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for allied health professions students to get a associate degree. It came in at #17 on the list. FranU is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Baton Rouge.
While working on their Associate Degree, allied health majors at FranU accumulate an average of around $17,245 in student debt.
Napa Valley College ranked #18 on this year’s Best Allied Health Professions Associate Degree Trade Schools list. Located in the small city of Napa, Napa Valley College is a public college with a small student population.
Full Allied Health Professions at Napa Valley College Report
Merced College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for allied health professions students to get a associate degree. It came in at #19 on the list. Merced Community College District is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Merced.
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Kettering College landed the #20 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best associate degree allied health professions programs. Kettering College is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the small city of Kettering.
The average amount in student loans that allied health majors at Kettering College take out while working on their Associate Degree is $23,844.
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Kapiolani Community College came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Best Allied Health Professions Associate Degree Trade Schools ranking. Kapiolani CC is a medium-sized public school located in the large city of Honolulu.
The average amount in student loans that allied health majors at Kapiolani CC take out while working on their Associate Degree is $17,903.
James A Rhodes State College landed the #22 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best associate degree allied health professions programs. Rhodes State College is a small public school located in the suburb of Lima.
After completing their Associate Degree, allied health graduates from Rhodes State College carry an average student debtload of $16,645.
Full Allied Health Professions at James A Rhodes State College Report
Clarkson College landed the #23 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best associate degree allied health professions programs. Located in the large city of Omaha, Clarkson College is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
The average amount in student loans that allied health majors at Clarkson College take out while working on their Associate Degree is $28,113.
North Shore Community College came in at #24 in this year’s edition of the Best Allied Health Professions Associate Degree Trade Schools ranking. North Shore Community College is a small public school located in the suburb of Danvers.
After completing their Associate Degree, allied health graduates from North Shore Community College carry an average student debtload of $21,469.
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Mt. San Antonio College landed the #25 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best associate degree allied health professions programs. Located in the suburb of Walnut, Mt. SAC is a public college with a fairly large student population.
Allied Health majors at Mt. SAC take out an average of $14,538 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.
Rest of the Top 50 Best Allied Health Professions Associate Degree Trade Schools
Remaining Award Winners
This section represents the remainder of the colleges awarded a Best Allied Health Professions Associate Degree Trade Schools badge. Showing in this list means the school was ranked in the top 15% of the 828 different United States allied health professions schools we analyzed.
Additional Noteworthy Schools
These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also great but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Best Allied Health Professions Associate Degree Trade Schools award.
Allied Health Professions by Region
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Rankings in Majors Related to Allied Health
One of 11 majors within the trade school area of study, allied health professions has other similar majors worth exploring.
Allied Health Focus Areas
Major | Annual Graduates |
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Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | 26,631 |
Radiologic Technology | 9,684 |
Surgical Technology | 7,583 |
Respiratory Care Therapy | 6,722 |
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician | 5,378 |
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapy | 4,740 |
Athletic Training | 2,305 |
Other Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 1,836 |
Cardiovascular Technology/Technologist | 1,377 |
Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist | 602 |
Electrocardiograph Technology/Technician | 568 |
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Technology | 516 |
Physician Assistant | 501 |
Electroneurodiagnostic/Electroencephalographic Technology/Technologist | 379 |
Polysomnography | 302 |
Mammography Technician/Technology | 69 |
Radiation Protection/Health Physics Technician | 51 |
Cardiopulmonary Technology | 40 |
Hearing Instrument Specialist | 32 |
Gene/Genetic Therapy | 27 |
Orthopedic Technology | 15 |
Most Popular Majors Related to Allied Health
Related Major | Annual Graduates |
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Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants | 84,270 |
Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services | 84,030 |
Health & Medical Administrative Services | 72,024 |
Health Sciences & Services | 34,199 |
Dental Support Services | 26,277 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.
- 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 the rest 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).
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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