2023 Best Allied Health Professions Associate Degree Trade Schools in Washington
Finding the Best Allied Health Professions Associate Degree School for You
In 2021-2022, allied health professions students earned 678 degrees and certificates from a Washington school, making the subject the 8th in the state.
There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which trade school program is right for you. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.
The Best Allied Health Professions Associate Degree Trade Schools in Washington ranking is one of many tools that Trade College Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 14 schools in Washington 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 Washington
Check out the allied health associate degree programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.
Top 10 Best Allied Health Professions Associate Degree Schools
Our analysis found Bellevue College to be the best school for allied health professions students who want to pursue a associate degree in Washington. Located in the midsize 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 $16,571 in student debt.
A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Spokane Community College is a great place for allied health professions students working on their associate degree. Located in the medium-sized city of Spokane, Spokane Community College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.
The average amount in student loans that allied health majors at Spokane Community College take out while working on their Associate Degree is $18,153.
The excellent associate degree programs at Tacoma Community College helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best allied health professions schools in Washington. Located in the midsize city of Tacoma, Tacoma Community College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.
On average, allied health graduates from Tacoma Community College take out $14,450 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Seattle Central College. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Allied Health Professions Associate Degree Trade Schools in Washington list. Located in the large city of Seattle, Seattle Central is a public school with a small student population.
The excellent associate degree programs at Pima Medical Institute - Renton helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best allied health professions schools in Washington. PMI Renton is a small private for-profit school located in the medium-sized city of Renton.
On average, allied health graduates from PMI Renton take out $25,208 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $136.
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Columbia Basin 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 #6 on the list. CBC is a moderately-sized public school located in the medium-sized suburb of Pasco.
On average, allied health graduates from CBC take out $12,274 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.
Full Allied Health Professions at Columbia Basin College Report
Pima Medical Institute - Seattle 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 #7 on the list. PMI Seattle is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the large city of Seattle.
After completing their Associate Degree, allied health graduates from PMI Seattle carry an average student debtload of $25,208. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $136.
Wenatchee Valley College landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best associate degree allied health professions programs. WVC is a small public school located in the city of Wenatchee.
Bellingham Technical College landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best associate degree allied health professions programs. Bellingham Vocational Technical Institute is a small public school located in the city of Bellingham.
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With a ranking of #10, Clover Park Technical College did quite well on this year’s best schools for allied health professions students working on their associate degree. CPTC is a small public school located in the city of Lakewood.
Allied Health majors at CPTC take out an average of $15,887 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.
Best Allied Health Professions Colleges in the Far Western US Region
Explore all the Best Allied Health Professions Schools in the Far Western US Area or other specific states within that region.
State | Degrees Awarded |
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California | 7,928 |
Oregon | 603 |
Nevada | 899 |
Alaska | 42 |
Hawaii | 48 |
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) | 27,240 |
Physician Assistant | 12,000 |
Radiologic Technology | 10,633 |
Surgical Technology | 7,412 |
Respiratory Care Therapy | 6,569 |
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician | 6,160 |
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapy | 4,080 |
Athletic Training | 3,408 |
Other Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 2,012 |
Cardiovascular Technology/Technologist | 1,367 |
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Technology | 773 |
Electrocardiograph Technology/Technician | 652 |
Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist | 575 |
Electroneurodiagnostic/Electroencephalographic Technology/Technologist | 391 |
Polysomnography | 233 |
Perfusion Technology/Perfusionist | 147 |
Mammography Technician/Technology | 109 |
Cardiopulmonary Technology | 51 |
Radiation Protection/Health Physics Technician | 48 |
Hearing Instrument Specialist | 18 |
Orthopedic Technology | 17 |
Gene/Genetic Therapy | 10 |
Most Popular Majors Related to Allied Health
Related Major | Annual Graduates |
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Health & Medical Administrative Services | 88,600 |
Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants | 85,339 |
Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services | 83,587 |
Health Sciences & Services | 36,762 |
Mental & Social Health Services | 30,331 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 14 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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