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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.
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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 2023 rankings named Bellevue College the best school in Washington for allied health professions students working on their associate degree. Located in the midsize city of Bellevue, BC is a public college with a large student population.
While working on their Associate Degree, allied health majors at BC accumulate an average of around $16,571 in student debt.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Spokane Community College. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Allied Health Professions Associate Degree Trade Schools in Washington list. Located in the city of Spokane, Spokane Community College is a public college with a moderately-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.
Out of the 14 schools in Washington that were part of this year’s ranking, Tacoma Community College landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the midsize city of Tacoma, Tacoma Community College is a public school 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.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Seattle Central College. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Allied Health Professions Associate Degree Trade Schools in Washington list. Located in the city of Seattle, Seattle Central is a public school with a small student population.
Full Allied Health Professions at Seattle Central College Report
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Pima Medical Institute - Renton. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Allied Health Professions Associate Degree Trade Schools in Washington list. PMI Renton is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the midsize 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.
Full Allied Health Professions at Pima Medical Institute - Renton Report
Columbia Basin College landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best associate degree allied health professions programs. CBC is a medium-sized public school located in the suburb of Pasco.
On average, allied health graduates from CBC take out $12,274 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.
Pima Medical Institute - Seattle landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best associate degree allied health professions programs. PMI Seattle is a small private for-profit school located in the 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.
With a ranking of #8, Wenatchee Valley College did quite well on this year’s best schools for allied health professions students working on their associate degree. WVC is a small public school located in the small city of Wenatchee.
Full Allied Health Professions at Wenatchee Valley College Report
With a ranking of #9, Bellingham Technical College did quite well on this year’s best schools for allied health professions students working on their associate degree. Bellingham Vocational Technical Institute is a small public school located in the small city of Bellingham.
Full Allied Health Professions at Bellingham Technical College Report
Clover Park Technical College came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Allied Health Professions Associate Degree Trade Schools in Washington ranking. CPTC is a small public school located in the small 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 Colleges in the Far Western US Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 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.