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2023 Best Allied Health Professions Associate Degree Trade Schools in Virginia
Finding the Best Allied Health Professions Associate Degree School for You
Out of the majors we analyze each year, allied health professions was the most popular one in Virginia. In total, 1,971 people earned a degree or certificate in the field from a school in Virginia.
There are so many trade school programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one 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.
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 in Virginia to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 22 schools in Virginia 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 Virginia
The colleges and universities below are the best for allied health majors pursuing a associate degree.
Top 10 Best Allied Health Professions Associate Degree Schools
Our analysis found Sentara College of Health Sciences to be the best school for allied health professions students who want to pursue a associate degree in Virginia. Located in the suburb of Chesapeake, Sentara College of Health Sciences is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
The average amount in student loans that allied health majors at Sentara College of Health Sciences take out while working on their Associate Degree is $16,430.
A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Northern Virginia Community College is a great place for allied health professions students working on their associate degree. Northern Virginia Community College is a very large public school located in the large suburb of Annandale.
The average amount in student loans that allied health majors at Northern Virginia Community College take out while working on their Associate Degree is $14,421.
Out of the 22 schools in Virginia that were part of this year’s ranking, Southside College of Health Sciences landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the suburb of Colonial Heights, Southside College of Health Sciences is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly small student population.
Allied Health majors at Southside College of Health Sciences take out an average of $14,138 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Sovah School of Health Professions. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Allied Health Professions Associate Degree Trade Schools in Virginia list. Sovah School of Health Professions is a small private for-profit school located in the town of Danville.
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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Riverside College of Health Careers is a great place for allied health professions students working on their associate degree. Riverside College of Health Careers is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Newport News.
The average amount in student loans that allied health majors at Riverside College of Health Careers take out while working on their Associate Degree is $15,989.
Radford 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 #6 on the list. Radford is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Radford.
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ECPI University landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best associate degree allied health professions programs. Located in the large city of Virginia Beach, ECPI University is a private for-profit college with a fairly large student population.
After completing their Associate Degree, allied health graduates from ECPI University carry an average student debtload of $21,743. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $183.
Tidewater Community College came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Allied Health Professions Associate Degree Trade Schools in Virginia ranking. Tidewater Community College is a fairly large public school located in the midsize city of Norfolk.
After completing their Associate Degree, allied health graduates from Tidewater Community College carry an average student debtload of $12,748.
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Virginia Western Community College ranked #9 on this year’s Best Allied Health Professions Associate Degree Trade Schools in Virginia list. Virginia Western Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Roanoke.
The average amount in student loans that allied health majors at Virginia Western Community College take out while working on their Associate Degree is $12,872.
Central Virginia Community College came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Allied Health Professions Associate Degree Trade Schools in Virginia ranking. Central Virginia Community College is a small public school located in the city of Lynchburg.
Allied Health majors at Central Virginia Community College take out an average of $6,527 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.
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Best Allied Health Professions Colleges in the Southeast Region
Explore all the Best Allied Health Professions Colleges in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Georgia | 2,414 |
| South Carolina | 774 |
| Arkansas | 1,197 |
| North Carolina | 1,691 |
| Florida | 7,935 |
| West Virginia | 342 |
| Louisiana | 907 |
| Alabama | 1,671 |
| Kentucky | 1,122 |
| Tennessee | 2,444 |
| Mississippi | 564 |
Allied Health Professions Related Rankings by Major
Allied Health Professions is one of 11 different types of trade school programs to choose from.
Allied Health Concentrations
| 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 Related Majors
| 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 22 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.