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2023 Best Allied Health Professions Associate Degree Trade Schools in Arizona
Finding the Best Allied Health Professions Associate Degree School for You
Allied Health Professions is one of the most popular subjects to study in Arizona. With 1,843 degrees and certificates handed out in 2021-2022, it ranked 5th out of all the majors we track in the state.
Today's trade school students have lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. 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 in Arizona to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 16 schools in Arizona 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 Arizona
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 Central Arizona College to be the best school for allied health professions students who want to pursue a associate degree in Arizona. Located in the rural area of Coolidge, Pinal County Community College is a public college with a small student population.
On average, allied health graduates from Pinal County Community College take out $10,848 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Pima Medical Institute - Mesa. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Allied Health Professions Associate Degree Trade Schools in Arizona list. Located in the city of Mesa, PMI Mesa is a private for-profit school with a small student population.
After completing their Associate Degree, allied health graduates from PMI Mesa carry an average student debtload of $25,208. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $136.
A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Pima Medical Institute - Tucson is a great place for allied health professions students working on their associate degree. Located in the large city of Tucson, PMI Tucson is a private for-profit college with a small student population.
The average amount in student loans that allied health majors at PMI Tucson take out while working on their Associate Degree is $25,208. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $136.
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Out of the 16 schools in Arizona that were part of this year’s ranking, Pima Medical Institute - Phoenix landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the city of Phoenix, PMI Phoenix is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.
Allied Health majors at PMI Phoenix take out an average of $24,391 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend GateWay Community College. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Allied Health Professions Associate Degree Trade Schools in Arizona list. GateWay Community College is a small public school located in the large city of Phoenix.
After completing their Associate Degree, allied health graduates from GateWay Community College carry an average student debtload of $9,515.
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With a ranking of #6, Mohave Community College did quite well on this year’s best schools for allied health professions students working on their associate degree. MCC is a small public school located in the rural area of Kingman.
On average, allied health graduates from MCC take out $14,946 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.
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Northland Pioneer College ranked #7 on this year’s Best Allied Health Professions Associate Degree Trade Schools in Arizona list. NPC is a small public school located in the rural area of Holbrook.
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Eastern Arizona College ranked #8 on this year’s Best Allied Health Professions Associate Degree Trade Schools in Arizona list. Located in the remote town of Thatcher, Eastern Arizona College is a public school with a small student population.
Mesa Community College ranked #9 on this year’s Best Allied Health Professions Associate Degree Trade Schools in Arizona list. Located in the large city of Mesa, Mesa Community College is a public college with a fairly large student population.
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Pima Community 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 #10 on the list. Pima County Community College District is a large public school located in the large city of Tucson.
Allied Health majors at Pima County Community College District take out an average of $9,399 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.
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Best Allied Health Professions Colleges in the Southwest Region
Explore all the Best Allied Health Professions Schools in the Southwest Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Texas | 5,249 |
| Oklahoma | 987 |
| New Mexico | 750 |
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 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 16 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.