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2023 Best Allied Health Professions Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Southwest Region
Finding the Best Allied Health Professions Associate Degree School for You
In 2021-2022, 83,905 allied health professions students received a degree or certificate, making the major the #5 most popular in the country.
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.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Trade College Search has developed this Best Allied Health Professions Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. Our analysis looked at 88 schools in the Southwest Region 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 Southwest Region
Check out the allied health associate degree programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.
Top 15% Best Allied Health Professions Associate Degree Schools
Our 2023 rankings named El Centro College the best school in the Southwest Region for allied health professions students working on their associate degree. El Centro College is a fairly large public school located in the city of Dallas.
On average, allied health graduates from El Centro College take out $14,816 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.
Out of the 88 schools in the Southwest Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Baptist Health System School of Health Professions landed the # 2 spot on the list. Baptist Health System School of Health Professions is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the large city of San Antonio.
While working on their Associate Degree, allied health majors at Baptist Health System School of Health Professions accumulate an average of around $18,525 in student debt.
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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Parker University is a great place for allied health professions students working on their associate degree. Located in the city of Dallas, Parker University is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
The average amount in student loans that allied health majors at Parker University take out while working on their Associate Degree is $24,718.
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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Central Arizona College is a great place for allied health professions students working on their associate degree. Pinal County Community College is a small public school located in the rural area of Coolidge.
On average, allied health graduates from Pinal County Community College take out $10,848 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.
A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Pima Medical Institute - Mesa is a great place for allied health professions students working on their associate degree. PMI Mesa is a small private for-profit school located in the city of Mesa.
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.
Full Allied Health Professions at Pima Medical Institute - Mesa Report
Weatherford College landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best associate degree allied health professions programs. Located in the town of Weatherford, Weatherford College is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.
The average amount in student loans that allied health majors at Weatherford College take out while working on their Associate Degree is $13,458.
Full Allied Health Professions at Weatherford College Report
Pima Medical Institute - Tucson ranked #7 on this year’s Best Allied Health Professions Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Southwest Region list. PMI Tucson is a small private for-profit school located in the large city of Tucson.
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.
Read full report on Allied Health Professions at Pima Medical Institute - Tucson
Tarrant County College District 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 city of Fort Worth, Tarrant County College is a public school with a fairly large student population.
On average, allied health graduates from Tarrant County College take out $15,880 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.
Pima Medical Institute - El Paso came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Allied Health Professions Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. Located in the large city of El Paso, PMI El Paso is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.
While working on their Associate Degree, allied health majors at PMI El Paso accumulate an average of around $25,208 in student debt. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $136.
With a ranking of #10, Galveston College did quite well on this year’s best schools for allied health professions students working on their associate degree. Located in the fringe town of Galveston, Galveston College is a public school with a small student population.
After completing their Associate Degree, allied health graduates from Galveston College carry an average student debtload of $9,859.
With a ranking of #11, South Texas College did quite well on this year’s best schools for allied health professions students working on their associate degree. South Texas College is a very large public school located in the midsize city of McAllen.
Read full report on Allied Health Professions at South Texas College
With a ranking of #12, Houston Community College did quite well on this year’s best schools for allied health professions students working on their associate degree. Located in the city of Houston, Houston Community College is a public college with a very large student population.
While working on their Associate Degree, allied health majors at Houston Community College accumulate an average of around $18,134 in student debt.
Read full report on Allied Health Professions at Houston Community College
Northeast Texas Community College ranked #13 on this year’s Best Allied Health Professions Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Southwest Region list. NTCC is a small public school located in the rural area of Mount Pleasant.
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 in the Southwest Region award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 14 | Austin Community College District | Austin, TX |
| 15 | Pima Medical Institute - Albuquerque | Albuquerque, NM |
| 16 | Texas State Technical College | Waco, TX |
| 17 | Lone Star College System | The Woodlands, TX |
Best Allied Health Professions Colleges by State
Explore the best allied health professions schools for a specific state in the Southwest region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Arizona | 1,843 |
| Texas | 5,249 |
| Oklahoma | 987 |
| New Mexico | 750 |
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 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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