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2023 Best Allied Health Professions Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Alabama
Finding the Best Allied Health Professions Basic Certificate School for You
Allied Health Professions is the most popular major in Alabama with 1,671 degrees and certificates handed out in 2021-2022.
It's not easy to decide which trade school program to enroll in when you have so many options available. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Trade College Search has developed this Best Allied Health Professions Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Alabama ranking. Our analysis looked at 15 schools in Alabama to see which basic certificate programs offered the best educational experiences for trade school students.
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2023 Best Allied Health Professions Basic Certificate Schools in Alabama
Check out the allied health basic certificate programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.
Top 10 Best Allied Health Professions Basic Certificate Schools
Our 2023 rankings named Herzing University - Birmingham the best school in Alabama for allied health professions students working on their basic certificate. Herzing University - Birmingham is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Birmingham.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Lawson State Community College - Birmingham Campus. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Allied Health Professions Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Alabama list. LSCC - Birmingham Campus is a small public school located in the city of Birmingham.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Coastal Alabama Community College. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Allied Health Professions Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Alabama list. Coastal Alabama Community College is a medium-sized public school located in the distant town of Bay Minette.
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Out of the 15 schools in Alabama that were part of this year’s ranking, Wallace Community College, Dothan landed the # 4 spot on the list. Wallace, Dothan is a small public school located in the city of Dothan.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of South Alabama. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Allied Health Professions Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Alabama list. Located in the midsize city of Mobile, USA is a public school with a large student population.
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Lurleen B Wallace Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for allied health professions students to get a basic certificate. It came in at #6 on the list. Located in the rural area of Andalusia, Lurleen B. Wallace Community College is a public school with a small student population.
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Gadsden State Community College landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best basic certificate allied health professions programs. Located in the city of Gadsden, GSCC is a public school with a small student population.
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Bevill State Community College landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best basic certificate allied health professions programs. Located in the distant town of Jasper, Bevill State Community College is a public college with a small student population.
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Northeast Alabama Community College came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Allied Health Professions Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Alabama ranking. Located in the rural area of Rainsville, Northeast is a public school with a small student population.
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Southern Union State Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for allied health professions students to get a basic certificate. It came in at #10 on the list. Located in the remote area of Wadley, Southern Union State Community College is a public college with a small student population.
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 |
| Virginia | 1,971 |
| 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 |
Majors Similar 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 15 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.