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2023 Best Allied Health Professions Trade Schools in the Southeast Region
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In 2021-2022, 83,905 allied health professions students received a degree or certificate, making the major the #5 most popular in the country.
When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for trade school students. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.
The Best Allied Health Professions Trade Schools in the Southeast Region ranking is one of many tools that Trade College Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 370 schools in the Southeast Region to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for trade school students.
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2023 Best Allied Health Professions Schools in the Southeast Region
Check out the allied health programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.
Top 25 Top Southeast Region Trade Schools in Allied Health Professions
Our 2023 rankings named Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting the best school in the Southeast Region for allied health professions students. Located in the city of Nashville, Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Suncoast Technical College. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Allied Health Professions Trade Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the suburb of Sarasota, Suncoast Technical College is a public school with a small student population.
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The excellent programs at University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best allied health professions schools in the Southeast Region . UAMS is a small public school located in the midsize city of Little Rock.
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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Emory University is a great place for allied health professions students. Located in the city of Atlanta, Emory is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.
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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Monongalia County Technical Education Center is a great place for allied health professions students. MTEC is a fairly small public school located in the small city of Morgantown.
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Florida Institute of Ultrasound Inc landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best allied health professions programs. Located in the small city of Pensacola, Florida Institute of Ultrasound Inc is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.
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AdventHealth University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for allied health professions students. It came in at #7 on the list. Located in the large city of Orlando, AHU is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
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James Madison University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Allied Health Professions Trade Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the small city of Harrisonburg, JMU is a public school with a fairly large student population.
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American Medical Academy ranked #9 on this year’s Best Allied Health Professions Trade Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the suburb of Miami, American Medical Academy is a private for-profit school with a small student population.
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Sentara College of Health Sciences landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best allied health professions programs. Sentara College of Health Sciences is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Chesapeake.
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With a ranking of #11, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center - Shreveport did quite well on this year’s best schools for allied health professions students. Located in the medium-sized city of Shreveport, LSU Health - Shreveport is a public school with a small student population.
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Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University landed the #12 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best allied health professions programs. FranU is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Baton Rouge.
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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill ranked #13 on this year’s Best Allied Health Professions Trade Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the small city of Chapel Hill, UNC Chapel Hill is a public school with a very large student population.
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With a ranking of #14, University of North Carolina at Charlotte did quite well on this year’s best schools for allied health professions students. Located in the city of Charlotte, UNC Charlotte is a public college with a very large student population.
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Cabarrus College of Health Sciences came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Best Allied Health Professions Trade Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the city of Concord, Cabarrus College of Health Sciences is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly small student population.
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With a ranking of #16, First Coast Technical College did quite well on this year’s best schools for allied health professions students. Located in the small suburb of Saint Augustine, First Coast Technical College is a public school with a fairly small student population.
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Rasmussen University - Florida landed the #17 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best allied health professions programs. Rasmussen University - Florida is a moderately-sized private for-profit school located in the city of Ocala.
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Herzing University - Birmingham ranked #18 on this year’s Best Allied Health Professions Trade Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the suburb of Birmingham, Herzing University - Birmingham is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly small student population.
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University of Florida landed the #19 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best allied health professions programs. Located in the medium-sized city of Gainesville, UF is a public college with a fairly large student population.
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Lake Technical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for allied health professions students. It came in at #20 on the list. Lake Technical College is a fairly small public school located in the suburb of Eustis.
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Augusta University landed the #21 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best allied health professions programs. Located in the city of Augusta, Augusta University is a public school with a medium-sized student population.
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Trident Technical College landed the #22 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best allied health professions programs. Located in the midsize city of Charleston, Trident Technical College is a public college with a fairly large student population.
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With a ranking of #23, Columbia Southern University did quite well on this year’s best schools for allied health professions students. Columbia Southern University is a fairly large private for-profit school located in the town of Orange Beach.
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Harding University landed the #24 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best allied health professions programs. Harding is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Searcy.
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With a ranking of #25, Madisonville Community College did quite well on this year’s best schools for allied health professions students. Madisonville Community College is a small public school located in the rural area of Madisonville.
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Remaining Award Winners
This list represents the remainder of the colleges awarded a Best Allied Health Professions Trade Schools in the Southeast Region badge. Showing in this list means the school was ranked in the top 15% of the 370 different Southeast allied health professions schools we analyzed.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 51 | Lanier Technical College | Gainesville, GA |
| 52 | Gwinnett Technical College | Lawrenceville, GA |
| 53 | Piedmont Virginia Community College | Charlottesville, VA |
| 54 | William T McFatter Technical College | Davie, FL |
| 55 | Lorenzo Walker Technical College | Naples, FL |
| 55 | Herzing University - Winter Park | Winter Park, FL |
Additional Noteworthy Schools
Here are some additional great schools for Allied Health Professions students in the Southeast Region that almost earned our Best Allied Health Professions Trade Schools in the Southeast Region award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 57 | Tennessee College of Applied Technology - Hohenwald | Hohenwald, TN |
| 58 | Georgia State University | Atlanta, GA |
| 59 | University of Mississippi | University, MS |
| 60 | Marion Technical College | Ocala, FL |
| 61 | Wytheville Community College | Wytheville, VA |
| 62 | Pinellas Technical College-St. Petersburg | Saint Petersburg, FL |
| 63 | Hillsborough Community College | Tampa, FL |
| 64 | Albany State University | Albany, GA |
| 65 | Jackson State Community College | Jackson, TN |
| 66 | Middle Georgia State University | Macon, GA |
| 67 | University of Arkansas - Pulaski Technical College | North Little Rock, AR |
| 68 | HCI College | West Palm Beach, FL |
| 69 | MedQuest College | Louisville, KY |
| 70 | Radford University | Radford, VA |
| 71 | Athens Technical College | Athens, GA |
| 72 | Georgia State University-Perimeter College | Atlanta, GA |
| 73 | Southeastern College-West Palm Beach | West Palm Beach, FL |
| 74 | Bossier Parish Community College | Bossier City, LA |
Best Allied Health Professions Colleges by State
Explore the best allied health professions colleges for a specific state in the Southeast region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| South Carolina | 774 |
| Georgia | 2,414 |
| Arkansas | 1,197 |
| North Carolina | 1,691 |
| Florida | 7,935 |
| West Virginia | 342 |
| Louisiana | 907 |
| Virginia | 1,971 |
| Alabama | 1,671 |
| Kentucky | 1,122 |
| Tennessee | 2,444 |
| Mississippi | 564 |
Other Related Allied Health Programs
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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 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 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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