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2023 Best Allied Health Professions Trade Schools in North Carolina
Finding the Best Allied Health Professions School for You
In 2021-2022, allied health professions students earned 1,691 degrees and certificates from a North Carolina school, making the subject the 6th in the state.
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.
The Best Allied Health Professions Trade Schools in North Carolina ranking is one of many tools that Trade College Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 50 schools in North Carolina to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for trade school students.
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2023 Best Allied Health Professions Schools in North Carolina
Check out the allied health programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.
Top 10 Best Allied Health Professions Schools
Our 2023 rankings named University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill the best school in North Carolina for allied health professions students. UNC Chapel Hill is a fairly large public school located in the small city of Chapel Hill.
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Out of the 50 schools in North Carolina that were part of this year’s ranking, University of North Carolina at Charlotte landed the # 2 spot on the list. UNC Charlotte is a very large public school located in the large city of Charlotte.
The excellent programs at Cabarrus College of Health Sciences helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best allied health professions schools in North Carolina. Cabarrus College of Health Sciences is a small private not-for-profit school located in the medium-sized city of Concord.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Western Carolina University. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Allied Health Professions Trade Schools in North Carolina list. WCU is a large public school located in the distant town of Cullowhee.
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Out of the 50 schools in North Carolina that were part of this year’s ranking, Carolinas College of Health Sciences landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in the city of Charlotte, Carolinas College of Health Sciences is a public college with a fairly small student population.
Pitt Community College landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best allied health professions programs. Located in the midsize suburb of Winterville, Pitt Community College is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.
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Wingate University landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best allied health professions programs. Wingate is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Wingate.
With a ranking of #8, Central Piedmont Community College did quite well on this year’s best schools for allied health professions students. Located in the city of Charlotte, Central Piedmont Community College is a public college with a large student population.
Appalachian State University landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best allied health professions programs. Located in the town of Boone, Appalachian State is a public college with a fairly large student population.
University of North Carolina at Wilmington ranked #10 on this year’s Best Allied Health Professions Trade Schools in North Carolina list. Located in the medium-sized city of Wilmington, UNCW is a public school with a large student population.
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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 |
| Florida | 7,935 |
| West Virginia | 342 |
| Louisiana | 907 |
| Virginia | 1,971 |
| 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 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.