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2023 Most Popular Online Allied Health Professions Trade Schools in the Plains States Region

19 Colleges
$54,383 Avg Salary
$22,422 Avg Student Debt

With 69,358 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, allied health professions is the #5 most popular major in the United States.

There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which trade school program is right 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.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Trade College Search has created the Most Popular Online Allied Health Professions Trade Schools in the Plains States Region to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 19 schools in the Plains States Region to see which online programs were the most popular for trade school students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from schools with online programs.

Check out the online allied health programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in the Plains States Region .

#1

Washburn University

Topeka, KS

Our analysis found Washburn University to be the most popular school for allied health professions students who want to pursue an online degree in the Plains States Region . Washburn University is a medium-sized public school located in the medium-sized city of Topeka.

Full Allied Health Professions at Washburn University Report

A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Fort Hays State University is a great place for allied health professions students pursuing an online degree. Located in the remote town of Hays, FHSU is a public college with a fairly large student population.

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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means University of Missouri - Columbia is a great place for allied health professions students pursuing an online degree. Located in the medium-sized city of Columbia, Mizzou is a public school with a fairly large student population.

Full Allied Health Professions at University of Missouri - Columbia Report

#4

Clarkson College

Omaha, NE

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Clarkson College. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Most Popular Online Allied Health Professions Trade Schools in the Plains States Region list. Located in the large city of Omaha, Clarkson College is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

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#5

University of Kansas

Lawrence, KS

Out of the 19 schools in the Plains States Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Kansas landed the # 5 spot on the list. KU is a fairly large public school located in the city of Lawrence.

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#6

Cox College

Springfield, MO

Cox College landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best allied health professions programs. Located in the medium-sized city of Springfield, Cox College is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

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State Fair Community College landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best allied health professions programs. State Fair Community College is a small public school located in the town of Sedalia.

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With a ranking of #8, Southeast Community College Area did quite well on this year’s best schools for allied health professions students. Southeast Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the large city of Lincoln.

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Northland Community and Technical College ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Online Allied Health Professions Trade Schools in the Plains States Region list. Located in the remote town of Thief River Falls, Northland Community and Technical College is a public school with a small student population.

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#9

St Charles Community College

Cottleville, MO

St Charles Community College came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Allied Health Professions Trade Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Located in the suburb of Cottleville, SCC is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

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Explore the most popular online allied health professions colleges for a specific state in the Plains States region.

State Degrees Awarded
Kansas 851
Missouri 988
Minnesota 719
South Dakota 217
Iowa 840
North Dakota 142
Nebraska 498

More Allied Health Professions Rankings in the Plains States Region

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) 26,631
Radiologic Technology 9,684
Surgical Technology 7,583
Respiratory Care Therapy 6,722
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician 5,378
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapy 4,740
Athletic Training 2,305
Other Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions 1,836
Cardiovascular Technology/Technologist 1,377
Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist 602
Electrocardiograph Technology/Technician 568
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Technology 516
Physician Assistant 501
Electroneurodiagnostic/Electroencephalographic Technology/Technologist 379
Polysomnography 302
Mammography Technician/Technology 69
Radiation Protection/Health Physics Technician 51
Cardiopulmonary Technology 40
Hearing Instrument Specialist 32
Gene/Genetic Therapy 27
Orthopedic Technology 15

Related Major Annual Graduates
Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants 84,270
Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services 84,030
Health & Medical Administrative Services 72,024
Health Sciences & Services 34,199
Dental Support Services 26,277

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 19 schools only.

  • 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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