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Most Popular Allied Health Professions Associate Degree Trade Schools in California

2023 Most Popular Allied Health Professions Associate Degree Trade Schools in California

95 Colleges
$46,187 Avg Salary
$16,672 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Allied Health Professions Associate Degree School for You

Allied Health Professions is one of the most popular subjects to study in California. With 7,928 degrees and certificates handed out in 2021-2022, it ranked 4th out of all the majors we track in the state.

When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for trade school students. You can choose a traditional brick and mortar school, or with the growth of online education, you can attend a school half-way across the country without even leaving your house.

The Most Popular Allied Health Professions Associate Degree Trade Schools in California ranking is one of many tools that Trade College Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 95 schools in California to see which ones were the most popular associate degree programs for trade school students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Allied Health Professions program at each school on the list.

The following schools top our list of the Most Popular Allied Health Professions Associate Degree Colleges.

Our 2023 rankings named West Coast Ultrasound Institute the most popular school in California for allied health professions students working on their associate degree. Located in the large city of Los Angeles, West Coast Ultrasound Institute is a private for-profit school with a small student population.

About 78% of the students majoring in allied health at the school are women while 22% are male.

While working on their Associate Degree, allied health majors at West Coast Ultrasound Institute accumulate an average of around $21,568 in student debt. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $197.

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The in-demand associate degree programs at Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular allied health professions schools in California. Located in the medium-sized city of San Mateo, Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts is a private for-profit college with a small student population.

Women make up 68% of the allied health majors at the school.

On average, allied health graduates from Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts take out $20,587 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $283, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#3

CBD College

Los Angeles, CA

The in-demand associate degree programs at CBD College helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular allied health professions schools in California. Community Based Education and Development is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Los Angeles.

Of the 227 students majoring in allied health at Community Based Education and Development, 24% are male and 76% are female.

Allied Health majors at Community Based Education and Development take out an average of $21,912 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $183.

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Out of the 95 schools in California that were part of this year’s ranking, American Career College - Ontario landed the # 4 spot on the list. American Career College - Ontario is a small private for-profit school located in the city of Ontario.

Of the 139 students majoring in allied health at American Career College - Ontario, 36% are male and 64% are female.

While working on their Associate Degree, allied health majors at American Career College - Ontario accumulate an average of around $24,200 in student debt. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $164, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend American Career College - Anaheim. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Allied Health Professions Associate Degree Trade Schools in California list. American Career College - Anaheim is a small private for-profit school located in the city of Anaheim.

Women make up 58% of the allied health majors at the school.

While working on their Associate Degree, allied health majors at American Career College - Anaheim accumulate an average of around $22,543 in student debt. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $162, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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Platt College - Los Angeles ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular Allied Health Professions Associate Degree Trade Schools in California list. Platt College - Los Angeles is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Alhambra.

Of the 98 students majoring in allied health at Platt College - Los Angeles, 17% are male and 83% are female.

After completing their Associate Degree, allied health graduates from Platt College - Los Angeles carry an average student debt load of $18,644.

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#7

Orange Coast College

Costa Mesa, CA

Orange Coast College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for allied health professions students to get a associate degree. It came in at #7 on the list. Orange Coast College is a large public school located in the medium-sized city of Costa Mesa.

Women make up 75% of the allied health majors at the school.

Allied Health majors at Orange Coast College take out an average of $11,669 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

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#8

Platt College - Ontario

Ontario, CA

Platt College - Ontario came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Allied Health Professions Associate Degree Trade Schools in California ranking. Located in the midsize city of Ontario, Platt College - Ontario is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

About 86% of the students majoring in allied health at the school are women while 14% are male.

Allied Health majors at Platt College - Ontario take out an average of $18,644 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

Full Allied Health Professions at Platt College - Ontario Report

With a ranking of #8, Concorde Career College - San Bernardino did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for allied health professions students working on their associate degree. Concorde Career College - San Bernardino is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the city of San Bernardino.

About 62% of the students majoring in allied health at the school are women while 38% are male.

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#10

Platt College - Anaheim

Anaheim, CA

Platt College - Anaheim did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for allied health professions students to get a associate degree. It came in at #10 on the list. Located in the large city of Anaheim, Platt College - Anaheim is a private for-profit school with a small student population.

Of the 53 students majoring in allied health at Platt College - Anaheim, 13% are male and 87% are female.

After completing their Associate Degree, allied health graduates from Platt College - Anaheim carry an average student debt load of $18,644.

Full Allied Health Professions at Platt College - Anaheim Report

Concorde Career College - Garden Grove came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Allied Health Professions Associate Degree Trade Schools in California ranking. Concorde Career College - Garden Grove is a small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Garden Grove.

About 39% of the students majoring in allied health at the school are women while 61% are male.

After completing their Associate Degree, allied health graduates from Concorde Career College - Garden Grove carry an average student debt load of $22,258.

Full Allied Health Professions at Concorde Career College - Garden Grove Report

#12

Foothill College

Los Altos Hills, CA

Foothill College came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Allied Health Professions Associate Degree Trade Schools in California ranking. Located in the large suburb of Los Altos Hills, Foothill College is a public college with a large student population.

Women make up 51% of the allied health majors at the school.

After completing their Associate Degree, allied health graduates from Foothill College carry an average student debt load of $13,834.

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With a ranking of #13, American Career College - Los Angeles did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for allied health professions students working on their associate degree. Located in the large city of Los Angeles, American Career College - Los Angeles is a private for-profit school with a small student population.

Women make up 54% of the allied health majors at the school.

After completing their Associate Degree, allied health graduates from American Career College - Los Angeles carry an average student debt load of $22,543. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $162, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for allied health professions students to get a associate degree. It came in at #14 on the list. San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia is a small private for-profit school located in the rural area of Visalia.

Women make up 74% of the allied health majors at the school.

The average amount in student loans that allied health majors at San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia take out while working on their Associate Degree is $21,394. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $232.

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Additional Noteworthy Schools

Here are some additional popular schools for Allied Health Professions students in the state of California that almost earned our Most Popular Allied Health Professions Associate Degree Trade Schools in California award.

Rank College Location
15 Casa Loma College Sherman Oaks, CA
16 Fresno City College Fresno, CA
17 Grossmont College El Cajon, CA
18 Chaffey College Rancho Cucamonga, CA
19 Concorde Career College - North Hollywood North Hollywood, CA
19 Mt. San Antonio College Walnut, CA
19 Loma Linda University Loma Linda, CA

Best Allied Health Professions Colleges in the Far Western US Region

Explore all the Most Popular Allied Health Professions Colleges in the Far Western US Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Washington 678
Oregon 603
Nevada 899
Alaska 42
Hawaii 48

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

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.

  • 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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