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Most Popular Allied Health Professions Associate Degree Trade Schools in Washington

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

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

Finding the Best Allied Health Professions Associate Degree School for You

In 2021-2022, allied health professions students earned 678 degrees and certificates from a Washington school, making the subject the 8th in the state.

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.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Trade College Search has developed this Most Popular Allied Health Professions Associate Degree Trade Schools in Washington ranking. This report analyzed 16 schools in Washington 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.

Check out the allied health associate degree programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in Washington.

#1

Bellevue College

Bellevue, WA

Our 2023 rankings named Bellevue College the most popular school in Washington for allied health professions students working on their associate degree. Located in the city of Bellevue, BC is a public school with a large student population.

Women make up 79% of the allied health majors at the school.

Allied Health majors at BC take out an average of $16,571 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

Full Allied Health Professions at Bellevue College Report

Out of the 16 schools in Washington that were part of this year’s ranking, Spokane Community College landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the medium-sized city of Spokane, Spokane Community College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

Of the 79 students majoring in allied health at Spokane Community College, 18% are male and 82% are female.

On average, allied health graduates from Spokane Community College take out $18,153 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

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The in-demand associate degree programs at Bellingham Technical College helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular allied health professions schools in Washington. Bellingham Vocational Technical Institute is a small public school located in the small city of Bellingham.

Of the 30 students majoring in allied health at Bellingham Vocational Technical Institute, 20% are male and 80% are female.

Full Allied Health Professions at Bellingham Technical College Report

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Tacoma Community College. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Allied Health Professions Associate Degree Trade Schools in Washington list. Located in the midsize city of Tacoma, Tacoma Community College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

Women make up 61% of the allied health majors at the school.

On average, allied health graduates from Tacoma Community College take out $14,450 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

Full Allied Health Professions at Tacoma Community College Report

The in-demand associate degree programs at Pima Medical Institute - Renton helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular allied health professions schools in Washington. PMI Renton is a small private for-profit school located in the city of Renton.

About 74% of the students majoring in allied health at the school are women while 26% are male.

While working on their Associate Degree, allied health majors at PMI Renton accumulate an average of around $25,208 in student debt. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $136.

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With a ranking of #6, Columbia Basin College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for allied health professions students working on their associate degree. CBC is a medium-sized public school located in the midsize suburb of Pasco.

About 71% of the students majoring in allied health at the school are women while 29% are male.

On average, allied health graduates from CBC take out $12,274 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

Full Allied Health Professions at Columbia Basin College Report

#7

Yakima Valley College

Yakima, WA

Yakima Valley College ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Allied Health Professions Associate Degree Trade Schools in Washington list. YVC is a small public school located in the small city of Yakima.

Women make up 79% of the allied health majors at the school.

On average, allied health graduates from YVC take out $14,484 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

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Pima Medical Institute - Seattle came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Allied Health Professions Associate Degree Trade Schools in Washington ranking. PMI Seattle is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the city of Seattle.

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

After completing their Associate Degree, allied health graduates from PMI Seattle carry an average student debt load of $25,208. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $136.

Read full report on Allied Health Professions at Pima Medical Institute - Seattle

Renton Technical College landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree allied health professions programs. Renton Technical College is a small public school located in the midsize city of Renton.

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

Full Allied Health Professions at Renton Technical College Report

Clover Park Technical College ranked #10 on this year’s Most Popular Allied Health Professions Associate Degree Trade Schools in Washington list. CPTC is a small public school located in the small city of Lakewood.

Women make up 92% of the allied health majors at the school.

The average amount in student loans that allied health majors at CPTC take out while working on their Associate Degree is $15,887.

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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
California 7,928
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 16 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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