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Most Popular Allied Health Professions Associate Degree Trade Schools in Nebraska

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

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

Finding the Best Allied Health Professions Associate Degree School for You

Out of the majors we analyze each year, allied health professions was ranked 2nd in Nebraska. In fact, 498 were awarded in the state in 2021-2022.

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.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Trade College Search has created its Most Popular Allied Health Professions Associate Degree Trade Schools in Nebraska ranking. This report analyzed 11 schools in Nebraska 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 colleges and universities below are the most popular for allied health majors pursuing a associate degree.

Our analysis found Southeast Community College Area to be the most popular school for allied health professions students who want to pursue a associate degree in Nebraska. Southeast Community College is a medium-sized public school located in the city of Lincoln.

Women make up 81% of the allied health majors at the school.

Allied Health majors at Southeast Community College take out an average of $15,086 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

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The in-demand associate degree programs at Nebraska Methodist College of Nursing & Allied Health helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular allied health professions schools in Nebraska. Located in the city of Omaha, Nebraska Methodist College is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

About 87% of the students majoring in allied health at the school are women while 13% are male.

After completing their Associate Degree, allied health graduates from Nebraska Methodist College carry an average student debt load of $22,139.

Full Allied Health Professions at Nebraska Methodist College of Nursing & Allied Health Report

The in-demand associate degree programs at Metropolitan Community College helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular allied health professions schools in Nebraska. MCC is a fairly large public school located in the city of Omaha.

Of the 23 students majoring in allied health at MCC, 35% are male and 65% are female.

After completing their Associate Degree, allied health graduates from MCC carry an average student debt load of $10,689.

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#4

Clarkson College

Omaha, NE

The in-demand associate degree programs at Clarkson College helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular allied health professions schools in Nebraska. Located in the city of Omaha, Clarkson College is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

Women make up 90% of the allied health majors at the school.

Full Allied Health Professions at Clarkson College Report

Out of the 11 schools in Nebraska that were part of this year’s ranking, Northeast Community College landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in the town of Norfolk, Northeast is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

About 65% of the students majoring in allied health at the school are women while 35% are male.

Allied Health majors at Northeast take out an average of $10,651 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

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With a ranking of #6, Western Nebraska Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for allied health professions students working on their associate degree. Located in the remote town of Scottsbluff, WNCC is a public school with a small student population.

About 85% of the students majoring in allied health at the school are women while 15% are male.

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#6

Central Community College

Grand Island, NE

Central Community College ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular Allied Health Professions Associate Degree Trade Schools in Nebraska list. Located in the city of Grand Island, Central Community College is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

About 75% of the students majoring in allied health at the school are women while 25% are male.

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#8

Mid-Plains Community College

North Platte, NE

Mid-Plains Community College ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Allied Health Professions Associate Degree Trade Schools in Nebraska list. Located in the remote town of North Platte, Mid-Plains Community College is a public college with a small student population.

Of the 9 students majoring in allied health at Mid-Plains Community College, 67% are male and 33% are female.

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CHI Health School of Radiologic Technology came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Allied Health Professions Associate Degree Trade Schools in Nebraska ranking. CHI Health School of Radiologic Technology is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Omaha.

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#10

Creighton University

Omaha, NE

Creighton University 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 Omaha, Creighton is a private not-for-profit school with a medium-sized student population.

Full Allied Health Professions at Creighton University Report

Best Allied Health Professions Colleges in the Plains States Region

Explore all the Most Popular Allied Health Professions Schools in the Plains States Area or other specific states within that region.

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

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 11 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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