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Most Popular Allied Health Professions Bachelor's Degree Trade Schools in North Carolina

2023 Most Popular Allied Health Professions Bachelor's Degree Trade Schools in North Carolina

14 Colleges
$50,672 Avg Salary
$23,932 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Allied Health Professions Bachelor's Degree 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.

The Most Popular Allied Health Professions Bachelor's Degree 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 14 schools in North Carolina to see which bachelor's degree programs were the most popular 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 Bachelor's Degree Colleges.

Our analysis found Western Carolina University to be the most popular school for allied health professions students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in North Carolina. WCU is a large public school located in the distant town of Cullowhee.

Women make up 42% of the allied health majors at the school.

On average, allied health graduates from WCU take out $22,782 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $270.

Read full report on Allied Health Professions at Western Carolina University

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of North Carolina at Charlotte. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Allied Health Professions Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in North Carolina list. UNC Charlotte is a very large public school located in the large city of Charlotte.

About 82% of the students majoring in allied health at the school are women while 18% are male.

After completing their Bachelor's Degree, allied health graduates from UNC Charlotte carry an average student debt load of $17,606.

Read full report on Allied Health Professions at University of North Carolina at Charlotte

#3

East Carolina University

Greenville, NC

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means East Carolina University is a great place for allied health professions students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the small city of Greenville, ECU is a public college with a fairly large student population.

Read full report on Allied Health Professions at East Carolina University

The in-demand bachelor’s degree programs at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular allied health professions schools in North Carolina. UNC Chapel Hill is a very large public school located in the small city of Chapel Hill.

Of the 16 students majoring in allied health at UNC Chapel Hill, 19% are male and 81% are female.

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The in-demand bachelor’s degree programs at Appalachian State University helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular allied health professions schools in North Carolina. Located in the distant town of Boone, Appalachian State is a public college with a very large student population.

The average amount in student loans that allied health majors at Appalachian State take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $20,272.

Full Allied Health Professions at Appalachian State University Report

With a ranking of #6, University of North Carolina at Wilmington did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for allied health professions students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the medium-sized city of Wilmington, UNCW is a public school with a large student population.

Full Allied Health Professions at University of North Carolina at Wilmington Report

#7

Methodist University

Fayetteville, NC

Methodist University landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree allied health professions programs. Located in the city of Fayetteville, Methodist is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

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With a ranking of #8, University of North Carolina at Pembroke did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for allied health professions students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the distant town of Pembroke, UNC Pembroke is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

Full Allied Health Professions at University of North Carolina at Pembroke Report

#9

Mars Hill University

Mars Hill, NC

With a ranking of #9, Mars Hill University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for allied health professions students working on their bachelor’s degree. Mars Hill is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Mars Hill.

Full Allied Health Professions at Mars Hill University Report

#9

Wingate University

Wingate, NC

With a ranking of #9, Wingate University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for allied health professions students working on their bachelor’s degree. Wingate is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Wingate.

Full Allied Health Professions at Wingate University Report

Best Allied Health Professions Colleges in the Southeast Region

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

State Degrees Awarded
South Carolina 774
Georgia 2,414
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 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

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 14 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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