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2023 Most Popular Allied Health Professions Basic Certificate Trade Schools in the Southeast Region
Finding the Best Allied Health Professions Basic Certificate School for You
In 2021-2022, 83,905 allied health professions students received a degree or certificate, making the major the #5 most popular in the country.
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 help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Trade College Search has developed this Most Popular Allied Health Professions Basic Certificate Trade Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. This report analyzed 215 schools in the Southeast Region to see which ones were the most popular basic certificate 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.
2023 Most Popular Allied Health Professions Basic Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region
The colleges and universities below are the most popular for allied health majors pursuing a basic certificate.
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Our 2023 rankings named Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting the most popular school in the Southeast Region for allied health professions students working on their basic certificate. Located in the large city of Nashville, Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting is a private for-profit school with a small student population.
Of the 466 students majoring in allied health at Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting, 23% are male and 77% are female.
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The in-demand basic certificate programs at Hillsborough Community College helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular allied health professions schools in the Southeast Region . HCC is a fairly large public school located in the city of Tampa.
About 36% of the students majoring in allied health at the school are women while 64% are male.
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Out of the 215 schools in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Valencia College landed the # 3 spot on the list. Valencia College is a very large public school located in the city of Orlando.
Women make up 51% of the allied health majors at the school.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend American Medical Academy. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Allied Health Professions Basic Certificate Trade Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the large suburb of Miami, American Medical Academy is a private for-profit school with a small student population.
Of the 254 students majoring in allied health at American Medical Academy, 80% are male and 20% are female.
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Out of the 215 schools in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Broward College landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in the city of Fort Lauderdale, BC is a public college with a very large student population.
Of the 182 students majoring in allied health at BC, 62% are male and 38% are female.
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Indian River State College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for allied health professions students to get a basic certificate. It came in at #6 on the list. Indian River State College is a large public school located in the large suburb of Fort Pierce.
Of the 121 students majoring in allied health at Indian River State College, 80% are male and 20% are female.
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With a ranking of #6, Piedmont Virginia Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for allied health professions students working on their basic certificate. Located in the small suburb of Charlottesville, PVCC is a public college with a medium-sized student population.
About 78% of the students majoring in allied health at the school are women while 22% are male.
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Lord Fairfax Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for allied health professions students to get a basic certificate. It came in at #8 on the list. Located in the rural area of Middletown, Lord Fairfax Community College is a public school with a medium-sized student population.
Of the 173 students majoring in allied health at Lord Fairfax Community College, 22% are male and 78% are female.
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Florida SouthWestern State College ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Allied Health Professions Basic Certificate Trade Schools in the Southeast Region list. FSW is a fairly large public school located in the large suburb of Fort Myers.
About 35% of the students majoring in allied health at the school are women while 65% are male.
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Mountain Empire Community College came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Allied Health Professions Basic Certificate Trade Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. MECC is a small public school located in the town of Big Stone Gap.
Women make up 81% of the allied health majors at the school.
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Palm Beach State College came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Allied Health Professions Basic Certificate Trade Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the large suburb of Lake Worth, Palm Beach State College is a public college with a very large student population.
Women make up 33% of the allied health majors at the school.
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Seminole State College of Florida landed the #11 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular basic certificate allied health professions programs. Located in the small city of Sanford, Seminole State is a public school with a fairly large student population.
Women make up 30% of the allied health majors at the school.
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With a ranking of #13, HCI College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for allied health professions students working on their basic certificate. Located in the suburb of West Palm Beach, HCI College is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.
About 37% of the students majoring in allied health at the school are women while 63% are male.
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With a ranking of #14, Volunteer State Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for allied health professions students working on their basic certificate. Located in the large suburb of Gallatin, VSCC is a public college with a medium-sized student population.
About 50% of the students majoring in allied health at the school are women while 50% are male.
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Southern Crescent Technical College came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Allied Health Professions Basic Certificate Trade Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the large suburb of Griffin, Southern Crescent Technical College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
Women make up 73% of the allied health majors at the school.
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Madisonville Community College landed the #16 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular basic certificate allied health professions programs. Madisonville Community College is a small public school located in the rural area of Madisonville.
Women make up 81% of the allied health majors at the school.
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Daytona State College ranked #17 on this year’s Most Popular Allied Health Professions Basic Certificate Trade Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the small city of Daytona Beach, Daytona State College is a public school with a large student population.
About 39% of the students majoring in allied health at the school are women while 61% are male.
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Wytheville Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for allied health professions students to get a basic certificate. It came in at #18 on the list. WCC is a small public school located in the town of Wytheville.
Of the 9 students majoring in allied health at WCC, 11% are male and 89% are female.
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Aparicio-Levy Technical College landed the #18 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular basic certificate allied health professions programs. Aparicio-Levy Technical College is a fairly small public school located in the suburb of Tampa.
Women make up 17% of the allied health majors at the school.
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Coastal Alabama Community College landed the #20 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular basic certificate allied health professions programs. Located in the town of Bay Minette, Coastal Alabama Community College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.
Of the 93 students majoring in allied health at Coastal Alabama Community College, 59% are male and 41% are female.
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Eastern Florida State College came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Allied Health Professions Basic Certificate Trade Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. EFSC is a large public school located in the city of Melbourne.
About 36% of the students majoring in allied health at the school are women while 64% are male.
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With a ranking of #22, Motlow State Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for allied health professions students working on their basic certificate. Located in the rural area of Tullahoma, Motlow is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
About 47% of the students majoring in allied health at the school are women while 53% are male.
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With a ranking of #23, St Petersburg College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for allied health professions students working on their basic certificate. Located in the large city of St. Petersburg, SPC is a public college with a very large student population.
About 27% of the students majoring in allied health at the school are women while 73% are male.
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Atlanta Technical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for allied health professions students to get a basic certificate. It came in at #24 on the list. Located in the large city of Atlanta, Atlanta Area Tech is a public school with a small student population.
Of the 66 students majoring in allied health at Atlanta Area Tech, 14% are male and 86% are female.
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Dyersburg State Community College landed the #25 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular basic certificate allied health professions programs. Located in the distant town of Dyersburg, DSCC is a public school with a small student population.
Of the 53 students majoring in allied health at DSCC, 51% are male and 49% are female.
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Additional Noteworthy Schools
These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also popular but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Most Popular Allied Health Professions Basic Certificate Trade Schools in the Southeast Region award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 34 | Walters State Community College | Morristown, TN |
| 35 | Gwinnett Technical College | Lawrenceville, GA |
| 35 | Jefferson Community and Technical College | Louisville, KY |
| 37 | Jackson State Community College | Jackson, TN |
| 37 | Pasco-Hernando State College | New Port Richey, FL |
| 39 | Southwest Tennessee Community College | Memphis, TN |
| 40 | Miami Dade College | Miami, FL |
| 41 | Greenville Technical College | Greenville, SC |
| 42 | Tallahassee Community College | Tallahassee, FL |
| 43 | Wallace Community College, Dothan | Dothan, AL |
Best Allied Health Professions Colleges by State
Explore the best allied health professions colleges for a specific state in the Southeast region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| South Carolina | 774 |
| Georgia | 2,414 |
| Arkansas | 1,197 |
| North Carolina | 1,691 |
| Florida | 7,935 |
| West Virginia | 342 |
| Louisiana | 907 |
| Virginia | 1,971 |
| Alabama | 1,671 |
| Kentucky | 1,122 |
| Tennessee | 2,444 |
| Mississippi | 564 |
Other Related Allied Health Programs
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
Take your associate degree in an allied health field to the next level with this specialized transfer friendly online bachelor of science from Southern New Hampshire University.
Allied Health Professions Related Majors
One of 11 majors within the trade school area of study, allied health professions has other similar majors worth exploring.
Allied Health Focus Areas
Most Popular Related Majors
| 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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