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2023 Best Allied Health Services Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Southeast Region

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$17,477 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services Associate Degree School for You

In 2021-2022, 83,587 allied health & medical assisting services students received a degree or certificate, making the major the #3 most popular in the country.

With all the trade school programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. 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. Also there are many trade schools that offer short-term programs that open up more career options.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Trade College Search has created the Best Allied Health Services Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Southeast Region to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 205 schools in the Southeast Region to see which associate degree programs offered the best educational experiences for trade school students.

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2023 Best Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region

The colleges and universities below are the best for medical assisting majors pursuing a associate degree.

Top 25 Top Southeast Region Trade Schools for an Associate in Allied Health Services

#1

Eastern Virginia Career College

Fredericksburg, VA

Our analysis found Eastern Virginia Career College to be the best school for allied health & medical assisting services students who want to pursue a associate degree in the Southeast Region . Located in the midsize suburb of Fredericksburg, Eastern Virginia Career College is a private for-profit college with a small student population.

The average amount in student loans that medical assisting majors at Eastern Virginia Career College take out while working on their Associate Degree is $11,050.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Herzing University - Winter Park. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Allied Health Services Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Southeast Region list. Herzing University - Winter Park is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Winter Park.

After completing their Associate Degree, medical assisting graduates from Herzing University - Winter Park carry an average student debtload of $21,467.

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The excellent associate degree programs at Cabarrus College of Health Sciences helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best allied health & medical assisting services schools in the Southeast Region . Located in the city of Concord, Cabarrus College of Health Sciences is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

After completing their Associate Degree, medical assisting graduates from Cabarrus College of Health Sciences carry an average student debtload of $16,288.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Herzing University - Atlanta. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Allied Health Services Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Southeast Region list. Herzing University - Atlanta is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Atlanta.

After completing their Associate Degree, medical assisting graduates from Herzing University - Atlanta carry an average student debtload of $21,467.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Herzing University - Kenner. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Allied Health Services Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Southeast Region list. Herzing University - Kenner is a small private not-for-profit school located in the midsize city of Metairie.

On average, medical assisting graduates from Herzing University - Kenner take out $21,467 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

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Herzing University - Birmingham came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Allied Health Services Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the large suburb of Birmingham, Herzing University - Birmingham is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

While working on their Associate Degree, medical assisting majors at Herzing University - Birmingham accumulate an average of around $21,467 in student debt.

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With a ranking of #7, Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University did quite well on this year’s best schools for allied health & medical assisting services students working on their associate degree. FranU is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Baton Rouge.

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#8

Louisiana College

Pineville, LA

Louisiana College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for allied health & medical assisting services students to get a associate degree. It came in at #8 on the list. Louisiana College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the small suburb of Pineville.

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#9

Taylor College

Belleview, FL

Taylor College came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Allied Health Services Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Taylor College is a small private for-profit school located in the rural area of Belleview.

On average, medical assisting graduates from Taylor College take out $23,133 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

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South University, Tampa did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for allied health & medical assisting services students to get a associate degree. It came in at #10 on the list. Located in the city of Tampa, South University, Tampa is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

While working on their Associate Degree, medical assisting majors at South University, Tampa accumulate an average of around $22,616 in student debt. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $195, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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Rasmussen University - Florida ranked #11 on this year’s Best Allied Health Services Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Southeast Region list. Rasmussen University - Florida is a medium-sized private for-profit school located in the city of Ocala.

While working on their Associate Degree, medical assisting majors at Rasmussen University - Florida accumulate an average of around $21,482 in student debt.

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Riverside College of Health Careers landed the #12 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best associate degree allied health & medical assisting services programs. Located in the city of Newport News, Riverside College of Health Careers is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

While working on their Associate Degree, medical assisting majors at Riverside College of Health Careers accumulate an average of around $17,035 in student debt.

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#13

AdventHealth University

Orlando, FL

AdventHealth University came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Best Allied Health Services Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the large city of Orlando, AHU is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

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#14

Albany State University

Albany, GA

With a ranking of #14, Albany State University did quite well on this year’s best schools for allied health & medical assisting services students working on their associate degree. Located in the city of Albany, Albany State is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

The average amount in student loans that medical assisting majors at Albany State take out while working on their Associate Degree is $16,683.

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Jackson State Community College came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Best Allied Health Services Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. JSCC is a small public school located in the small city of Jackson.

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#16

South University, Montgomery

Montgomery, AL

With a ranking of #16, South University, Montgomery did quite well on this year’s best schools for allied health & medical assisting services students working on their associate degree. South University, Montgomery is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the city of Montgomery.

Medical Assisting majors at South University, Montgomery take out an average of $22,616 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $195, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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Middle Georgia State University came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Best Allied Health Services Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Middle Georgia State University is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Macon.

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#18

South University, Richmond

Glen Allen, VA

South University, Richmond did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for allied health & medical assisting services students to get a associate degree. It came in at #18 on the list. South University, Richmond is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the large suburb of Glen Allen.

After completing their Associate Degree, medical assisting graduates from South University, Richmond carry an average student debtload of $22,616. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $195, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#19

South University, Savannah

Savannah, GA

South University, Savannah landed the #19 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best associate degree allied health & medical assisting services programs. South University, Savannah is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the medium-sized city of Savannah.

After completing their Associate Degree, medical assisting graduates from South University, Savannah carry an average student debtload of $22,616. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $195, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#20

Hodges University

Fort Myers, FL

Hodges University came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Best Allied Health Services Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the small city of Fort Myers, International College is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

On average, medical assisting graduates from International College take out $15,406 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

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#21

South University, Columbia

Columbia, SC

South University, Columbia came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Best Allied Health Services Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. South University, Columbia is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Columbia.

On average, medical assisting graduates from South University, Columbia take out $22,616 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $195, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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Arkansas State University - Main Campus landed the #22 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best associate degree allied health & medical assisting services programs. A-State is a large public school located in the city of Jonesboro.

While working on their Associate Degree, medical assisting majors at A-State accumulate an average of around $15,693 in student debt.

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Ultimate Medical Academy - Clearwater ranked #23 on this year’s Best Allied Health Services Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Southeast Region list. UMA Clearwater is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the midsize city of Clearwater.

The average amount in student loans that medical assisting majors at UMA Clearwater take out while working on their Associate Degree is $15,679.

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#24

Trident Technical College

Charleston, SC

Trident Technical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for allied health & medical assisting services students to get a associate degree. It came in at #24 on the list. Located in the midsize city of Charleston, Trident Technical College is a public school with a large student population.

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#25

South University, West Palm Beach

Royal Palm Beach, FL

With a ranking of #25, South University, West Palm Beach did quite well on this year’s best schools for allied health & medical assisting services students working on their associate degree. Located in the large suburb of Royal Palm Beach, South University, West Palm Beach is a private for-profit college with a small student population.

After completing their Associate Degree, medical assisting graduates from South University, West Palm Beach carry an average student debtload of $22,616. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $195, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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Rest of the Top Best Allied Health Services Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Southeast Region

#27

Radford University

Radford, VA

Additional Noteworthy Schools

These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also great but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Best Allied Health Services Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Southeast Region award.

Rank College Location
31 South University, Virginia Beach Virginia Beach, VA
32 Central Piedmont Community College Charlotte, NC
33 Florida Gateway College Lake City, FL
34 University of Charleston Charleston, WV
35 University of Louisiana at Monroe Monroe, LA
36 Florida State College at Jacksonville Jacksonville, FL
37 Remington College - Lafayette Campus Lafayette, LA
38 Itawamba Community College Fulton, MS
39 South College Knoxville, TN
40 Southwestern Community College Sylva, NC
41 Southwest Tennessee Community College Memphis, TN

Best Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services Colleges by State

Explore the best allied health & medical assisting services colleges for a specific state in the Southeast region.

State Degrees Awarded
Georgia 2,571
South Carolina 774
Arkansas 500
North Carolina 1,765
Florida 6,643
West Virginia 810
Louisiana 2,022
Virginia 1,147
Alabama 1,021
Kentucky 1,120
Tennessee 1,693
Mississippi 664

Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services is one of 11 different types of trade school programs to choose from.

Medical Assisting Focus Areas

Major Annual Graduates
Medical/Clinical Assistant 54,553
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant 7,327
Physical Therapy Assistant 6,499
Occupational Therapist Assistant 4,508
Other Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services 4,145
Emergency Care Attendant (EMT Ambulance) 3,373
Radiologist Assistant 1,360
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Assistant 571
Respiratory Therapy Technician/Assistant 375
Anesthesiologist Assistant 371
Speech-Language Pathology Assistant 299
Pathology/Pathologist Assistant 157
Lactation Consultant 49

Related Major Annual Graduates
Health & Medical Administrative Services 88,600
Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants 85,339
Allied Health Professions 83,905
Health Sciences & Services 36,762
Mental & Social Health Services 30,331

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • 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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