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2023 Best Allied Health Services Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Southeast Region
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
Our 2023 rankings named Eastern Virginia Career College the best school in the Southeast Region for allied health & medical assisting services students working on their associate degree. Located in the medium-sized suburb of Fredericksburg, Eastern Virginia Career College is a private for-profit school with a fairly 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.
Out of the 205 schools in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Herzing University - Winter Park landed the # 2 spot on the 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.
Full Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services at Herzing University - Winter Park Report
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Cabarrus College of Health Sciences. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Allied Health Services Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the medium-sized city of Concord, Cabarrus College of Health Sciences is a private not-for-profit school with a 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.
The excellent associate degree programs at Herzing University - Atlanta helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best allied health & medical assisting services schools in the Southeast Region . 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.
Read full report on Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services at Herzing University - Atlanta
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 fairly 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.
Read full report on Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services at Herzing University - Kenner
Herzing University - Birmingham ranked #6 on this year’s Best Allied Health Services Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the large suburb of Birmingham, Herzing University - Birmingham is a private not-for-profit school 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.
Read full report on Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services at Herzing University - Birmingham
Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best associate degree allied health & medical assisting services programs. FranU is a small private not-for-profit school located in the medium-sized city of Baton Rouge.
Louisiana College landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best associate degree allied health & medical assisting services programs. Louisiana College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the small suburb of Pineville.
Taylor College landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best associate degree allied health & medical assisting services programs. 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.
Full Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services at Taylor College Report
South University, Tampa ranked #10 on this year’s Best Allied Health Services Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the city of Tampa, South University, Tampa is a private for-profit school with a 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.
Full Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services at South University, Tampa Report
Rasmussen University - Florida 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 #11 on the list. Rasmussen University - Florida is a moderately-sized private for-profit school located in the small 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.
Read full report on Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services at Rasmussen University - Florida
Riverside College of Health Careers ranked #12 on this year’s Best Allied Health Services Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the midsize 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.
Full Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services at Riverside College of Health Careers Report
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 school with a small student population.
Read full report on Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services at AdventHealth University
Albany State University ranked #14 on this year’s Best Allied Health Services Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the small 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.
Full Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services at Albany State University Report
Jackson State Community 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 #15 on the list. JSCC is a small public school located in the city of Jackson.
Read full report on Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services at Jackson State Community College
South University, Montgomery came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Best Allied Health Services Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. South University, Montgomery is a small private for-profit school located in the medium-sized 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.
Full Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services at South University, Montgomery Report
With a ranking of #17, Middle Georgia State University did quite well on this year’s best schools for allied health & medical assisting services students working on their associate degree. Middle Georgia State University is a medium-sized public school located in the midsize city of Macon.
South University, Richmond ranked #18 on this year’s Best Allied Health Services Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Southeast Region 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.
South University, Savannah came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Best Allied Health Services Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. South University, Savannah is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the midsize 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.
Read full report on Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services at South University, Savannah
Hodges University ranked #20 on this year’s Best Allied Health Services Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the city of Fort Myers, International College is a private not-for-profit school 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.
Full Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services at Hodges University Report
South University, Columbia landed the #21 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best associate degree allied health & medical assisting services programs. South University, Columbia is a 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.
Read full report on Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services at South University, Columbia
Arkansas State University - Main Campus came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Best Allied Health Services Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. 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.
With a ranking of #23, Ultimate Medical Academy - Clearwater did quite well on this year’s best schools for allied health & medical assisting services students working on their associate degree. UMA Clearwater is a medium-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.
Trident Technical College ranked #24 on this year’s Best Allied Health Services Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the city of Charleston, Trident Technical College is a public school with a fairly large student population.
Full Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services at Trident Technical College Report
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.
Read full report on Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services at South University, West Palm Beach
Rest of the Top Best Allied Health Services Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Southeast Region
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 Related Rankings by Major
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 |
Most Popular Majors Related to Medical Assisting
| 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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