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2023 Best Allied Health Services Trade Schools in Alabama
Finding the Best Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services School for You
Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services is one of the most popular subjects to study in Alabama. With 1,021 degrees and certificates handed out in 2021-2022, it ranked 6th out of all the majors we track in the state.
When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for trade school students. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Trade College Search has developed this Best Allied Health Services Trade Schools in Alabama ranking. Our analysis looked at 18 schools in Alabama to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for trade school students.
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2023 Best Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services Schools in Alabama
The colleges and universities below are the best for medical assisting majors pursuing a .
Top 10 Best Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services Schools
Our 2023 rankings named Herzing University - Birmingham the best school in Alabama for allied health & medical assisting services students. Located in the large suburb of Birmingham, Herzing University - Birmingham is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend South University, Montgomery. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Allied Health Services Trade Schools in Alabama list. South University, Montgomery is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the midsize city of Montgomery.
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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Ross Medical Education Center - Huntsville is a great place for allied health & medical assisting services students. Ross - Huntsville is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the medium-sized city of Huntsville.
The excellent programs at Remington College - Mobile Campus helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best allied health & medical assisting services schools in Alabama. Remington College - Mobile Campus is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the medium-sized city of Mobile.
Out of the 18 schools in Alabama that were part of this year’s ranking, Wallace State Community College, Hanceville landed the # 5 spot on the list. Wallace State, Hanceville is a moderately-sized public school located in the distant town of Hanceville.
Fortis College - Foley ranked #6 on this year’s Best Allied Health Services Trade Schools in Alabama list. Fortis College - Foley is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the town of Foley.
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Bishop State Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for allied health & medical assisting services students. It came in at #7 on the list. Located in the medium-sized city of Mobile, Bishop State Community College is a public college with a small student population.
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With a ranking of #8, Fortis College - Montgomery did quite well on this year’s best schools for allied health & medical assisting services students. Located in the medium-sized city of Montgomery, Fortis College - Montgomery is a private for-profit school with a small student population.
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Fortis College came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Allied Health Services Trade Schools in Alabama ranking. Located in the midsize city of Mobile, Fortis College - Mobile is a private for-profit school with a small student population.
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With a ranking of #10, Fortis College - Dothan did quite well on this year’s best schools for allied health & medical assisting services students. Fortis College - Dothan is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the city of Dothan.
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Best Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services Colleges in the Southeast Region
Explore all the Best Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services Schools in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that 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 |
| 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 |
Majors Similar 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 18 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.