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2023 Most Popular Allied Health Services Associate Degree Trade Schools
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 their degrees and certificates, making the major the #3 most popular in the country.
Today's trade school students have lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. 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.
To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Trade College Search has created its Most Popular Allied Health Services Associate Degree Trade Schools ranking. This report analyzed 858 schools in the United States to see which ones were the most popular associate degree programs for trade school students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services program at each school on the list.
2023 Most Popular Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services Associate Degree Schools in the United States
The following schools top our list of the Most Popular Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services Associate Degree Colleges.
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Our 2023 rankings named Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale the most popular school in the United States for allied health & medical assisting services students working on their associate degree. Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Fort Lauderdale.
Women make up 84% of the medical assisting majors at the school.
The average amount in student loans that medical assisting majors at Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale take out while working on their Associate Degree is $22,669. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $186.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend ECPI University. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Allied Health Services Associate Degree Trade Schools list. Located in the city of Virginia Beach, ECPI University is a private for-profit college with a large student population.
Women make up 93% of the medical assisting majors at the school.
Medical Assisting majors at ECPI University take out an average of $16,310 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $77.
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The in-demand associate degree programs at St Catherine University helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular allied health & medical assisting services schools in the United States. St. Kate's is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Saint Paul.
About 89% of the students majoring in medical assisting at the school are women while 11% are male.
The average amount in student loans that medical assisting majors at St. Kate's take out while working on their Associate Degree is $20,409. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $211, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Southwest University at El Paso is a great place for allied health & medical assisting services students working on their associate degree. Located in the large city of El Paso, Southwest University at El Paso is a private for-profit college with a small student population.
Women make up 85% of the medical assisting majors at the school.
While working on their Associate Degree, medical assisting majors at Southwest University at El Paso accumulate an average of around $16,280 in student debt. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $61.
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The in-demand associate degree programs at Ivy Tech Community College helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular allied health & medical assisting services schools in the United States. Ivy Tech Community College is a very large public school located in the large city of Indianapolis.
Women make up 92% of the medical assisting majors at the school.
After completing their Associate Degree, medical assisting graduates from Ivy Tech Community College carry an average student debt load of $11,909.
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Ultimate Medical Academy - Clearwater landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree allied health & medical assisting services programs. Located in the city of Clearwater, UMA Clearwater is a private not-for-profit school with a medium-sized student population.
Women make up 95% of the medical assisting majors at the school.
While working on their Associate Degree, medical assisting majors at UMA Clearwater accumulate an average of around $15,679 in student debt.
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Mildred Elley NYC did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for allied health & medical assisting services students to get a associate degree. It came in at #8 on the list. Located in the city of New York, Mildred Elley NYC is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.
Women make up 94% of the medical assisting majors at the school.
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With a ranking of #9, National University College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for allied health & medical assisting services students working on their associate degree. National University College is a fairly large private for-profit school located in the midsize city of Bayamon.
About 73% of the students majoring in medical assisting at the school are women while 27% are male.
On average, medical assisting graduates from National University College take out $11,697 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.
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Stanbridge University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular 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 Irvine, Stanbridge is a private for-profit college with a small student population.
About 62% of the students majoring in medical assisting at the school are women while 38% are male.
While working on their Associate Degree, medical assisting majors at Stanbridge accumulate an average of around $26,140 in student debt. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $339, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
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Pima Medical Institute - Mesa did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for allied health & medical assisting services students to get a associate degree. It came in at #11 on the list. Located in the large city of Mesa, PMI Mesa is a private for-profit school with a small student population.
Of the 46 students majoring in medical assisting at PMI Mesa, 30% are male and 70% are female.
Medical Assisting majors at PMI Mesa take out an average of $23,152 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $175.
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Ross College-Sylvania ranked #12 on this year’s Most Popular Allied Health Services Associate Degree Trade Schools list. Ross College-Sylvania is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Sylvania.
Women make up 97% of the medical assisting majors at the school.
While working on their Associate Degree, medical assisting majors at Ross College-Sylvania accumulate an average of around $12,231 in student debt.
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Sinclair Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for allied health & medical assisting services students to get a associate degree. It came in at #13 on the list. Sinclair Community College is a fairly large public school located in the midsize city of Dayton.
About 84% of the students majoring in medical assisting at the school are women while 16% are male.
While working on their Associate Degree, medical assisting majors at Sinclair Community College accumulate an average of around $12,737 in student debt.
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Eastwick College - Ramsey came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Allied Health Services Associate Degree Trade Schools ranking. Located in the suburb of Ramsey, Eastwick College - Ramsey is a private for-profit college with a small student population.
Women make up 70% of the medical assisting majors at the school.
After completing their Associate Degree, medical assisting graduates from Eastwick College - Ramsey carry an average student debt load of $16,876.
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With a ranking of #15, Fox College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for allied health & medical assisting services students working on their associate degree. Fox College is a small private for-profit school located in the large suburb of Tinley Park.
About 76% of the students majoring in medical assisting at the school are women while 24% are male.
The average amount in student loans that medical assisting majors at Fox College take out while working on their Associate Degree is $17,151. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $146, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
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With a ranking of #16, Wallace State Community College, Hanceville did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for allied health & medical assisting services students working on their associate degree. Located in the distant town of Hanceville, Wallace State, Hanceville is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
Women make up 84% of the medical assisting majors at the school.
On average, medical assisting graduates from Wallace State, Hanceville take out $9,946 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.
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Oklahoma City Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for allied health & medical assisting services students to get a associate degree. It came in at #17 on the list. OCCC is a large public school located in the city of Oklahoma City.
Of the 70 students majoring in medical assisting at OCCC, 9% are male and 91% are female.
On average, medical assisting graduates from OCCC take out $12,168 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.
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Macomb Community College came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Allied Health Services Associate Degree Trade Schools ranking. Located in the city of Warren, Macomb Community College is a public school with a large student population.
Women make up 85% of the medical assisting majors at the school.
The average amount in student loans that medical assisting majors at Macomb Community College take out while working on their Associate Degree is $6,521.
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Santa Ana College landed the #19 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree allied health & medical assisting services programs. SAC is a fairly large public school located in the city of Santa Ana.
Women make up 90% of the medical assisting majors at the school.
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With a ranking of #20, Tidewater Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for allied health & medical assisting services students working on their associate degree. Tidewater Community College is a large public school located in the midsize city of Norfolk.
About 75% of the students majoring in medical assisting at the school are women while 25% are male.
The average amount in student loans that medical assisting majors at Tidewater Community College take out while working on their Associate Degree is $9,437.
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With a ranking of #21, CBD College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for allied health & medical assisting services students working on their associate degree. Located in the city of Los Angeles, Community Based Education and Development is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
Of the 134 students majoring in medical assisting at Community Based Education and Development, 43% are male and 57% are female.
Medical Assisting majors at Community Based Education and Development take out an average of $17,890 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $320.
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With a ranking of #22, South College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for allied health & medical assisting services students working on their associate degree. South College is a moderately-sized private for-profit school located in the medium-sized city of Knoxville.
About 83% of the students majoring in medical assisting at the school are women while 17% are male.
While working on their Associate Degree, medical assisting majors at South College accumulate an average of around $21,051 in student debt. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $331.
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Salt Lake Community College ranked #22 on this year’s Most Popular Allied Health Services Associate Degree Trade Schools list. Located in the suburb of Salt Lake City, Salt Lake Community College is a public school with a fairly large student population.
Of the 64 students majoring in medical assisting at Salt Lake Community College, 20% are male and 80% are female.
While working on their Associate Degree, medical assisting majors at Salt Lake Community College accumulate an average of around $8,875 in student debt.
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Kirkwood Community College ranked #24 on this year’s Most Popular Allied Health Services Associate Degree Trade Schools list. Located in the medium-sized city of Cedar Rapids, Kirkwood Community College is a public college with a large student population.
Women make up 87% of the medical assisting majors at the school.
Medical Assisting majors at Kirkwood Community College take out an average of $16,074 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.
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Pima Medical Institute - Denver ranked #25 on this year’s Most Popular Allied Health Services Associate Degree Trade Schools list. PMI Denver is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Denver.
Women make up 79% of the medical assisting majors at the school.
While working on their Associate Degree, medical assisting majors at PMI Denver accumulate an average of around $23,152 in student debt. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $175.
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Additional Award Winners
This list represents the remainder of the colleges awarded a Most Popular Allied Health Services Associate Degree Trade Schools badge. Showing in this list means the college was ranked in the top 15% of the 858 different United States allied health & medical assisting services schools we analyzed.
Honorable Mentions
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 Services Associate Degree Trade Schools award.
Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services by Region
View the Most Popular Allied Health Services Associate Degree Trade Schools for a specific region near you.
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Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services Related Majors
One of 11 majors within the trade school area of study, allied health & medical assisting services has other similar majors worth exploring.
Medical Assisting Concentrations
Most Popular Related Majors
| 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.
- 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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