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Best Value Health/Medical Admin Services Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region

2023 Best Value Health/Medical Admin Services Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region

Identifying Quality Schools at More Affordable Prices

193 Colleges
$5,351 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$27,939 Avg Salary

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

With 88,600 degrees and certificates handed out in 2021-2022, health & medical administrative services is the #4 most popular major in the United States.

With all the trade school programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Trade College Search has developed this Best Value Health/Medical Admin Services Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Our analysis looked at 193 schools in the Southeast Region to see which associate degree programs offered the best value experiences for health & medical administrative services students with the aim of identifying those quality schools that are more affordable than some of their counterparts.

Our ranking of value is based on the quality of a program as defined in our per sticker price dollar. More specifically, we discount our quality score by the published tuition and fees charged by a school. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The value is determined by how much quality your dollar buys.

In our regional and nationwide rankings, out-of-state tution and fees are used in our calculations. Average in-state tuition and fees are used for our statewide rankings.

2023 Best Value Health & Medical Administrative Services Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region

The colleges and universities below are the best value schools for health & medical administrative services majors pursuing a associate degree.

Top 25 Best Southeast Region Schools for Affordable Quality for an Associate in Health/Medical Admin Services

#1

Coahoma Community College

Clarksdale, MS

Our analysis found Coahoma Community College to be the best value school for health & medical administrative services students who want to pursue a associate degree in the Southeast Region . Coahoma Community College is a small public school located in the rural area of Clarksdale.

Coahoma Community College undergraduate students pay an average of $3,353 in tuition and fees each year.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Georgia Northwestern Technical College. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Value Health/Medical Admin Services Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the city of Rome, Georgia Northwestern Technical College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

Georgia Northwestern Technical College undergraduate students pay an average of $5,512 in tuition and fees each year.

As a testament to the quality of education it offers, Georgia Northwestern Technical College also is in the top 10% of our Best Health/Medical Admin Services Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Southeast Region ranking.

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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means West Georgia Technical College is a great value for health & medical administrative services students working on their associate degree. Located in the rural area of Waco, West Georgia Technical College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at West Georgia Technical College are $5,522 a year. Health & Medical Administrative Services majors at West Georgia Technical College take out an average of $25,133 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means NorthWest Arkansas Community College is a great value for health & medical administrative services students working on their associate degree. NWACC is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Bentonville.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at NWACC are $4,906 per year.

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#5

Ogeechee Technical College

Statesboro, GA

Out of the 193 schools in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Ogeechee Technical College landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in the town of Statesboro, Ogeechee Technical College is a public college with a small student population.

Ogeechee Technical College undergraduate students pay an average of $5,540 in tuition and fees each year.

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Coastal Pines Technical College landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value associate degree health & medical administrative services programs. Coastal Pines Technical College is a small public school located in the town of Waycross.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Coastal Pines Technical College are $4,906 a year.

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Augusta Technical College came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Health/Medical Admin Services Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the city of Augusta, Augusta Technical College is a public school with a small student population.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Augusta Technical College are $5,662 per year.

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Southern Crescent Technical College landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value associate degree health & medical administrative services programs. Located in the large suburb of Griffin, Southern Crescent Technical College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

Southern Crescent Technical College undergraduate students pay an average of $5,526 in tuition and fees each year.

In addition to its great value ranking, Southern Crescent Technical College is in the top 20% of all schools on our Best Health/Medical Admin Services Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Southeast Region list.

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#9

Columbia Southern University

Orange Beach, AL

Columbia Southern University came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Health/Medical Admin Services Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Columbia Southern University is a large private for-profit school located in the town of Orange Beach.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Columbia Southern University are $6,015 per year. On average, health & medical administrative services graduates from Columbia Southern University take out $17,484 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

Columbia Southern University also made our Best Health/Medical Admin Services Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Southeast Region list, coming in at #1.

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With a ranking of #10, Athens Technical College did quite well on this year’s best value schools for health & medical administrative services students working on their associate degree. Located in the midsize city of Athens, Athens Technical College is a public college with a small student population.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Athens Technical College are $5,462 per year.

On top of its placing in our value ranking, Athens Technical College also did well on our Best Health/Medical Admin Services Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Southeast Region list. It’s in the top 15% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.

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#11

Gwinnett Technical College

Lawrenceville, GA

Gwinnett Technical College came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Health/Medical Admin Services Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. GTC is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Lawrenceville.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at GTC are $5,686 per year.

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#12

Pearl River Community College

Poplarville, MS

Pearl River Community College landed the #12 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value associate degree health & medical administrative services programs. Located in the remote area of Poplarville, Pearl River Community College is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Pearl River Community College are $5,500 per year. On average, health & medical administrative services graduates from Pearl River Community College take out $12,903 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

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Southeastern Technical College landed the #13 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value associate degree health & medical administrative services programs. Southeastern Technical College is a small public school located in the town of Vidalia.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Southeastern Technical College are $5,527 a year.

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#14

Bossier Parish Community College

Bossier City, LA

Bossier Parish Community College came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Health/Medical Admin Services Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Bossier Parish Community College is a medium-sized public school located in the city of Bossier City.

Bossier Parish Community College undergraduate students pay an average of $4,283 in tuition and fees each year. While working on their Associate Degree, health & medical administrative services majors at Bossier Parish Community College accumulate an average of around $17,507 in student debt.

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#15

Craven Community College

New Bern, NC

Craven Community College landed the #15 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value associate degree health & medical administrative services programs. Located in the city of New Bern, Craven Community College is a public school with a small student population.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Craven Community College are $6,630 per year.

As a testament to the quality of education it offers, Craven Community College also is in the top 15% of our Best Health/Medical Admin Services Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Southeast Region ranking.

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University of Arkansas Rich Mountain came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Health/Medical Admin Services Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. UA Rich Mountain is a fairly small public school located in the remote town of Mena.

UA Rich Mountain undergraduate students pay an average of $3,960 in tuition and fees each year.

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University of Arkansas Community College - Batesville landed the #17 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value associate degree health & medical administrative services programs. UACCB is a small public school located in the town of Batesville.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at UACCB are $3,750 a year.

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Albany Technical College landed the #18 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value associate degree health & medical administrative services programs. Albany Technical College is a small public school located in the city of Albany.

Albany Technical College undergraduate students pay an average of $5,396 in tuition and fees each year. While working on their Associate Degree, health & medical administrative services majors at Albany Technical College accumulate an average of around $13,673 in student debt.

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Georgia Piedmont Technical College ranked #19 on this year’s Best Value Health/Medical Admin Services Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the suburb of Clarkston, Georgia Piedmont Technical College is a public school with a small student population.

Georgia Piedmont Technical College undergraduate students pay an average of $5,558 in tuition and fees each year.

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Southern Regional Technical College landed the #20 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value associate degree health & medical administrative services programs. Located in the town of Thomasville, Southwest Georgia Technical College is a public college with a small student population.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Southwest Georgia Technical College are $5,402 a year.

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Chattahoochee Technical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for health & medical administrative services students to get a associate degree. It came in at #21 on the list. Chattahoochee Technical College is a moderately-sized public school located in the large suburb of Marietta.

Chattahoochee Technical College undergraduate students pay an average of $5,652 in tuition and fees each year.

Chattahoochee Technical College also claimed a spot on our Best Health/Medical Admin Services Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Southeast Region list. It’s in the top 15% of all schools in this category.

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#22

Pitt Community College

Winterville, NC

Pitt Community College came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Health/Medical Admin Services Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Pitt Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the midsize suburb of Winterville.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Pitt Community College are $6,548 per year. On average, health & medical administrative services graduates from Pitt Community College take out $23,193 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

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With a ranking of #23, Southwest Mississippi Community College did quite well on this year’s best value schools for health & medical administrative services students working on their associate degree. SMCC is a small public school located in the remote town of Summit.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at SMCC are $6,300 a year.

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#24

Meridian Community College

Meridian, MS

Meridian Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for health & medical administrative services students to get a associate degree. It came in at #24 on the list. MCC is a small public school located in the remote town of Meridian.

MCC undergraduate students pay an average of $5,811 in tuition and fees each year.

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Itawamba Community College landed the #25 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value associate degree health & medical administrative services programs. ICC is a small public school located in the town of Fulton.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at ICC are $5,360 a year. After completing their Associate Degree, health & medical administrative services graduates from ICC carry an average student debtload of $19,078.

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Rest of the Top Best Value Health/Medical Admin Services Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region

#27

Trident Technical College

Charleston, SC

Additional Noteworthy Schools

Here are some additional great value schools for Health/Medical Admin Services students in the Southeast Region seeking value that almost earned our Best Value Health/Medical Admin Services Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region award.

Rank College Location
29 Wiregrass Georgia Technical College Valdosta, GA
29 Delgado Community College New Orleans, LA
31 Lanier Technical College Gainesville, GA
32 South Piedmont Community College Polkton, NC
32 Holmes Community College Goodman, MS
34 Brunswick Community College Bolivia, NC
35 Wallace State Community College, Hanceville Hanceville, AL
36 Rasmussen University - Florida Ocala, FL
37 Copiah-Lincoln Community College Wesson, MS
38 Vance-Granville Community College Henderson, NC

Best Health & Medical Administrative Services Colleges by State

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

State Degrees Awarded
Georgia 2,529
South Carolina 345
Arkansas 728
North Carolina 4,147
Florida 10,467
West Virginia 1,326
Louisiana 701
Virginia 1,219
Alabama 591
Kentucky 1,934
Tennessee 650
Mississippi 771

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

Health & Medical Administrative Services Concentrations

Major Annual Graduates
Health Care Management 30,702
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder 10,541
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician 10,010
Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller 9,004
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant & Medical Secretary 7,581
Medical Office Assistant/Specialist 4,981
Hospital & Health Care Facilities Administration/Management 3,981
Medical Office Management/Administration 3,470
Health Information Management 2,942
Other Health & Medical Administrative Services 2,251
Medical/Health Management & Clinical Assistant/Specialist 1,257
Medical Reception/Receptionist 730
Clinical Research Coordinator 291
Long Term Care Administration/Management 221
Healthcare Innovation 193
Medical Office Computer Specialist/Assistant 118
Health Unit Coordinator/Ward Clerk 109
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist 83
Regulatory Science/Affairs 73
Medical Staff Services Technology/Technician 25
Disease Registry Data Management 15
Health Unit Manager/Ward Supervisor 11
Healthcare Information Privacy Assurance and Security 7
Health/Medical Claims Examiner 4

Related Major Annual Graduates
Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants 85,339
Allied Health Professions 83,905
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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