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2023 Best Health Sciences & Services Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Southeast Region
Finding the Best Health Sciences & Services Associate Degree School for You
With 36,762 degrees and certificates handed out in 2021-2022, health sciences & services is the #8 most popular major in the United States.
It's not easy to decide which trade school program to enroll in when you have so many options available. 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 Health Sciences & Services Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Our analysis looked at 30 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 Health Sciences & Services Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region
The following schools top our list of the Best Health Sciences & Services Associate Degree Colleges.
Top 10 Best Health Sciences & Services Associate Degree Schools
Our 2023 rankings named University of Mount Olive the best school in the Southeast Region for health sciences & services students working on their associate degree. UMO is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Mount Olive.
Health Science majors at UMO take out an average of $24,794 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.
A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Rasmussen University - Florida is a great place for health sciences & services students working on their associate degree. Located in the small city of Ocala, Rasmussen University - Florida is a private for-profit school with a moderately-sized student population.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend AdventHealth University. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Health Sciences & Services Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Southeast Region list. AHU is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Orlando.
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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Thomas Nelson Community College is a great place for health sciences & services students working on their associate degree. Located in the midsize city of Hampton, TNCC is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means John Tyler Community College is a great place for health sciences & services students working on their associate degree. Located in the suburb of Chester, John Tyler Community College is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.
While working on their Associate Degree, health science majors at John Tyler Community College accumulate an average of around $10,357 in student debt.
Middle Georgia State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for health sciences & services students to get a associate degree. It came in at #6 on the list. Located in the midsize city of Macon, Middle Georgia State University is a public college with a medium-sized student population.
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Christian Brothers University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Health Sciences & Services Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Christian Brothers is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Memphis.
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Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for health sciences & services students to get a associate degree. It came in at #8 on the list. Located in the rural area of Perkinston, Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.
University of Arkansas - Pulaski Technical College ranked #9 on this year’s Best Health Sciences & Services Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the small city of North Little Rock, UA Pulaski Tech is a public college with a small student population.
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Life University landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best associate degree health sciences & services programs. Located in the city of Marietta, Life is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
Best Health Sciences & Services Colleges by State
Explore the best health sciences & services schools for a specific state in the Southeast region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Georgia | 1,261 |
| South Carolina | 87 |
| Arkansas | 1,299 |
| North Carolina | 203 |
| Florida | 4,124 |
| West Virginia | 74 |
| Louisiana | 205 |
| Virginia | 226 |
| Alabama | 216 |
| Kentucky | 364 |
| Tennessee | 171 |
| Mississippi | 325 |
Rankings in Majors Related to Health Science
One of 11 majors within the trade school area of study, health sciences & services has other similar majors worth exploring.
Health Science Focus Areas
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | 30,811 |
| General Health & Wellness | 5,951 |
Majors Similar to Health Science
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 88,600 |
| Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants | 85,339 |
| Allied Health Professions | 83,905 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services | 83,587 |
| 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).
- Credit for the banner image above goes to Sandra M. Palumbo.
More about our data sources and methodologies.