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2023 Best Value Allied Health Professions Associate Degree Schools

Identifying Quality Schools at More Affordable Prices

828 Colleges
$4,446 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$45,735 Avg Salary

Finding the Best Allied Health Professions Associate Degree School for You

In 2020-2021, 82,308 people earned a degree or certificate in allied health professions, making the major the #18 most popular in the United States.

With all the programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Best Value Allied Health Professions Associate Degree Schools ranking. Our analysis looked at 828 schools in the United States to see which associate degree programs offered the best value experiences for allied health 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 Allied Health Professions Associate Degree Schools in the United States

The colleges and universities below are the best value schools for allied health majors pursuing a associate degree.

Top 25 Best Schools for Affordable Quality for an Associate in Allied Health Professions

Our analysis found Sentara College of Health Sciences to be the best value school for allied health professions students who want to pursue a associate degree in the United States. Sentara College of Health Sciences is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Chesapeake.

Sentara College of Health Sciences undergraduate students pay an average of $2,637 in tuition and fees each year. After completing their Associate Degree, allied health graduates from Sentara College of Health Sciences carry an average student debtload of $25,206.

Full Allied Health Professions at Sentara College of Health Sciences Report

#2

Coahoma Community College

Clarksdale, MS

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Coahoma Community College. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Value Allied Health Professions Associate Degree Schools list. Coahoma Community College is a small public school located in the rural area of Clarksdale.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Coahoma Community College are $3,003 per year. Allied Health majors at Coahoma Community College take out an average of $14,726 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

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The excellent associate degree programs at Southeast Community College Area helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best value allied health professions schools in the United States. Southeast Community College is a medium-sized public school located in the city of Lincoln.

Southeast Community College undergraduate students pay an average of $3,780 in tuition and fees each year. While working on their Associate Degree, allied health majors at Southeast Community College accumulate an average of around $19,641 in student debt.

Southeast Community College excels when it comes to quality. It’s ranked in the top 15% of all schools on our Best Allied Health Professions Associate Degree Schools list.

Full Allied Health Professions at Southeast Community College Area Report

#4

Central Arizona College

Coolidge, AZ

Out of the 828 schools in the United States that were part of this year’s ranking, Central Arizona College landed the # 4 spot on the list. Pinal County Community College is a small public school located in the rural area of Coolidge.

Pinal County Community College undergraduate students pay an average of $5,160 in tuition and fees each year. On average, allied health graduates from Pinal County Community College take out $13,766 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

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The excellent associate degree programs at Alvin Community College helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best value allied health professions schools in the United States. Located in the suburb of Alvin, Alvin is a public college with a small student population.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Alvin are $4,010 per year. Allied Health majors at Alvin take out an average of $12,988 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

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Clovis Community College came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Allied Health Professions Associate Degree Schools ranking. Located in the town of Clovis, Clovis Community College is a public college with a small student population.

Clovis Community College undergraduate students pay an average of $2,984 in tuition and fees each year.

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St Cloud Technical and Community College came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Allied Health Professions Associate Degree Schools ranking. Located in the small city of Saint Cloud, St Cloud Technical and Community College is a public college with a small student population.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at St Cloud Technical and Community College are $5,874 per year. While working on their Associate Degree, allied health majors at St Cloud Technical and Community College accumulate an average of around $22,236 in student debt.

On top of its placing in our value ranking, St Cloud Technical and Community College also did well on our Best Allied Health Professions Associate Degree Schools list. It’s in the top 5% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.

Full Allied Health Professions at St Cloud Technical and Community College Report

#8

El Centro College

Dallas, TX

El Centro College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for allied health professions students to get a associate degree. It came in at #8 on the list. El Centro College is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Dallas.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at El Centro College are $6,000 a year. On average, allied health graduates from El Centro College take out $20,943 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

As a testament to the quality of education it offers, El Centro College also is in the top 5% of our Best Allied Health Professions Associate Degree Schools ranking.

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Bossier Parish Community College landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value associate degree allied health professions programs. Bossier Parish Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Bossier City.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Bossier Parish Community College are $4,284 a year. After completing their Associate Degree, allied health graduates from Bossier Parish Community College carry an average student debtload of $22,432.

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South Louisiana Community College came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Allied Health Professions Associate Degree Schools ranking. South Louisiana Community College is a medium-sized public school located in the midsize city of Lafayette.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at South Louisiana Community College are $4,205 a year. The average amount in student loans that allied health majors at South Louisiana Community College take out while working on their Associate Degree is $18,565.

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#11

Hutchinson Community College

Hutchinson, KS

Hutchinson Community College came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Allied Health Professions Associate Degree Schools ranking. Located in the town of Hutchinson, Hutchinson Community College is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Hutchinson Community College are $4,470 a year. After completing their Associate Degree, allied health graduates from Hutchinson Community College carry an average student debtload of $23,920.

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#12

Seattle Central College

Seattle, WA

Seattle Central College came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Allied Health Professions Associate Degree Schools ranking. Located in the large city of Seattle, Seattle Central is a public college with a small student population.

Seattle Central undergraduate students pay an average of $4,670 in tuition and fees each year. The average amount in student loans that allied health majors at Seattle Central take out while working on their Associate Degree is $6,899.

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#13

South Plains College

Levelland, TX

With a ranking of #13, South Plains College did quite well on this year’s best value schools for allied health professions students working on their associate degree. South Plains College is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Levelland.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at South Plains College are $4,276 per year. Allied Health majors at South Plains College take out an average of $18,572 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

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With a ranking of #14, Spokane Community College did quite well on this year’s best value schools for allied health professions students working on their associate degree. Located in the midsize city of Spokane, Spokane Community College is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Spokane Community College are $5,135 a year. Allied Health majors at Spokane Community College take out an average of $21,753 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

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#15

Galveston College

Galveston, TX

Galveston College ranked #15 on this year’s Best Value Allied Health Professions Associate Degree Schools list. Located in the fringe town of Galveston, Galveston College is a public college with a small student population.

Galveston College undergraduate students pay an average of $5,200 in tuition and fees each year. The average amount in student loans that allied health majors at Galveston College take out while working on their Associate Degree is $16,759.

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Arkansas State University - Newport came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Allied Health Professions Associate Degree Schools ranking. ASUN is a small public school located in the rural area of Newport.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at ASUN are $4,320 a year.

Full Allied Health Professions at Arkansas State University - Newport Report

Georgia Northwestern Technical College ranked #17 on this year’s Best Value Allied Health Professions Associate Degree Schools list. Located in the small city of Rome, Georgia Northwestern Technical College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Georgia Northwestern Technical College are $5,462 per year. While working on their Associate Degree, allied health majors at Georgia Northwestern Technical College accumulate an average of around $15,414 in student debt.

In addition to its great value ranking, Georgia Northwestern Technical College is in the top 20% of all schools on our Best Allied Health Professions Associate Degree Schools list.

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Metropolitan Community College landed the #18 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value associate degree allied health professions programs. MCC is a large public school located in the city of Omaha.

MCC undergraduate students pay an average of $4,680 in tuition and fees each year. The average amount in student loans that allied health majors at MCC take out while working on their Associate Degree is $22,458.

In addition to its great value ranking, MCC is in the top 10% of all schools on our Best Allied Health Professions Associate Degree Schools list.

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Wayne County Community College District did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for allied health professions students to get a associate degree. It came in at #19 on the list. Located in the city of Detroit, WCCCD is a public school with a fairly large student population.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at WCCCD are $3,998 a year.

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NorthWest Arkansas Community College landed the #20 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value associate degree allied health professions programs. NWACC is a medium-sized public school located in the small city of Bentonville.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at NWACC are $4,456 per year. Allied Health majors at NWACC take out an average of $17,253 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

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Rochester Community and Technical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for allied health professions students to get a associate degree. It came in at #21 on the list. Rochester Community and Technical College is a small public school located in the midsize city of Rochester.

Rochester Community and Technical College undergraduate students pay an average of $5,372 in tuition and fees each year. The average amount in student loans that allied health majors at Rochester Community and Technical College take out while working on their Associate Degree is $20,913.

Rochester Community and Technical College also claimed a spot on our Best Allied Health Professions Associate Degree Schools list. It’s in the top 10% of all schools in this category.

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Northland Community and Technical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for allied health professions students to get a associate degree. It came in at #22 on the list. Located in the remote town of Thief River Falls, Northland Community and Technical College is a public school with a small student population.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Northland Community and Technical College are $6,052 per year. The average amount in student loans that allied health majors at Northland Community and Technical College take out while working on their Associate Degree is $27,349.

Northland Community and Technical College also claimed a spot on our Best Allied Health Professions Associate Degree Schools list. It’s in the top 10% of all schools in this category.

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With a ranking of #23, Neosho County Community College did quite well on this year’s best value schools for allied health professions students working on their associate degree. Located in the town of Chanute, Neosho County Community College is a public school with a small student population.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Neosho County Community College are $4,000 per year.

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San Jacinto Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for allied health professions students to get a associate degree. It came in at #24 on the list. San Jacinto College is a fairly large public school located in the suburb of Pasadena.

San Jacinto College undergraduate students pay an average of $5,040 in tuition and fees each year. While working on their Associate Degree, allied health majors at San Jacinto College accumulate an average of around $16,023 in student debt.

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Rest of the Top 50 Best Value Allied Health Professions Associate Degree Schools

#29

Wenatchee Valley College

Wenatchee, WA
#30

Century College

White Bear Lake, MN
#31

Tyler Junior College

Tyler, TX
#33

Southeast Technical College

Sioux Falls, SD
#34

Johnson County Community College

Overland Park, KS
#36

Gwinnett Technical College

Lawrenceville, GA
#41

Oakland Community College

Bloomfield Hills, MI
#43

Amarillo College

Amarillo, TX
#46

Saint Paul College

Saint Paul, MN
#47

Merced College

Merced, CA

Remaining Award Winners

This section represents the rest of the schools awarded a Best Value Allied Health Professions Associate Degree Schools badge. Showing in this list means the college was ranked in the top 15% of the 828 different United States allied health professions schools we analyzed.

Rank College Location
51 Central Community College Grand Island, NE
52 Pitt Community College Winterville, NC
53 Chattahoochee Technical College Marietta, GA
54 Bellingham Technical College Bellingham, WA
55 Columbia Southern University Orange Beach, AL
56 Delgado Community College New Orleans, LA
57 Barton County Community College Great Bend, KS
57 Lone Star College System The Woodlands, TX
59 Odessa College Odessa, TX
60 Northeast Community College Norfolk, NE
61 Victoria College Victoria, TX
62 Columbus Technical College Columbus, GA
62 Northeast Texas Community College Mount Pleasant, TX
64 Del Mar College Corpus Christi, TX
65 Mid-Plains Community College North Platte, NE
66 Southern Regional Technical College Thomasville, GA
67 Yuba College Marysville, CA
67 Rowan College of South Jersey Gloucester Campus Sewell, NJ
69 State Fair Community College Sedalia, MO
69 North Dakota State College of Science Wahpeton, ND
71 University of Arkansas Community College - Batesville Batesville, AR
72 Itawamba Community College Fulton, MS
72 Lake Area Technical Institute Watertown, SD
74 Umpqua Community College Roseburg, OR
74 Butte College Oroville, CA
76 Canada College Redwood City, CA
77 Minnesota State Community and Technical College Fergus Falls, MN
78 Garden City Community College Garden City, KS
79 Western Iowa Tech Community College Sioux City, IA
80 Kapiolani Community College Honolulu, HI
81 Baton Rouge Community College Baton Rouge, LA
82 Blackhawk Technical College Janesville, WI
83 Napa Valley College Napa, CA
84 Inver Hills Community College Inver Grove Heights, MN
84 Central Georgia Technical College Warner Robins, GA
86 West Georgia Technical College Waco, GA
87 Midland College Midland, TX
88 Augusta Technical College Augusta, GA
88 Western Technical College La Crosse, WI
90 University of Arkansas - Pulaski Technical College North Little Rock, AR
91 Camden County College Blackwood, NJ
91 Northeast Wisconsin Technical College Green Bay, WI
93 Weatherford College Weatherford, TX
94 James A Rhodes State College Lima, OH
95 Temple College Temple, TX
95 Northcentral Technical College Wausau, WI
97 San Juan College Farmington, NM
97 Bellevue College Bellevue, WA
99 El Paso Community College El Paso, TX
100 Fresno City College Fresno, CA
101 Ventura College Ventura, CA
102 Kansas City Kansas Community College Kansas City, KS
103 Mitchell Technical College Mitchell, SD
104 Mississippi Delta Community College Moorhead, MS
105 Wiregrass Georgia Technical College Valdosta, GA
106 Pearl River Community College Poplarville, MS
106 Moraine Park Technical College Fond du Lac, WI
108 Trident Technical College Charleston, SC
109 Delta College University Center, MI
110 Southwestern Illinois College Belleville, IL
111 Kilgore College Kilgore, TX
112 Southside College of Health Sciences Colonial Heights, VA
113 Angelina College Lufkin, TX
114 Bronx Community College Bronx, NY
115 Mid-State Technical College Wisconsin Rapids, WI
116 Cabrillo College Aptos, CA
116 Yakima Valley College Yakima, WA
118 Minnesota State College Southeast Winona, MN
118 Milwaukee Area Technical College Milwaukee, WI
118 Howard College Big Spring, TX
118 Ivy Tech Community College Indianapolis, IN
122 McLennan Community College Waco, TX
123 New Mexico State University - Dona Ana Las Cruces, NM
124 Northwest Iowa Community College Sheldon, IA
124 South Central College North Mankato, MN

Additional Noteworthy Schools

Here are some additional great value schools for Allied Health Professions students seeking value that almost earned our Best Value Allied Health Professions Associate Degree Schools award.

Rank College Location
126 Lanier Technical College Oakwood, GA
127 University of New Mexico - Taos Campus Ranchos de Taos, NM
128 Tarrant County College District Fort Worth, TX
129 Santa Barbara City College Santa Barbara, CA
130 Arkansas Northeastern College Blytheville, AR
131 Grayson College Denison, TX
132 Lake Superior College Duluth, MN
133 South Texas College McAllen, TX
134 Rowan College at Burlington County Mount Laurel, NJ
134 Foothill College Los Altos Hills, CA
136 Eastern Maine Community College Bangor, ME
137 Indian Hills Community College Ottumwa, IA
137 Rogue Community College Grants Pass, OR
139 Bergen Community College Paramus, NJ
139 Middlesex County College Edison, NJ
139 Universidad Central Del Caribe Bayamon, PR
142 Fox Valley Technical College Appleton, WI
142 Bismarck State College Bismarck, ND
144 Ogeechee Technical College Statesboro, GA
145 Ridgewater College Willmar, MN
145 Spokane Falls Community College Spokane, WA
145 Southeastern Technical College Vidalia, GA
148 Ozarks Technical Community College Springfield, MO
149 Northeast Iowa Community College Calmar, IA
150 Chesapeake College Wye Mills, MD
150 Moorpark College Moorpark, CA
152 Lakeshore Technical College Cleveland, WI
153 Southeastern Community College West Burlington, IA
154 University of New Mexico - Gallup Campus Gallup, NM
155 Clover Park Technical College Lakewood, WA
156 Southwestern Oregon Community College Coos Bay, OR
157 Gateway Technical College Kenosha, WI
157 South Piedmont Community College Polkton, NC
159 Sinclair Community College Dayton, OH
160 Cuesta College San Luis Obispo, CA
160 Forsyth Technical Community College Winston-Salem, NC
162 Saint Louis Community College Saint Louis, MO
163 Mt. San Antonio College Walnut, CA
164 Santa Rosa Junior College Santa Rosa, CA
165 Vernon College Vernon, TX

Allied Health Professions by Region

View the Best Value Allied Health Professions Associate Degree Schools for a specific region near you.

Region
Southeast
New England
Rocky Mountains
Plains States
Middle Atlantic
Far Western US
Southwest
Great Lakes

Allied Health Professions is one of 30 different types of programs to choose from.

Majors Similar to Allied Health

Related Major Annual Graduates
Nursing 322,592
Health & Medical Administrative Services 89,359
Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services 84,492
Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants 84,274
Public Health 40,596

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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