2026 Most Popular Allied Health Professions Schools
There are 1,771 colleges that offer a degree in Allied Health Professions. Learn more about the most popular schools below:
Finding the Best Allied Health Professions School for You
There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which Allied Health Professions program is right for you. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendance, there are many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Most Popular Allied Health Professions Schools ranking. This report analyzed 1,771 schools in the United States to see which Allied Health Professions programs were the most popular. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from each school’s program.
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2026 Most Popular Allied Health Professions Schools in the United States
The colleges and universities below are the most popular for Allied Health Professions majors.
Top 25 Most Popular Allied Health Professions Schools
Our 2026 rankings named Santa Rosa Junior College the most popular school in the U.S. for Allied Health Professions majors. Located in Santa Rosa, CA, this is a public institution. This school awarded 723 degrees in Allied Health Professions in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $61,436. Full Allied Health Professions at Santa Rosa Junior College Report
Victor Valley College landed the #2 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Allied Health Professions Schools ranking. Located in Victorville, CA, this is a public institution. During the most recent year for which we have data, 698 people earned their degree in Allied Health Professions from this school. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $31,565. Full Allied Health Professions at Victor Valley College Report
Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale comes in at #3 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for Allied Health Professions majors. Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale is a private nonprofit school located in Fort Lauderdale, FL. This school awarded 650 degrees in Allied Health Professions in the most recent reporting year. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $41,151. Read More…
Smith Chason College comes in at #4 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for Allied Health Professions majors. Located in Los Angeles, CA, this is a private for-profit institution. During the most recent year for which we have data, 596 people earned their degree in Allied Health Professions from this school. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $47,341. Read full report on Allied Health Professions at Smith Chason College
Hillsborough Community College comes in at #5 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for Allied Health Professions majors. Hillsborough Community College is a public school located in Tampa, FL. During the most recent year for which we have data, 538 people earned their degree in Allied Health Professions from this school. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $39,071. Read full report on Allied Health Professions at Hillsborough Community College
Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting comes in at #6 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for Allied Health Professions majors. Located in Nashville, TN, this is a private for-profit institution. During the most recent year for which we have data, 520 people earned their degree in Allied Health Professions from this school. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $69,369. Read More…
Weber State University landed the #7 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Allied Health Professions Schools ranking. Located in Ogden, UT, this is a public institution. This school awarded 507 degrees in Allied Health Professions in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $54,227. Read full report on Allied Health Professions at Weber State University
Germanna Community College comes in at #8 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for Allied Health Professions majors. Located in Locust Grove, VA, this is a public institution. This school awarded 497 degrees in Allied Health Professions in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $34,134. Full Allied Health Professions at Germanna Community College Report
Ivy Tech Community College landed the #9 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Allied Health Professions Schools ranking. Ivy Tech Community College is a public school located in Indianapolis, IN. During the most recent year for which we have data, 496 people earned their degree in Allied Health Professions from this school. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $46,027. Full Allied Health Professions at Ivy Tech Community College Report
Dallas College comes in at #10 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for Allied Health Professions majors. Dallas College is a public school located in Dallas, TX. During the most recent year for which we have data, 473 people earned their degree in Allied Health Professions from this school. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $38,587. Read full report on Allied Health Professions at Dallas College
University of Lynchburg landed the #11 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Allied Health Professions Schools ranking. University of Lynchburg is a private nonprofit school located in Lynchburg, VA. This school awarded 454 degrees in Allied Health Professions in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $45,005. Full Allied Health Professions at University of Lynchburg Report
South College comes in at #12 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for Allied Health Professions majors. Located in Knoxville, TN, this is a private for-profit institution. This school awarded 424 degrees in Allied Health Professions in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $46,134. Read full report on Allied Health Professions at South College
Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts landed the #13 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Allied Health Professions Schools ranking. Located in San Jose, CA, this is a private for-profit institution. This school awarded 412 degrees in Allied Health Professions in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $54,271. Full Allied Health Professions at Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts Report
Broward College landed the #14 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Allied Health Professions Schools ranking. Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL, this is a public institution. This school awarded 396 degrees in Allied Health Professions in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $38,818. Read More…
Miami Dade College landed the #15 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Allied Health Professions Schools ranking. Located in Miami, FL, this is a public institution. This school awarded 388 degrees in Allied Health Professions in the most recent reporting year. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $36,815. Full Allied Health Professions at Miami Dade College Report
College of DuPage comes in at #16 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for Allied Health Professions majors. College of DuPage is a public school located in Glen Ellyn, IL. During the most recent year for which we have data, 375 people earned their degree in Allied Health Professions from this school. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $39,600. Full Allied Health Professions at College of DuPage Report
Milwaukee Area Technical College comes in at #17 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for Allied Health Professions majors. Milwaukee Area Technical College is a public school located in Milwaukee, WI. During the most recent year for which we have data, 348 people earned their degree in Allied Health Professions from this school. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $38,298. Read More…
MCPHS University comes in at #18 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for Allied Health Professions majors. MCPHS University is a private nonprofit school located in Boston, MA. During the most recent year for which we have data, 338 people earned their degree in Allied Health Professions from this school. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $74,892. Full Allied Health Professions at MCPHS University Report
Red Rocks Community College landed the #19 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Allied Health Professions Schools ranking. Located in Lakewood, CO, this is a public institution. During the most recent year for which we have data, 336 people earned their degree in Allied Health Professions from this school. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $47,651. Read full report on Allied Health Professions at Red Rocks Community College
Valencia College landed the #20 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Allied Health Professions Schools ranking. Located in Orlando, FL, this is a public institution. This school awarded 335 degrees in Allied Health Professions in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $30,627. Read More…
Cuyahoga Community College District landed the #21 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Allied Health Professions Schools ranking. Located in Cleveland, OH, this is a public institution. During the most recent year for which we have data, 327 people earned their degree in Allied Health Professions from this school. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $38,851. Read More…
Madison Area Technical College comes in at #22 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for Allied Health Professions majors. Located in Madison, WI, this is a public institution. During the most recent year for which we have data, 326 people earned their degree in Allied Health Professions from this school. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $43,461. Read More…
The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio comes in at #23 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for Allied Health Professions majors. The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio is a public school located in San Antonio, TX. During the most recent year for which we have data, 323 people earned their degree in Allied Health Professions from this school. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $69,022. Full Allied Health Professions at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio Report
South Louisiana Community College landed the #24 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Allied Health Professions Schools ranking. South Louisiana Community College is a public school located in Lafayette, LA. This school awarded 320 degrees in Allied Health Professions in the most recent reporting year. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $34,043. Full Allied Health Professions at South Louisiana Community College Report
Boise State University comes in at #25 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for Allied Health Professions majors. Located in Boise, ID, this is a public institution. This school awarded 311 degrees in Allied Health Professions in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $46,808. Full Allied Health Professions at Boise State University Report
Rest of the Top Most Popular Allied Health Professions Schools
Additional Noteworthy Schools
These are some additional schools worth mentioning that also graduate students in this major every year.
Allied Health Professions by Region
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More Allied Health Professions Rankings
Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we’ve developed the Most Popular Allied Health Professions Schools ranking, along with other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.
Majors Related to Allied Health Professions
Allied Health Professions Concentrations
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Emergency Medical Technology | 29,337 |
| Physician Assistant | 13,046 |
| Radiologic Technology | 11,777 |
| Surgical Technology | 7,626 |
| Sonographer/Ultrasound Technology | 7,272 |
| Respiratory Care Therapy | 6,686 |
| Medical Radiologic Technology | 4,111 |
| Athletic Training | 3,132 |
| Allied Health/Treatment Professions | 2,445 |
| Cardiovascular Technology | 1,540 |
| MRI Technician | 1,055 |
| Electrocardiograph Technology | 677 |
| Nuclear Medical Technology | 596 |
| Electroneurodiagnostic Technology | 374 |
| Polysomnography | 256 |
| Perfusion Technology | 156 |
| Radiation Protection Technician | 87 |
| Mammography Technician/Technology | 72 |
| Gene Therapy | 55 |
| Cardiopulmonary Technologist | 45 |
| Orthopedic Technology/Technician | 22 |
| Hearing Instrument Specialist | 12 |
Most Popular Related Majors
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 311,372 |
| Nursing & Nursing Assistants | 99,987 |
| Health/Medical Admin Services | 90,166 |
| Allied Health Services | 80,693 |
| Public Health | 41,086 |
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*The average salary above is for the top 25 schools only.
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