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2023 Most Popular Allied Health Professions Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region

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$45,735 Avg Salary
$19,890 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Allied Health Professions Associate Degree School for You

Allied Health Professions is the #18 most popular major in the country with 82,308 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.

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.

The Most Popular Allied Health Professions Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 131 schools in the Far Western US Region to see which ones were the most popular associate degree programs for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Allied Health Professions program at each school on the list.

Check out the allied health associate degree programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in the Far Western US Region .

#1

West Coast Ultrasound Institute

Beverly Hills, CA

Our 2023 rankings named West Coast Ultrasound Institute the most popular school in the Far Western US Region for allied health professions students working on their associate degree. West Coast Ultrasound Institute is a small private for-profit school located in the large city of Beverly Hills.

Of the 362 students majoring in allied health at West Coast Ultrasound Institute, 45% are male and 55% are female.

On average, allied health graduates from West Coast Ultrasound Institute take out $25,264 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $175.

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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts is a great place for allied health professions students working on their associate degree. Located in the midsize city of San Mateo, Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts is a private for-profit school with a small student population.

Of the 215 students majoring in allied health at Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts, 31% are male and 69% are female.

Allied Health majors at Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts take out an average of $24,814 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

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#3

CBD College

Los Angeles, CA

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend CBD College. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Allied Health Professions Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region list. Community Based Education and Development is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Los Angeles.

About 77% of the students majoring in allied health at the school are women while 23% are male.

The average amount in student loans that allied health majors at Community Based Education and Development take out while working on their Associate Degree is $26,053. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $176.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend American Career College - Ontario. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Allied Health Professions Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region list. American Career College - Ontario is a small private for-profit school located in the midsize city of Ontario.

About 61% of the students majoring in allied health at the school are women while 39% are male.

For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $141.

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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means American Career College - Anaheim is a great place for allied health professions students working on their associate degree. American Career College - Anaheim is a small private for-profit school located in the large city of Anaheim.

Of the 95 students majoring in allied health at American Career College - Anaheim, 41% are male and 59% are female.

Allied Health majors at American Career College - Anaheim take out an average of $24,670 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $144, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#6

Bellevue College

Bellevue, WA

With a ranking of #6, Bellevue College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for allied health professions students working on their associate degree. Located in the midsize city of Bellevue, BC is a public school with a fairly large student population.

Of the 86 students majoring in allied health at BC, 27% are male and 73% are female.

On average, allied health graduates from BC take out $21,897 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

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Platt College - Los Angeles landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree allied health professions programs. Platt College - Los Angeles is a small private for-profit school located in the large suburb of Alhambra.

Women make up 61% of the allied health majors at the school.

After completing their Associate Degree, allied health graduates from Platt College - Los Angeles carry an average student debt load of $16,974. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $92.

Full Allied Health Professions at Platt College - Los Angeles Report

#8

Orange Coast College

Costa Mesa, CA

Orange Coast College ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Allied Health Professions Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region list. Orange Coast College is a fairly large public school located in the midsize city of Costa Mesa.

Women make up 55% of the allied health majors at the school.

After completing their Associate Degree, allied health graduates from Orange Coast College carry an average student debt load of $12,782.

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Pima Medical Institute - Las Vegas landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree allied health professions programs. PMI Las Vegas is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the midsize city of Las Vegas.

Women make up 59% of the allied health majors at the school.

The average amount in student loans that allied health majors at PMI Las Vegas take out while working on their Associate Degree is $30,699. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $117.

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#10

Platt College - Ontario

Ontario, CA

Platt College - Ontario came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Allied Health Professions Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. Located in the midsize city of Ontario, Platt College - Ontario is a private for-profit school with a small student population.

About 73% of the students majoring in allied health at the school are women while 27% are male.

Allied Health majors at Platt College - Ontario take out an average of $16,974 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 $92.

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Concorde Career College - San Bernardino landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree allied health professions programs. Concorde Career College - San Bernardino is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the midsize city of San Bernardino.

Women make up 57% of the allied health majors at the school.

For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $159.

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Spokane Community College landed the #12 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree allied health professions programs. Located in the medium-sized city of Spokane, Spokane Community College is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

Of the 72 students majoring in allied health at Spokane Community College, 26% are male and 74% are female.

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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#13

Platt College - Anaheim

Anaheim, CA

Platt College - Anaheim ranked #13 on this year’s Most Popular Allied Health Professions Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region list. Located in the city of Anaheim, Platt College - Anaheim is a private for-profit college with a small student population.

Of the 68 students majoring in allied health at Platt College - Anaheim, 18% are male and 82% are female.

On average, allied health graduates from Platt College - Anaheim take out $16,974 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 $92.

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Concorde Career College - Garden Grove landed the #13 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree allied health professions programs. Concorde Career College - Garden Grove is a small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Garden Grove.

Women make up 47% of the allied health majors at the school.

Allied Health majors at Concorde Career College - Garden Grove take out an average of $25,811 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

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#15

Foothill College

Los Altos Hills, CA

Foothill College ranked #15 on this year’s Most Popular Allied Health Professions Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region list. Located in the large suburb of Los Altos Hills, Foothill College is a public school with a fairly large student population.

Of the 67 students majoring in allied health at Foothill College, 60% are male and 40% are female.

The average amount in student loans that allied health majors at Foothill College take out while working on their Associate Degree is $14,464.

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American Career College - Los Angeles came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Allied Health Professions Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. Located in the city of Los Angeles, American Career College - Los Angeles is a private for-profit college with a small student population.

Of the 66 students majoring in allied health at American Career College - Los Angeles, 50% are male and 50% are female.

On average, allied health graduates from American Career College - Los Angeles take out $24,670 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $144, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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With a ranking of #17, San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for allied health professions students working on their associate degree. San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia is a small private for-profit school located in the rural area of Visalia.

About 74% of the students majoring in allied health at the school are women while 26% are male.

After completing their Associate Degree, allied health graduates from San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia carry an average student debt load of $23,398. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $230.

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#18

Casa Loma College

Van Nuys, CA

With a ranking of #18, Casa Loma College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for allied health professions students working on their associate degree. Casa Loma College is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Van Nuys.

About 71% of the students majoring in allied health at the school are women while 29% are male.

Allied Health majors at Casa Loma College take out an average of $27,968 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

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#19

Fresno City College

Fresno, CA

Fresno City College ranked #19 on this year’s Most Popular Allied Health Professions Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region list. Fresno City College is a fairly large public school located in the city of Fresno.

Of the 58 students majoring in allied health at Fresno City College, 41% are male and 59% are female.

On average, allied health graduates from Fresno City College take out $7,801 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

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Additional Noteworthy Schools

Here are some additional popular schools for Allied Health Professions students in the Far Western US Region that almost earned our Most Popular Allied Health Professions Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region award.

Rank College Location
20 Grossmont College El Cajon, CA
21 Bellingham Technical College Bellingham, WA
22 Tacoma Community College Tacoma, WA
23 Chaffey College Rancho Cucamonga, CA
23 Pima Medical Institute - Renton Renton, WA
25 Loma Linda University Loma Linda, CA
25 Mt. San Antonio College Walnut, CA
25 Concorde Career College - North Hollywood North Hollywood, CA

Best Allied Health Professions Colleges by State

Explore the best allied health professions schools for a specific state in the Far Western US region.

State Degrees Awarded
California 4,117
Washington 711
Oregon 615
Nevada 313
Hawaii 49
Alaska 38

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 27 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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