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2023 Most Popular Allied Health Professions Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region

239 Colleges
$63,742 Avg Salary
$22,584 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Allied Health Professions School for You

Out of all the majors we analyze each year, allied health professions was ranked #18 in the country. In fact 82,308 degrees and certificates were handed out in 2020-2021.

Today's students have lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.

The Most Popular Allied Health Professions Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 239 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region to see which programs were the most popular 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 programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in the Middle Atlantic Region .

#1

Touro College

New York, NY

Our 2023 rankings named Touro College the most popular school in the Middle Atlantic Region for allied health professions students. Touro is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the city of New York.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Center for Allied Health Education. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Most Popular Allied Health Professions Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in the city of Brooklyn, Center for Allied Health Education is a private for-profit school with a small student population.

After completing their degree, allied health graduates from Center for Allied Health Education carry an average student debt load of $19,413. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $331.

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#3

Thomas Jefferson University

Philadelphia, PA

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Thomas Jefferson University. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Allied Health Professions Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in the large city of Philadelphia, Thomas Jefferson University is a private not-for-profit school with a medium-sized student population.

While working on their degree, allied health majors at Thomas Jefferson University accumulate an average of around $25,750 in student debt.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Community College of Allegheny County. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Most Popular Allied Health Professions Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in the large city of Pittsburgh, CCAC is a public college with a large student population.

The average amount in student loans that allied health majors at CCAC take out is $21,620.

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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Rochester Institute of Technology is a great place for allied health professions students. RIT is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Rochester.

The average amount in student loans that allied health majors at RIT take out is $25,545. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $442.

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The excellent programs at Hudson Valley Community College helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best allied health professions schools in the Middle Atlantic Region . Located in the city of Troy, HVCC is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

Allied Health majors at HVCC take out an average of $19,773 in student loans while working on their egree.

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American Institute of Medical Sciences & Education came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Allied Health Professions Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. AIMS Education is a small private for-profit school located in the large suburb of Piscataway.

The average amount in student loans that allied health majors at AIMS Education take out is $18,992.

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With a ranking of #8, New York Medical Career Training Center did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for allied health professions students. New York Medical Career Training Center is a small private for-profit school located in the large city of Flushing.

On average, allied health graduates from New York Medical Career Training Center take out $25,219 in student loans while working on their degree.

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With a ranking of #9, Pace University - New York did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for allied health professions students. Located in the city of New York, Pace University is a private not-for-profit school with a large student population.

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#10

Hofstra University

Hempstead, NY

Hofstra University came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Allied Health Professions Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Located in the suburb of Hempstead, Hofstra is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.

While working on their degree, allied health majors at Hofstra accumulate an average of around $24,296 in student debt. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $606.

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St John’s University - New York came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Allied Health Professions Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Located in the large city of Queens, STJ is a private not-for-profit school with a large student population.

While working on their degree, allied health majors at STJ accumulate an average of around $27,000 in student debt. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $790, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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Eastwick College - Ramsey ranked #12 on this year’s Most Popular Allied Health Professions Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in the suburb of Ramsey, Eastwick College - Ramsey is a private for-profit college with a small student population.

While working on their degree, allied health majors at Eastwick College - Ramsey accumulate an average of around $30,977 in student debt.

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#13

Stony Brook University

Stony Brook, NY

Stony Brook University came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Allied Health Professions Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. SUNY Stony Brook is a very large public school located in the suburb of Stony Brook.

While working on their degree, allied health majors at SUNY Stony Brook accumulate an average of around $25,053 in student debt.

Full Allied Health Professions at Stony Brook University Report

#14

Wagner College

Staten Island, NY

Wagner College ranked #14 on this year’s Most Popular Allied Health Professions Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in the city of Staten Island, Wagner is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

While working on their degree, allied health majors at Wagner accumulate an average of around $27,000 in student debt.

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#15

Institute of Health Sciences

Hunt Valley, MD

Institute of Health Sciences landed the #15 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular allied health professions programs. Institute of Health Sciences is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the large suburb of Hunt Valley.

Allied Health majors at Institute of Health Sciences take out an average of $13,515 in student loans while working on their egree.

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#16

George Washington University

Washington, DC

George Washington University came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Allied Health Professions Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Located in the large city of Washington, GWU is a private not-for-profit school with a very large student population.

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With a ranking of #17, Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for allied health professions students. Located in the large suburb of Lancaster, PA College is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

On average, allied health graduates from PA College take out $22,250 in student loans while working on their degree.

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#18

Arcadia University

Glenside, PA

Arcadia University landed the #18 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular allied health professions programs. Arcadia is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Glenside.

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#18

Saint Francis University

Loretto, PA

Saint Francis University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for allied health professions students. It came in at #18 on the list. Saint Francis is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Loretto.

While working on their degree, allied health majors at Saint Francis accumulate an average of around $30,750 in student debt.

Full Allied Health Professions at Saint Francis University Report

#20

Bergen Community College

Paramus, NJ

Bergen Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for allied health professions students. It came in at #20 on the list. Bergen Community College is a large public school located in the suburb of Paramus.

While working on their degree, allied health majors at Bergen Community College accumulate an average of around $19,558 in student debt.

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#20

Duquesne University

Pittsburgh, PA

Duquesne University landed the #20 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular allied health professions programs. Located in the large city of Pittsburgh, Duquesne is a private not-for-profit college with a medium-sized student population.

Allied Health majors at Duquesne take out an average of $27,000 in student loans while working on their egree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $887, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

Full Allied Health Professions at Duquesne University Report

Anne Arundel Community College came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Allied Health Professions Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. AACC is a large public school located in the suburb of Arnold.

While working on their degree, allied health majors at AACC accumulate an average of around $22,735 in student debt.

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Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences landed the #23 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular allied health professions programs. RHSHS is a small private not-for-profit school located in the small city of Reading.

On average, allied health graduates from RHSHS take out $21,750 in student loans while working on their degree.

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#24

Upstate Medical University

Syracuse, NY

Upstate Medical University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for allied health professions students. It came in at #24 on the list. Located in the city of Syracuse, SUNY Upstate Medical University is a public school with a small student population.

On average, allied health graduates from SUNY Upstate Medical University take out $26,350 in student loans while working on their degree.

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#25

LIU Post

Brookville, NY

LIU Post ranked #25 on this year’s Most Popular Allied Health Professions Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. LIU Post is a large private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Brookville.

While working on their degree, allied health majors at LIU Post accumulate an average of around $26,000 in student debt. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $668.

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#26

Gannon University

Erie, PA
#29

Nassau Community College

Garden City, NY
#30

DeSales University

Center Valley, PA
#30

Chatham University

Pittsburgh, PA
#30

King's College

Wilkes-Barre, PA
#33

Monroe College

Bronx, NY

Honorable Mentions

Here are some additional popular schools for Allied Health Professions students in the Middle Atlantic Region that almost earned our Most Popular Allied Health Professions Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region award.

Rank College Location
36 Drexel University Philadelphia, PA
37 Le Moyne College Syracuse, NY
38 D’Youville College Buffalo, NY
38 Community College of Baltimore County Baltimore, MD
40 Trocaire College Buffalo, NY
41 Niagara County Community College Sanborn, NY
41 Marist College Poughkeepsie, NY
43 Delaware Technical Community College - Terry Dover, DE
44 County College of Morris Randolph, NJ
44 Marywood University Scranton, PA
46 Harrisburg Area Community College Harrisburg, PA
47 Daemen College Amherst, NY
47 SUNY Westchester Community College Valhalla, NY

Best Allied Health Professions Colleges by State

Explore the best allied health professions colleges for a specific state in the Middle Atlantic region.

State Degrees Awarded
Pennsylvania 2,804
New York 2,882
Maryland 562
New Jersey 880
District of Columbia 113
Delaware 97

One of 30 majors within the area of study, allied health professions has other similar majors worth exploring.

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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