2023 Best Allied Health Services Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region
Finding the Best Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services Associate Degree School for You
Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services is the #48 most popular major in the country with 84,492 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. 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, Course Advisor has developed this Best Allied Health Services Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. This report analyzed 205 schools in the Southeast Region to see which ones offered the best associate degree programs for students. Factors related to overall quality of the school, post-graduation earnings, average student debt, and more accumulated were considered when coming up with this list.
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2023 Best Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region
The colleges and universities below are the best for medical assisting majors pursuing a associate degree.
Top 25 Top Southeast Region Schools for an Associate in Allied Health Services
Our analysis found Eastern Virginia Career College to be the best school for allied health and medical assisting services students who want to pursue a associate degree in the Southeast Region . Located in the suburb of Fredericksburg, Eastern Virginia Career College is a private for-profit school with a small student population.
Medical Assisting majors at Eastern Virginia Career College take out an average of $23,944 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Herzing University - Winter Park. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Allied Health Services Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Herzing University - Winter Park is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Winter Park.
Medical Assisting majors at Herzing University - Winter Park take out an average of $30,954 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.
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The excellent associate degree programs at Cabarrus College of Health Sciences helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best allied health and medical assisting services schools in the Southeast Region . Located in the city of Concord, Cabarrus College of Health Sciences is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
On average, medical assisting graduates from Cabarrus College of Health Sciences take out $21,723 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Herzing University - Atlanta. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Allied Health Services Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Herzing University - Atlanta is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Atlanta.
On average, medical assisting graduates from Herzing University - Atlanta take out $30,954 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.
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The excellent associate degree programs at Herzing University - Kenner helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best allied health and medical assisting services schools in the Southeast Region . Located in the city of Kenner, Herzing University - Kenner is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
Medical Assisting majors at Herzing University - Kenner take out an average of $30,954 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.
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Herzing University - Birmingham landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best associate degree allied health and medical assisting services programs. Located in the suburb of Birmingham, Herzing University - Birmingham is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
While working on their Associate Degree, medical assisting majors at Herzing University - Birmingham accumulate an average of around $30,954 in student debt.
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Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best associate degree allied health and medical assisting services programs. FranU is a small private not-for-profit school located in the midsize city of Baton Rouge.
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Louisiana College came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Allied Health Services Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Louisiana College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the small suburb of Pineville.
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Taylor College ranked #9 on this year’s Best Allied Health Services Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Taylor College is a small private for-profit school located in the rural area of Belleview.
While working on their Associate Degree, medical assisting majors at Taylor College accumulate an average of around $24,137 in student debt.
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South University, Tampa did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for allied health and medical assisting services students to get a associate degree. It came in at #10 on the list. Located in the large city of Tampa, South University, Tampa is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.
Medical Assisting majors at South University, Tampa take out an average of $31,872 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $165.
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Rasmussen University - Florida did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for allied health and medical assisting services students to get a associate degree. It came in at #11 on the list. Rasmussen University - Florida is a moderately-sized private for-profit school located in the small city of Ocala.
After completing their Associate Degree, medical assisting graduates from Rasmussen University - Florida carry an average student debtload of $26,383.
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Riverside College of Health Careers ranked #12 on this year’s Best Allied Health Services Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the medium-sized city of Newport News, Riverside College of Health Careers is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly small student population.
On average, medical assisting graduates from Riverside College of Health Careers take out $26,581 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.
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AdventHealth University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for allied health and medical assisting services students to get a associate degree. It came in at #13 on the list. Located in the large city of Orlando, AHU is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
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Albany State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for allied health and medical assisting services students to get a associate degree. It came in at #14 on the list. Located in the small city of Albany, Albany State is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
Medical Assisting majors at Albany State take out an average of $28,546 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.
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Jackson State Community College ranked #15 on this year’s Best Allied Health Services Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. JSCC is a small public school located in the small city of Jackson.
The average amount in student loans that medical assisting majors at JSCC take out while working on their Associate Degree is $14,400.
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With a ranking of #16, South University, Montgomery did quite well on this year’s best schools for allied health and medical assisting services students working on their associate degree. South University, Montgomery is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the city of Montgomery.
While working on their Associate Degree, medical assisting majors at South University, Montgomery accumulate an average of around $31,872 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 $165.
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Middle Georgia State University ranked #17 on this year’s Best Allied Health Services Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Middle Georgia State University is a moderately-sized public school located in the medium-sized city of Macon.
Medical Assisting majors at Middle Georgia State University take out an average of $19,147 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.
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South University, Richmond ranked #18 on this year’s Best Allied Health Services Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. South University, Richmond is a small private for-profit school located in the large suburb of Glen Allen.
Medical Assisting majors at South University, Richmond take out an average of $31,872 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $165.
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South University, Savannah did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for allied health and medical assisting services students to get a associate degree. It came in at #19 on the list. South University, Savannah is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the medium-sized city of Savannah.
While working on their Associate Degree, medical assisting majors at South University, Savannah accumulate an average of around $31,872 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 $165.
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With a ranking of #20, Hodges University did quite well on this year’s best schools for allied health and medical assisting services students working on their associate degree. Located in the city of Naples, International College is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
On average, medical assisting graduates from International College take out $26,147 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.
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South University, Columbia did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for allied health and medical assisting services students to get a associate degree. It came in at #21 on the list. South University, Columbia is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the large suburb of Columbia.
The average amount in student loans that medical assisting majors at South University, Columbia take out while working on their Associate Degree is $31,872. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $165.
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Arkansas State University - Main Campus did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for allied health and medical assisting services students to get a associate degree. It came in at #22 on the list. A-State is a fairly large public school located in the small city of Jonesboro.
Medical Assisting majors at A-State take out an average of $23,536 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.
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Ultimate Medical Academy - Clearwater landed the #23 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best associate degree allied health and medical assisting services programs. UMA Clearwater is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the medium-sized city of Clearwater.
After completing their Associate Degree, medical assisting graduates from UMA Clearwater carry an average student debtload of $22,881.
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Trident Technical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for allied health and medical assisting services students to get a associate degree. It came in at #24 on the list. Located in the medium-sized city of Charleston, Trident Technical College is a public school with a fairly large student population.
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South University, West Palm Beach landed the #25 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best associate degree allied health and medical assisting services programs. Located in the suburb of Royal Palm Beach, South University, West Palm Beach is a private for-profit college with a small student population.
The average amount in student loans that medical assisting majors at South University, West Palm Beach take out while working on their Associate Degree is $31,872. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $165.
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Additional Noteworthy Schools
Here are some additional great schools for Allied Health Services students in the Southeast Region that almost earned our Best Allied Health Services Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 31 | South University, Virginia Beach | Virginia Beach, VA |
| 32 | Central Piedmont Community College | Charlotte, NC |
| 33 | Florida Gateway College | Lake City, FL |
| 34 | University of Charleston | Charleston, WV |
| 35 | University of Louisiana at Monroe | Monroe, LA |
| 36 | Florida State College at Jacksonville | Jacksonville, FL |
| 37 | Remington College - Lafayette Campus | Lafayette, LA |
| 38 | Itawamba Community College | Fulton, MS |
| 39 | South College | Knoxville, TN |
| 40 | Southwestern Community College | Sylva, NC |
| 41 | Southwest Tennessee Community College | Memphis, TN |
Best Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services Colleges by State
Explore the best allied health and medical assisting services schools for a specific state in the Southeast region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Georgia | 405 |
| Virginia | 967 |
| North Carolina | 797 |
| Florida | 1,996 |
| Tennessee | 483 |
| Kentucky | 247 |
| South Carolina | 204 |
| Louisiana | 275 |
| Arkansas | 201 |
| Alabama | 307 |
| Mississippi | 171 |
| West Virginia | 326 |
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Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services Related Rankings by Major
One of 30 majors within the area of study, allied health and medical assisting services has other similar majors worth exploring.
Most Popular Majors Related to Medical Assisting
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 322,592 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 89,359 |
| Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants | 84,274 |
| Allied Health Professions | 82,308 |
| Public Health | 40,596 |
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).
More about our data sources and methodologies.