2023 Most Popular Allied Health Services Schools in the Southwest Region
Finding the Best Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services School for You
Out of all the majors we analyze each year, allied health and medical assisting services was ranked #48 in the country. In fact 84,492 degrees and certificates were handed out in 2020-2021.
Today's students have lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. 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.
The Most Popular Allied Health Services Schools in the Southwest Region ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 177 schools in the Southwest 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 & Medical Assisting Services program at each school on the list.
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2023 Most Popular Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services Schools in the Southwest Region
Check out the medical assisting programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in the Southwest Region .
Top 25 Most Popular Southwest Region Schools in Allied Health Services
Our analysis found The College of Health Care Professions - Northwest to be the most popular school for allied health and medical assisting services students who want to pursue a degree in the Southwest Region . CHCP - Northwest is a small private for-profit school located in the large city of Houston.
After completing their degree, medical assisting graduates from CHCP - Northwest carry an average student debt load of $9,500. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $61, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
Out of the 177 schools in the Southwest Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Pima Medical Institute - Tucson landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the large city of Tucson, PMI Tucson is a private for-profit college with a small student population.
While working on their degree, medical assisting majors at PMI Tucson accumulate an average of around $23,562 in student debt. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $76, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
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Out of the 177 schools in the Southwest Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Southwest University at El Paso landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the large city of El Paso, Southwest University at El Paso is a private for-profit school with a small student population.
The average amount in student loans that medical assisting majors at Southwest University at El Paso take out is $15,010. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $55.
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Out of the 177 schools in the Southwest Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Tulsa Technology Center landed the # 4 spot on the list. Tulsa Tech is a small public school located in the city of Tulsa.
The average amount in student loans that medical assisting majors at Tulsa Tech take out is $6,947.
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Out of the 177 schools in the Southwest Region that were part of this year’s ranking, PCI Health Training Center landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in the large city of Dallas, PCI Health Training Center is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.
The average amount in student loans that medical assisting majors at PCI Health Training Center take out is $8,550. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $37, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
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Florida Career College - Houston Campus landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular allied health and medical assisting services programs. Located in the city of Houston, Florida Career College - Houston Campus is a private for-profit school with a small student population.
Medical Assisting majors at Florida Career College - Houston Campus take out an average of $9,500 in student loans while working on their egree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $104.
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With a ranking of #7, United Education Institute - UEI College - Phoenix did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for allied health and medical assisting services students. Located in the city of Phoenix, UEI College - Phoenix is a private for-profit college with a small student population.
After completing their degree, medical assisting graduates from UEI College - Phoenix carry an average student debt load of $9,500. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $85.
With a ranking of #8, Pima Medical Institute - Houston did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for allied health and medical assisting services students. PMI Houston is a small private for-profit school located in the city of Houston.
After completing their degree, medical assisting graduates from PMI Houston carry an average student debt load of $17,975. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $76, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
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Pima Medical Institute - Mesa did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for allied health and medical assisting services students. It came in at #9 on the list. Located in the city of Mesa, PMI Mesa is a private for-profit school with a small student population.
The average amount in student loans that medical assisting majors at PMI Mesa take out is $17,975. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $76, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
Full Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services at Pima Medical Institute - Mesa Report
The College of Health Care Professions - Southwest Houston came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Allied Health Services Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. CHCP - Southwest Houston is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the large city of Houston.
After completing their degree, medical assisting graduates from CHCP - Southwest Houston carry an average student debt load of $9,500. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $61, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
Pima Medical Institute - Albuquerque landed the #11 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular allied health and medical assisting services programs. PMI Albuquerque is a small private for-profit school located in the city of Albuquerque.
After completing their degree, medical assisting graduates from PMI Albuquerque carry an average student debt load of $17,975. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $76, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
Southern Careers Institute - San Antonio (SW Military Drive) ranked #12 on this year’s Most Popular Allied Health Services Schools in the Southwest Region list. Southern Careers Institute - San Antonio (SW Military Drive) is a small private for-profit school located in the large city of San Antonio.
While working on their degree, medical assisting majors at Southern Careers Institute - San Antonio (SW Military Drive) accumulate an average of around $9,500 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 $44.
The College of Health Care Professions - Fort Worth landed the #13 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular allied health and medical assisting services programs. Located in the city of Fort Worth, CHCP - Fort Worth is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.
Medical Assisting majors at CHCP - Fort Worth take out an average of $9,500 in student loans while working on their egree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $61, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
Southern Careers Institute - Pharr landed the #14 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular allied health and medical assisting services programs. Southern Careers Institute - Pharr is a small private for-profit school located in the large suburb of Pharr.
While working on their degree, medical assisting majors at Southern Careers Institute - Pharr accumulate an average of around $9,500 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 $44.
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CyberTex Institute of Technology came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Allied Health Services Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. Located in the large city of Austin, CyberTex Institute of Technology is a private for-profit school with a small student population.
The average amount in student loans that medical assisting majors at CyberTex Institute of Technology take out is $7,811. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $43.
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With a ranking of #15, Remington College - Dallas Campus did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for allied health and medical assisting services students. Remington College - Dallas Campus is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Garland.
On average, medical assisting graduates from Remington College - Dallas Campus take out $19,123 in student loans while working on their degree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $71, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
Full Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services at Remington College - Dallas Campus Report
The College of Health Care Professions - Austin came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Allied Health Services Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. Located in the city of Austin, CHCP - Austin is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.
After completing their degree, medical assisting graduates from CHCP - Austin carry an average student debt load of $9,104. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $64.
Lone Star College System did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for allied health and medical assisting services students. It came in at #18 on the list. North Harris Montgomery is a fairly large public school located in the medium-sized city of The Woodlands.
While working on their degree, medical assisting majors at North Harris Montgomery accumulate an average of around $12,464 in student debt.
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Southern Careers Institute - Corpus Christi came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Allied Health Services Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. Southern Careers Institute - Corpus Christi is a small private for-profit school located in the city of Corpus Christi.
After completing their degree, medical assisting graduates from Southern Careers Institute - Corpus Christi carry an average student debt load of $9,500. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $44.
With a ranking of #20, Southern Careers Institute - Brownsville did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for allied health and medical assisting services students. Located in the midsize city of Brownsville, Southern Careers Institute - Brownsville is a private for-profit college with a small student population.
While working on their degree, medical assisting majors at Southern Careers Institute - Brownsville accumulate an average of around $9,500 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 $44.
The College of Health Care Professions - San Antonio came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Allied Health Services Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. CHCP - San Antonio is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the city of San Antonio.
While working on their degree, medical assisting majors at CHCP - San Antonio accumulate an average of around $9,500 in student debt. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $61, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
The College of Health Care Professions - McAllen Campus came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Allied Health Services Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. CHCP - McAllen Campus is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the medium-sized city of McAllen.
After completing their degree, medical assisting graduates from CHCP - McAllen Campus carry an average student debt load of $9,500. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $61, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
Southern Careers Institute - Waco did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for allied health and medical assisting services students. It came in at #23 on the list. Located in the midsize city of Waco, Southern Careers Institute - Waco is a private for-profit school with a small student population.
While working on their degree, medical assisting majors at Southern Careers Institute - Waco accumulate an average of around $9,500 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 $44.
Read full report on Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services at Southern Careers Institute - Waco
Pima Medical Institute - El Paso landed the #24 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular allied health and medical assisting services programs. PMI El Paso is a small private for-profit school located in the large city of El Paso.
On average, medical assisting graduates from PMI El Paso take out $17,975 in student loans while working on their degree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $76, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
Read full report on Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services at Pima Medical Institute - El Paso
With a ranking of #25, Concorde Career College - Grand Prairie did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for allied health and medical assisting services students. Concorde Career College - Grand Prairie is a small private for-profit school located in the large suburb of Grand Prairie.
After completing their degree, medical assisting graduates from Concorde Career College - Grand Prairie carry an average student debt load of $9,500. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $72, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
Honorable Mentions
These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also popular but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Most Popular Allied Health Services Schools in the Southwest Region award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 27 | San Jacinto Community College | Pasadena, TX |
| 28 | Concorde Career College - San Antonio | San Antonio, TX |
| 29 | South Texas Training Center | San Benito, TX |
| 30 | Houston Community College | Houston, TX |
| 31 | Southern Careers Institute - Austin | Austin, TX |
| 31 | Arizona College - Mesa | Mesa, AZ |
| 33 | The College of Health Care Professions - Dallas | Dallas, TX |
| 33 | Southern Careers Institute - Harlingen | Harlingen, TX |
| 35 | Southern Careers Institute - San Antonio (NW Loop) | San Antonio, TX |
Best Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services Colleges by State
Explore the best allied health and medical assisting services colleges for a specific state in the Southwest region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Texas | 1,416 |
| Arizona | 373 |
| Oklahoma | 289 |
| New Mexico | 177 |
Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services Related Majors
Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services is one of 30 different types of programs to choose from.
Most Popular Related Majors
| 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 26 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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