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2023 Most Popular Health Sciences & Services Schools in the Southeast Region

177 Colleges
$33,535 Avg Salary
$28,949 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Health Sciences & Services School for You

Out of all the majors we analyze each year, health sciences and services was ranked #34 in the country. In fact 35,945 degrees and certificates were handed out in 2020-2021.

Today's students have lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. 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 Health Sciences & Services Schools in the Southeast Region ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 177 schools in the Southeast Region to see which ones were the most popular programs for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Health Sciences & Services program at each school on the list.

The colleges and universities below are the most popular for health science majors pursuing a .

Our 2023 rankings named University of South Florida - Main Campus the most popular school in the Southeast Region for health sciences and services students. USF Tampa is a fairly large public school located in the city of Tampa.

After completing their degree, health science graduates from USF Tampa carry an average student debt load of $23,000. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $208.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Central Florida. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Health Sciences & Services Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the large suburb of Orlando, UCF is a public college with a fairly large student population.

The average amount in student loans that health science majors at UCF take out is $21,830. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $255, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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The excellent programs at NorthWest Arkansas Community College helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best health sciences and services schools in the Southeast Region . Located in the city of Bentonville, NWACC is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

After completing their degree, health science graduates from NWACC carry an average student debt load of $16,000.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Chattahoochee Technical College. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Most Popular Health Sciences & Services Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the suburb of Marietta, Chattahoochee Technical College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

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#5

University of North Florida

Jacksonville, FL

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of North Florida. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Health Sciences & Services Schools in the Southeast Region list. UNF is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Jacksonville.

While working on their degree, health science majors at UNF accumulate an average of around $19,800 in student debt. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $174.

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Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular Health Sciences & Services Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the rural area of Perkinston, Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

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With a ranking of #7, Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for health sciences and services students. Florida A&M University is a medium-sized public school located in the medium-sized city of Tallahassee.

While working on their degree, health science majors at Florida A&M University accumulate an average of around $27,250 in student debt. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $145, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#8

Florida Atlantic University

Boca Raton, FL

Florida Atlantic University ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Health Sciences & Services Schools in the Southeast Region list. FAU is a fairly large public school located in the city of Boca Raton.

Health Science majors at FAU take out an average of $18,000 in student loans while working on their egree.

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#9

University of Florida

Gainesville, FL

University of Florida came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Health Sciences & Services Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. UF is a fairly large public school located in the medium-sized city of Gainesville.

Health Science majors at UF take out an average of $16,752 in student loans while working on their egree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $207.

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#10

Florida Gulf Coast University

Fort Myers, FL

Florida Gulf Coast University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for health sciences and services students. It came in at #10 on the list. FGCU is a large public school located in the large suburb of Fort Myers.

While working on their degree, health science majors at FGCU accumulate an average of around $21,500 in student debt. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $219, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#11

Arkansas Tech University

Russellville, AR

Arkansas Tech University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for health sciences and services students. It came in at #11 on the list. Located in the remote town of Russellville, ATU is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

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Seminole State College of Florida did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for health sciences and services students. It came in at #12 on the list. Seminole State is a fairly large public school located in the small city of Sanford.

While working on their degree, health science majors at Seminole State accumulate an average of around $24,075 in student debt.

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#13

Black River Technical College

Pocahontas, AR

Black River Technical College landed the #13 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular health sciences and services programs. Located in the rural area of Pocahontas, Black River Technical College is a public school with a small student population.

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Southeastern Technical College landed the #14 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular health sciences and services programs. Located in the town of Vidalia, Southeastern Technical College is a public school with a small student population.

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The University of West Florida landed the #14 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular health sciences and services programs. UWF is a fairly large public school located in the city of Pensacola.

While working on their degree, health science majors at UWF accumulate an average of around $24,750 in student debt.

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#16

Florida State University

Tallahassee, FL

Florida State University landed the #16 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular health sciences and services programs. Located in the medium-sized city of Tallahassee, Florida State is a public college with a fairly large student population.

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#17

Meharry Medical College

Nashville, TN

With a ranking of #17, Meharry Medical College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for health sciences and services students. Located in the large city of Nashville, Meharry Medical College is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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With a ranking of #18, Dyersburg State Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for health sciences and services students. DSCC is a small public school located in the town of Dyersburg.

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Rasmussen University - Florida did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for health sciences and services students. It came in at #19 on the list. Located in the small city of Ocala, Rasmussen University - Florida is a private for-profit college with a moderately-sized student population.

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Clayton State University ranked #20 on this year’s Most Popular Health Sciences & Services Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the large suburb of Morrow, Clayton State University is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

On average, health science graduates from Clayton State University take out $38,408 in student loans while working on their degree.

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The University of Tampa ranked #21 on this year’s Most Popular Health Sciences & Services Schools in the Southeast Region list. UT is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Tampa.

Health Science majors at UT take out an average of $27,000 in student loans while working on their egree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $477.

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South Arkansas Community College ranked #22 on this year’s Most Popular Health Sciences & Services Schools in the Southeast Region list. SouthArk is a small public school located in the town of El Dorado.

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#23

Nova Southeastern University

Fort Lauderdale, FL

With a ranking of #23, Nova Southeastern University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for health sciences and services students. Located in the large suburb of Fort Lauderdale, NUS Florida is a private not-for-profit college with a very large student population.

While working on their degree, health science majors at NUS Florida accumulate an average of around $22,889 in student debt.

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#24

University of Kentucky

Lexington, KY

With a ranking of #24, University of Kentucky did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for health sciences and services students. Located in the city of Lexington, UK is a public college with a fairly large student population.

Health Science majors at UK take out an average of $23,250 in student loans while working on their egree.

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#25

Valdosta State University

Valdosta, GA

Valdosta State University ranked #25 on this year’s Most Popular Health Sciences & Services Schools in the Southeast Region list. VSU is a fairly large public school located in the city of Valdosta.

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Honorable Mentions

Here are some additional popular schools for Health Sciences & Services students in the Southeast Region that almost earned our Most Popular Health Sciences & Services Schools in the Southeast Region award.

Rank College Location
27 Northern Kentucky University Highland Heights, KY
27 University of West Georgia Carrollton, GA
29 Georgia Northwestern Technical College Rome, GA
30 John Tyler Community College Chester, VA
30 Ozarka College Melbourne, AR
32 University of Arkansas - Pulaski Technical College North Little Rock, AR
33 University of Miami Coral Gables, FL
34 Western Carolina University Cullowhee, NC
35 Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale Fort Lauderdale, FL

Best Health Sciences & Services Colleges by State

Explore the best health sciences and services colleges for a specific state in the Southeast region.

State Degrees Awarded
Georgia 544
Virginia 247
North Carolina 203
Florida 4,327
Tennessee 165
Kentucky 385
South Carolina 87
Louisiana 214
Arkansas 291
Alabama 240
Mississippi 325
West Virginia 100

One of 30 majors within the area of study, health sciences and services 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
Allied Health Professions 82,308

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).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to Sandra M. Palumbo.

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