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2023 Best Health Professions Schools in Alabama

40 Colleges
$46,249 Avg Salary
$21,954 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Health Professions School for You

Out of the majors we analyze each year, health professions was ranked 2nd in Alabama. In fact, 12,636 were awarded in the state in 2020-2021.

There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which program is right for you. 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.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best Health Professions Schools in Alabama ranking. This report analyzed 40 schools in Alabama to see which ones offered the best programs for students.

View our full ranking methodology.

2023 Best Health Professions Schools in Alabama

The following schools top our list of the Best Health Professions Colleges.

Top 10 Best Health Professions Schools

#1

Auburn University

Auburn, AL

Our analysis found Auburn University to be the best school for health professions students who want to pursue a degree in Alabama. Auburn is a very large public school located in the city of Auburn.

On average, health professions graduates from Auburn take out $22,075 in student loans while working on their degree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $562.

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Out of the 40 schools in Alabama that were part of this year’s ranking, Herzing University - Birmingham landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the large suburb of Birmingham, Herzing University - Birmingham is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

Health Professions majors at Herzing University - Birmingham take out an average of $28,134 in student loans while working on their egree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $107.

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#3

Samford University

Birmingham, AL

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Samford University. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Health Professions Schools in Alabama list. Located in the large suburb of Birmingham, Samford is a private not-for-profit school with a moderately-sized student population.

Health Professions majors at Samford take out an average of $19,000 in student loans while working on their egree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $518.

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#4

Columbia Southern University

Orange Beach, AL

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Columbia Southern University. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Health Professions Schools in Alabama list. Columbia Southern University is a fairly large private for-profit school located in the fringe town of Orange Beach.

The average amount in student loans that health professions majors at Columbia Southern University take out is $31,465.

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#5

University of Montevallo

Montevallo, AL

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Montevallo. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Health Professions Schools in Alabama list. Montevallo is a small public school located in the large suburb of Montevallo.

After completing their degree, health professions graduates from Montevallo carry an average student debtload of $21,674.

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#6

The University of Alabama

Tuscaloosa, AL

With a ranking of #6, The University of Alabama did quite well on this year’s best schools for health professions students. Located in the small city of Tuscaloosa, UA is a public school with a very large student population.

The average amount in student loans that health professions majors at UA take out is $25,188. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $677.

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With a ranking of #7, Ross Medical Education Center - Huntsville did quite well on this year’s best schools for health professions students. Ross - Huntsville is a small private for-profit school located in the medium-sized city of Huntsville.

While working on their degree, health professions majors at Ross - Huntsville accumulate an average of around $9,883 in student debt. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $43, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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University of Alabama at Birmingham ranked #8 on this year’s Best Health Professions Schools in Alabama list. UAB is a fairly large public school located in the medium-sized city of Birmingham.

After completing their degree, health professions graduates from UAB carry an average student debtload of $25,486. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $249, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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Remington College - Mobile Campus did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for health professions students. It came in at #9 on the list. Remington College - Mobile Campus is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Mobile.

After completing their degree, health professions graduates from Remington College - Mobile Campus carry an average student debtload of $16,397. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $68, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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University of South Alabama came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Health Professions Schools in Alabama ranking. USA is a fairly large public school located in the city of Mobile.

The average amount in student loans that health professions majors at USA take out is $28,327. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $292.

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Best Health Professions Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Best Health Professions Colleges in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
North Carolina 18,617
West Virginia 5,590
Florida 49,046
Virginia 17,510
Arkansas 6,286
Mississippi 6,374
South Carolina 7,283
Louisiana 7,992
Kentucky 10,991
Georgia 15,658
Tennessee 13,576

Health Professions Majors to Study

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
Public Health 40,596
Health Sciences & Services 35,945
Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions 29,833
Mental & Social Health Services 29,053
Medicine 28,629
Dental Support Services 26,399
Communication Sciences 22,298
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences 20,393
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science 18,901
Somatic Bodywork & Therapeutic Services 10,751
Health/Medical Prep Programs 9,210
Other Health Professions 7,984
Dentistry 6,770
Dietetics & Clinical Nutrition Services 6,158
Bioethics/Medical Ethics 5,115
Alternative Medicine & Systems 3,564
Chiropractic 2,658
Health Aids/Attendants/Orderlies 2,374
Medical Illustration & Informatics 2,089
Optometry 1,822
Advanced Dentistry & Oral Sciences 1,775
Ophthalmic & Optometric Support Services 960
Medical Science 909
Movement & Mind-Body Therapies 294
Alternative Medical Support Services 227
Energy & Biologically Based Therapies 68

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.

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