2023 Best Health Professions Schools in Georgia
Finding the Best Health Professions School for You
Out of the majors we analyze each year, health professions was ranked 2nd in Georgia. In fact, 15,658 were awarded in the state in 2020-2021.
It's not easy to decide which program to enroll in when you have so many options available. 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 assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Best Health Professions Schools in Georgia ranking. Our analysis looked at 71 schools in Georgia to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for students.
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2023 Best Health Professions Schools in Georgia
The colleges and universities below are the best for health professions majors pursuing a .
Top 10 Best Health Professions Schools
Our analysis found Emory University to be the best school for health professions students who want to pursue a degree in Georgia. Emory is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Atlanta.
The average amount in student loans that health professions majors at Emory take out is $29,939. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $556.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Morehouse School of Medicine. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Health Professions Schools in Georgia list. Located in the large city of Atlanta, MSM is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly small student population.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Herzing University - Atlanta. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Health Professions Schools in Georgia list. Located in the city of Atlanta, Herzing University - Atlanta is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly small student population.
Health Professions majors at Herzing University - Atlanta take out an average of $34,612 in student loans while working on their egree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $204.
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Out of the 71 schools in Georgia that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Georgia landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the midsize city of Athens, UGA is a public school with a very large student population.
After completing their degree, health professions graduates from UGA carry an average student debtload of $23,375. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $166, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Augusta University. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Health Professions Schools in Georgia list. Augusta University is a medium-sized public school located in the medium-sized city of Augusta.
Health Professions majors at Augusta University take out an average of $27,442 in student loans while working on their egree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $127, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
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South University, Savannah came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Health Professions Schools in Georgia ranking. Located in the city of Savannah, South University, Savannah is a private for-profit college with a small student population.
The average amount in student loans that health professions majors at South University, Savannah take out is $44,282. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $208.
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Georgia Northwestern Technical College ranked #7 on this year’s Best Health Professions Schools in Georgia list. Georgia Northwestern Technical College is a moderately-sized public school located in the small city of Rome.
Health Professions majors at Georgia Northwestern Technical College take out an average of $7,656 in student loans while working on their egree.
Altierus Career College - Norcross came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Health Professions Schools in Georgia ranking. Located in the large suburb of Norcross, Altierus Career College - Norcross is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly small student population.
Health Professions majors at Altierus Career College - Norcross take out an average of $9,542 in student loans while working on their egree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $44.
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With a ranking of #9, University of North Georgia did quite well on this year’s best schools for health professions students. UNG is a fairly large public school located in the distant town of Dahlonega.
On average, health professions graduates from UNG take out $24,152 in student loans while working on their degree.
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With a ranking of #10, South University’s online programs did quite well on this year’s best schools for health professions students. Located in the medium-sized city of Savannah, South University's online programs is a private for-profit college with a moderately-sized student population.
On average, health professions graduates from South University's online programs take out $46,938 in student loans while working on their degree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $250, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
Honorable Mentions
Here are some additional great schools for Health Professions students in the state of Georgia that almost earned our Best Health Professions Schools in Georgia award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Gwinnett College - Sandy Springs | Sandy Springs, GA |
| 12 | Chattahoochee Technical College | Marietta, GA |
| 13 | Albany State University | Albany, GA |
| 14 | Gwinnett Technical College | Lawrenceville, GA |
Best Health Professions Colleges in the Southeast Region
Explore all the Best Health Professions Schools 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 |
| Alabama | 12,636 |
| Kentucky | 10,991 |
| Tennessee | 13,576 |
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Rankings in Majors Related to Health Professions
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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