2023 Most Popular Online Health Professions Schools in the Southeast Region
Finding the Most Popular Online Health Professions School for You
In 2020-2021, 977,800 health professions students received a degree or certificate, making the major the #2 most popular in the country.
There are so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one 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 Most Popular Online Health Professions Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. This report analyzed 309 schools in the Southeast Region to see which ones were the most popular online programs for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from schools with online programs.
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2023 Most Popular Online Health Professions Schools in the Southeast Region
The colleges and universities below are the most popular for health professions majors pursuing an online .
Top 25 Most Popular Online Southeast Region Schools in Health Professions
Our 2023 rankings named Ultimate Medical Academy - Clearwater the most popular online school in the Southeast Region for health professions students. Located in the midsize city of Clearwater, UMA Clearwater is a private not-for-profit college with a medium-sized student population.
After completing their degree, health professions graduates from UMA Clearwater carry an average student debtload of $15,144.
A rank of #2 on this year’s list means University of South Florida - Main Campus is a great place for health professions students pursuing an online degree. USF Tampa is a very large public school located in the large city of Tampa.
After completing their degree, health professions graduates from USF Tampa carry an average student debtload of $23,350. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $198, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend American Public University System. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Online Health Professions Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the fringe town of Charles Town, American Military University is a private for-profit college with a very large student population.
The average amount in student loans that health professions majors at American Military University take out is $23,749.
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The excellent online programs at Martinsburg College helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best health professions schools in the Southeast Region . Located in the medium-sized suburb of Martinsburg, Martinsburg College is a private for-profit school with a small student population.
After completing their degree, health professions graduates from Martinsburg College carry an average student debtload of $10,000.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Florida. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Most Popular Online Health Professions Schools in the Southeast Region list. UF is a fairly large public school located in the city of Gainesville.
On average, health professions graduates from UF take out $17,694 in student loans while working on their degree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $200, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
Liberty University landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best health professions programs. Located in the small city of Lynchburg, Liberty University is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.
The average amount in student loans that health professions majors at Liberty University take out is $28,936. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $540.
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South College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for health professions students. It came in at #7 on the list. South College is a moderately-sized private for-profit school located in the city of Knoxville.
After completing their degree, health professions graduates from South College carry an average student debtload of $27,822. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $320.
Old Dominion University ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Online Health Professions Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the city of Norfolk, Old Dominion is a public school with a fairly large student population.
While working on their degree, health professions majors at Old Dominion accumulate an average of around $25,271 in student debt. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $223, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
With a ranking of #9, East Carolina University did quite well on this year’s best schools for health professions students. Located in the small city of Greenville, ECU is a public college with a very large student population.
While working on their degree, health professions majors at ECU accumulate an average of around $25,687 in student debt. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $289.
University of Central Florida came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Health Professions Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the suburb of Orlando, UCF is a public college with a fairly large student population.
Health Professions majors at UCF take out an average of $21,408 in student loans while working on their egree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $255, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
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Nova Southeastern University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for health professions students. It came in at #11 on the list. Located in the large suburb of Fort Lauderdale, NUS Florida is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.
After completing their degree, health professions graduates from NUS Florida carry an average student debtload of $29,701. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $334.
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South University’s online programs landed the #12 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best health professions programs. Located in the midsize 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.
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Columbia Southern University ranked #13 on this year’s Most Popular Online Health Professions Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the town of Orange Beach, Columbia Southern University is a private for-profit school with a fairly large student population.
The average amount in student loans that health professions majors at Columbia Southern University take out is $31,465.
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Northwestern State University of Louisiana ranked #14 on this year’s Most Popular Online Health Professions Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the town of Natchitoches, NSU is a public college with a large student population.
On average, health professions graduates from NSU take out $30,303 in student loans while working on their degree.
Winston - Salem State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for health professions students. It came in at #15 on the list. Located in the city of Winston-Salem, WSSU is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
After completing their degree, health professions graduates from WSSU carry an average student debtload of $27,762. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $110.
University of North Carolina at Greensboro landed the #16 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best health professions programs. UNC Greensboro is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Greensboro.
On average, health professions graduates from UNC Greensboro take out $23,294 in student loans while working on their degree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $151.
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Virginia Commonwealth University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for health professions students. It came in at #17 on the list. Located in the midsize city of Richmond, VCU is a public college with a very large student population.
Health Professions majors at VCU take out an average of $26,795 in student loans while working on their egree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $238.
Auburn University came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Health Professions Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the city of Auburn, Auburn is a public school with a fairly large student population.
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.
With a ranking of #19, Georgia Military College did quite well on this year’s best schools for health professions students. Located in the town of Milledgeville, Georgia Military College is a public school with a medium-sized student population.
While working on their degree, health professions majors at Georgia Military College accumulate an average of around $12,375 in student debt.
Western Kentucky University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for health professions students. It came in at #19 on the list. Located in the city of Bowling Green, WKU is a public college with a large student population.
On average, health professions graduates from WKU take out $25,384 in student loans while working on their degree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $200, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
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With a ranking of #21, Georgia Southern University did quite well on this year’s best schools for health professions students. Located in the town of Statesboro, GaSou is a public college with a fairly large student population.
While working on their degree, health professions majors at GaSou accumulate an average of around $27,895 in student debt. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $150.
Central Georgia Technical College ranked #22 on this year’s Most Popular Online Health Professions Schools in the Southeast Region list. CGTC is a medium-sized public school located in the small city of Warner Robins.
After completing their degree, health professions graduates from CGTC carry an average student debtload of $14,652.
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Holmes Community College ranked #23 on this year’s Most Popular Online Health Professions Schools in the Southeast Region list. Holmes Community College is a small public school located in the rural area of Goodman.
While working on their degree, health professions majors at Holmes Community College accumulate an average of around $15,714 in student debt.
University of Arkansas ranked #24 on this year’s Most Popular Online Health Professions Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the small city of Fayetteville, UARK is a public school with a very large student population.
On average, health professions graduates from UARK take out $23,018 in student loans while working on their degree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $315.
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Pitt Community College landed the #24 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best health professions programs. Located in the suburb of Winterville, Pitt Community College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.
On average, health professions graduates from Pitt Community College take out $21,645 in student loans while working on their degree.
Rest of the Top Most Popular Online Health Professions Schools in the Southeast Region
Honorable Mentions
These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also great but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Most Popular Online Health Professions Schools in the Southeast Region award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 47 | Fayetteville State University | Fayetteville, NC |
| 48 | Midlands Technical College | West Columbia, SC |
| 49 | West Virginia Junior College - Morgantown | Morgantown, WV |
| 50 | Georgia Northwestern Technical College | Rome, GA |
| 51 | State College of Florida - Manatee - Sarasota | Bradenton, FL |
| 52 | American National University | Salem, VA |
| 53 | Southeastern Louisiana University | Hammond, LA |
| 53 | National Park College | Hot Springs, AR |
| 55 | Indian River State College | Fort Pierce, FL |
| 56 | Northern Kentucky University | Highland Heights, KY |
| 57 | The University of West Florida | Pensacola, FL |
| 57 | George Mason University | Fairfax, VA |
| 57 | Lanier Technical College | Oakwood, GA |
| 57 | Rasmussen University - Florida | Ocala, FL |
| 61 | Gaston College | Dallas, NC |
Most Popular Online Health Professions Colleges by State
Explore the most popular online health professions schools for a specific state in the Southeast region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| North Carolina | 18,617 |
| West Virginia | 5,590 |
| South Carolina | 7,283 |
| Florida | 49,046 |
| Virginia | 17,510 |
| Arkansas | 6,286 |
| Mississippi | 6,374 |
| Louisiana | 7,992 |
| Alabama | 12,636 |
| Kentucky | 10,991 |
| Georgia | 15,658 |
| Tennessee | 13,576 |
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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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