2023 Most Popular Health Professions Schools in the Southwest Region
Finding the Best 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.
Today's students have lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. You can choose a traditional brick and mortar school, or with the growth of online education, you can attend a school half-way across the country without even leaving your house. Also there are many trade schools that offer short-term programs that open up more career options.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Most Popular Health Professions Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. Our analysis looked at 384 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 Health Professions program at each school on the list.
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2023 Most Popular Health Professions Schools in the Southwest Region
The following schools top our list of the Most Popular Health Professions Colleges.
Top 25 Most Popular Southwest Region Schools in Health Professions
Our 2023 rankings named Grand Canyon University the most popular school in the Southwest Region for health professions students. Located in the city of Phoenix, Grand Canyon University is a private for-profit college with a very large student population.
Health Professions majors at Grand Canyon University take out an average of $33,709 in student loans while working on their egree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $180, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
Out of the 384 schools in the Southwest Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Phoenix - Arizona landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the large city of Tempe, UOPX - Arizona is a private for-profit college with a very large student population.
On average, health professions graduates from UOPX - Arizona take out $29,031 in student loans while working on their degree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $137.
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The excellent programs at The University of Texas at Arlington helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best health professions schools in the Southwest Region . UT Arlington is a very large public school located in the large city of Arlington.
Health Professions majors at UT Arlington take out an average of $25,989 in student loans while working on their egree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $142, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
Out of the 384 schools in the Southwest Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center landed the # 4 spot on the list. TTUHSC is a medium-sized public school located in the large city of Lubbock.
Health Professions majors at TTUHSC take out an average of $25,223 in student loans while working on their egree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $242, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
Out of the 384 schools in the Southwest Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Aspen University landed the # 5 spot on the list. Aspen University is a moderately-sized private for-profit school located in the large city of Denver.
The average amount in student loans that health professions majors at Aspen University take out is $35,922.
University of Arizona landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular health professions programs. Located in the large city of Tucson, University of Arizona is a public school with a fairly large student population.
After completing their degree, health professions graduates from University of Arizona carry an average student debt load of $21,125. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $317.
Tulsa Technology Center landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular health professions programs. Tulsa Tech is a small public school located in the large city of Tulsa.
After completing their degree, health professions graduates from Tulsa Tech carry an average student debt load of $9,497.
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The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular health professions programs. UTHealth is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Houston.
Health Professions majors at UTHealth take out an average of $22,951 in student loans while working on their egree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $203.
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Texas A&M University - College Station came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Health Professions Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. Located in the medium-sized city of College Station, Texas A&M College Station is a public college with a fairly large student population.
Health Professions majors at Texas A&M College Station take out an average of $19,530 in student loans while working on their egree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $277, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
Texas Woman’s University came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Health Professions Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. Located in the city of Denton, TWU is a public school with a fairly large student population.
The average amount in student loans that health professions majors at TWU take out is $23,906. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $84.
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With a ranking of #11, Northern Arizona University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for health professions students. Located in the small city of Flagstaff, NAU is a public school with a very large student population.
After completing their degree, health professions graduates from NAU carry an average student debt load of $22,827. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $251.
Lone Star College System ranked #12 on this year’s Most Popular Health Professions Schools in the Southwest Region list. North Harris Montgomery is a fairly large public school located in the medium-sized city of The Woodlands.
The average amount in student loans that health professions majors at North Harris Montgomery take out is $13,664.
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Central New Mexico Community College came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Health Professions Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. Located in the city of Albuquerque, CNM is a public college with a large student population.
The average amount in student loans that health professions majors at CNM take out is $9,930.
The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Health Professions Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. UT Health San Antonio is a small public school located in the large city of San Antonio.
The average amount in student loans that health professions majors at UT Health San Antonio take out is $21,527.
Arizona State University - Tempe came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Health Professions Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. ASU - Tempe is a very large public school located in the city of Tempe.
The average amount in student loans that health professions majors at ASU - Tempe take out is $22,997. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $329.
The University of Texas Medical Branch came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Health Professions Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. UTMB Galveston is a small public school located in the town of Galveston.
Health Professions majors at UTMB Galveston take out an average of $25,611 in student loans while working on their egree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $215, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
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With a ranking of #17, Pima Medical Institute - Tucson did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for health professions students. Located in the city of Tucson, PMI Tucson is a private for-profit college with a small student population.
On average, health professions graduates from PMI Tucson take out $22,416 in student loans while working on their degree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $69.
Read full report on Health Professions at Pima Medical Institute - Tucson
The College of Health Care Professions - Northwest landed the #18 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular health professions programs. CHCP - Northwest is a small private for-profit school located in the city of Houston.
On average, health professions graduates from CHCP - Northwest take out $20,414 in student loans while working on their degree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $72, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
Full Health Professions at The College of Health Care Professions - Northwest Report
University of Oklahoma - Health Sciences Center did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for health professions students. It came in at #19 on the list. Located in the city of Oklahoma City, UOHSC is a public school with a small student population.
The average amount in student loans that health professions majors at UOHSC take out is $24,302. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $318.
Full Health Professions at University of Oklahoma - Health Sciences Center Report
University of New Mexico - Main Campus landed the #20 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular health professions programs. UNM is a fairly large public school located in the city of Albuquerque.
The average amount in student loans that health professions majors at UNM take out is $21,131.
With a ranking of #21, Galen College of Nursing - San Antonio did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for health professions students. Galen College of Nursing - San Antonio is a small private for-profit school located in the city of San Antonio.
On average, health professions graduates from Galen College of Nursing - San Antonio take out $33,027 in student loans while working on their degree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $114, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
Arizona State University - Skysong did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for health professions students. It came in at #22 on the list. ASU - Skysong is a very large public school located in the city of Scottsdale.
On average, health professions graduates from ASU - Skysong take out $24,057 in student loans while working on their degree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $329.
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Baylor University landed the #23 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular health professions programs. Baylor is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the medium-sized city of Waco.
After completing their degree, health professions graduates from Baylor carry an average student debt load of $24,069. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $660, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
The University of Texas at Austin landed the #24 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular health professions programs. UT Austin is a fairly large public school located in the city of Austin.
After completing their degree, health professions graduates from UT Austin carry an average student debt load of $19,893. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $227.
Full Health Professions at The University of Texas at Austin Report
San Jacinto Community College ranked #25 on this year’s Most Popular Health Professions Schools in the Southwest Region list. Located in the suburb of Pasadena, San Jacinto College is a public college with a very large student population.
While working on their degree, health professions majors at San Jacinto College accumulate an average of around $12,562 in student debt.
Rest of the Top Most Popular Health Professions Schools in the Southwest Region
Additional Award Winners
This list shows the rest of the colleges awarded a Most Popular Health Professions Schools in the Southwest Region badge. Showing in this list means the college was ranked in the top 15% of the 384 different Southwest health professions schools we analyzed.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 51 | Sam Houston State University | Huntsville, TX |
| 52 | Collin County Community College District | McKinney, TX |
| 53 | Glendale Community College | Glendale, AZ |
| 54 | Oklahoma City Community College | Oklahoma City, OK |
| 55 | Pima Medical Institute - Houston | Houston, TX |
| 56 | Del Mar College | Corpus Christi, TX |
| 57 | MSU Texas | Wichita Falls, TX |
Honorable Mentions
Here are some additional popular schools for Health Professions students in the Southwest Region that almost earned our Most Popular Health Professions Schools in the Southwest Region award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 58 | Lamar University | Beaumont, TX |
| 59 | Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi | Corpus Christi, TX |
| 60 | Amarillo College | Amarillo, TX |
| 61 | RGV Careers | Pharr, TX |
| 62 | United Education Institute - UEI College - Phoenix | Phoenix, AZ |
| 63 | Pima Medical Institute - Albuquerque | Albuquerque, NM |
| 64 | Concorde Career College - San Antonio | San Antonio, TX |
| 65 | The College of Health Care Professions - Southwest Houston | Houston, TX |
| 66 | Parker University | Dallas, TX |
| 67 | Phoenix College | Phoenix, AZ |
| 68 | Carrington College, Phoenix North | Phoenix, AZ |
| 69 | The College of Health Care Professions - Fort Worth | Fort Worth, TX |
| 70 | Weatherford College | Weatherford, TX |
| 71 | Stephen F Austin State University | Nacogdoches, TX |
| 72 | Pima Medical Institute - Phoenix | Phoenix, AZ |
| 72 | Grayson College | Denison, TX |
| 74 | Community Care College | Tulsa, OK |
| 74 | PCI Health Training Center | Dallas, TX |
| 76 | West Texas A&M University | Canyon, TX |
Best Health Professions Colleges by State
Explore the best health professions colleges for a specific state in the Southwest region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Arizona | 24,705 |
| Texas | 45,833 |
| New Mexico | 3,731 |
| Oklahoma | 6,642 |
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Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 25 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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