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2025 Best Allied Health Professions Schools in California

76 Colleges in California
9,301 Allied Health Degrees Awarded
$63,721 Avg Early-Career Salary
If you pursue a degree in allied health professions, you won't be alone. The field of study is the #18 most popular program in the country. This makes choosing the right school a hard decision.

In 2025, College Factual analyzed 76 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Allied Health Professions Schools in California ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 9,301 degrees in allied health professions annually.

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Choosing a Great Allied Health Professions School

Best Allied Health Professions Schools in California The allied health program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Allied Health Professions rankings. For our Best Overall Allied Health Professions School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.

In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.

Allied Health Professions Rankings by Degree Level

Associate Degrees in Allied Health
Bachelor's Degrees in Allied Health
Master's Degrees in Allied Health
Doctor's Degrees in Allied Health

Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Allied Health Professions Schools in California ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision. You can also filter this list by location to find schools closer to you.

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Best Schools for Allied Health Professions in California

If you aren't interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the allied health degrees they offer, see the list below. Only those schools that rank in the top 20% of all the schools we analyze get awarded with a place on this list.

15 Top California Schools in Allied Health

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Loma Linda University
Loma Linda, CA
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
154 Allied Health Degrees Awarded
$97,848 Median Starting Salary

Loma Linda University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in allied health professions. Loma Linda University is a small private not-for-profit university located in the suburb of Loma Linda.

There were about 154 allied health professions students who graduated with this degree at Loma Linda University in the most recent year we have data available. Those allied health professions students who get their degree from Loma Linda University make $34,127 more than the standard allied health grad.

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
64th Most Popular In CA
110 Allied Health Degrees Awarded

City College of San Francisco is a great choice for students interested in a degree in allied health professions. City College of San Francisco is a fairly large public college located in the large city of San Francisco. A Best Colleges rank of #228 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means City College of San Francisco is a great college overall.

There were approximately 110 allied health professions students who graduated with this degree at City College of San Francisco in the most recent data year.

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Bachelors Degree Type
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Take your associate degree in an allied health field to the next level with this specialized transfer friendly online bachelor of science from Southern New Hampshire University.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
48 Allied Health Degrees Awarded
12.5% Growth in Graduates

Samuel Merritt University is one of the best schools in the country for getting a degree in allied health professions. Samuel Merritt University is a small private not-for-profit university located in the city of Oakland.

There were about 48 allied health professions students who graduated with this degree at Samuel Merritt University in the most recent year we have data available. Those allied health professions students who get their degree from Samuel Merritt University receive $73,212 more than the average allied health graduate.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
52 Allied Health Degrees Awarded
$129,633 Median Starting Salary

Every student who is interested in allied health professions has to take a look at University of Southern California. Located in the large city of Los Angeles, USC is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #13 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means USC is a great university overall.

There were roughly 52 allied health professions students who graduated with this degree at USC in the most recent data year. Allied Health Professions degree recipients from University of Southern California receive an earnings boost of about $65,912 over the average earnings of allied health professions graduates.

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
91 Allied Health Degrees Awarded
$69,391 Median Starting Salary

is a small private for-profit college located in the small city of Rancho Cordova.

Allied Health Professions degree recipients from San Joaquin Valley College-Rancho Cordova get an earnings boost of about $5,670 over the typical income of allied health professions graduates.

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Foothill College
Los Altos Hills, CA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
72 Allied Health Degrees Awarded
$107,048 Median Starting Salary

Foothill College is a fairly large public college located in the suburb of Los Altos Hills. A Best Colleges rank of #104 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Foothill College is a great college overall.

There were about 72 allied health professions students who graduated with this degree at Foothill College in the most recent data year. Degree recipients from the allied health professions program at Foothill College make $43,327 more than the average college graduate with the same degree shortly after graduation.

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7
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
62nd Most Popular In CA
636 Allied Health Degrees Awarded

Located in the city of Santa Rosa, SRJC is a public college with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #121 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means SRJC is a great college overall.

There were roughly 636 allied health professions students who graduated with this degree at SRJC in the most recent year we have data available.

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Merced College
Merced, CA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
62 Allied Health Degrees Awarded
3.2% Growth in Graduates

Merced Community College District is a fairly large public college located in the small city of Merced. This college ranks 39th out of 161 schools for overall quality in the state of California.

There were about 62 allied health professions students who graduated with this degree at Merced Community College District in the most recent data year. Those allied health professions students who get their degree from Merced College earn $15,150 more than the average allied health grad.

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9
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
144 Allied Health Degrees Awarded
9.7% Growth in Graduates

San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia is a small private for-profit college located in the midsize city of Visalia. A Best Colleges rank of #233 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia is a great college overall.

There were roughly 144 allied health professions students who graduated with this degree at San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia in the most recent year we have data available. Degree recipients from the allied health professions major at San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia make $5,722 above the standard college grad in this field shortly after graduation.

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Orange Coast College
Costa Mesa, CA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
67 Allied Health Degrees Awarded
$68,484 Median Starting Salary

Orange Coast College is a fairly large public college located in the city of Costa Mesa. This college ranks 84th out of 161 colleges for overall quality in the state of California.

There were roughly 67 allied health professions students who graduated with this degree at Orange Coast College in the most recent data year. Degree recipients from the allied health professions degree program at Orange Coast College earn $4,763 more than the standard college grad with the same degree when they enter the workforce.

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11
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
74 Allied Health Degrees Awarded
$69,391 Median Starting Salary

is a small private for-profit college located in the city of Bakersfield.

Those allied health professions students who get their degree from San Joaquin Valley College-Bakersfield earn $5,670 more than the standard allied health graduate.

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Grossmont College
El Cajon, CA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
23rd Most Popular In CA
69 Allied Health Degrees Awarded

Located in the large suburb of El Cajon, Grossmont College is a public college with a fairly large student population. This college ranks 44th out of 161 colleges for overall quality in the state of California.

There were about 69 allied health professions students who graduated with this degree at Grossmont College in the most recent year we have data available.

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Canada College
Redwood City, CA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
$106,691 Median Starting Salary

Canada College is a medium-sized public college located in the suburb of Redwood City.

There were roughly 15 allied health professions students who graduated with this degree at Canada College in the most recent year we have data available. Degree recipients from the allied health professions program at Canada College earn $42,970 more than the standard college graduate with the same degree shortly after graduation.

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14
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
73 Allied Health Degrees Awarded
39.7% Growth in Graduates

Located in the midsize city of Temecula, is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

Allied Health Professions degree recipients from San Joaquin Valley College-Temecula receive an earnings boost of about $5,670 over the average earnings of allied health professions majors.

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
50 Allied Health Degrees Awarded
$69,391 Median Starting Salary

Located in the city of Ontario, is a private for-profit college with a small student population.

Allied Health Professions degree recipients from San Joaquin Valley College-Ontario receive an earnings boost of about $5,670 over the typical earnings of allied health professions majors.

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Rest of the Top Best Allied Health Professions Schools in California

Honorable Mentions

Here are some additional great schools for Allied Health Professions students in the state of California that almost earned our Best Allied Health Professions Schools in California award.

Rank College Location
16 California State University - Northridge Northridge, CA
17 University of the Pacific Stockton, CA
18 Southwestern College Chula Vista, CA
19 Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science Los Angeles, CA
20 Mt. San Antonio College Walnut, CA
21 Yuba College Marysville, CA
22 Crafton Hills College Yucaipa, CA
23 National University San Diego, CA
24 Fresno City College Fresno, CA
25 Modesto Junior College Modesto, CA

Best Allied Health Professions Colleges in the Far Western US Region

Explore all the Best Allied Health Professions Colleges in the Far Western US Area or other specific states within that region.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Washington 300 707
Oregon 266 615
Nevada 192 313
Hawaii 164 49
Alaska 119 38

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One of 34 majors within the Health Professions area of study, Allied Health Professions has other similar majors worth exploring.

Allied Health Concentrations

Major Annual Graduates
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) 3,347
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician 1,335
Respiratory Care Therapy 1,163
Radiologic Technology 996
Physician Assistant 628
Surgical Technology 590
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Technology 435
Cardiovascular Technology/Technologist 341
Athletic Training 206
Electrocardiograph Technology/Technician 77

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Related Major Annual Graduates
Nursing 19,867
Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services 15,089
Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants 8,434
Health Sciences & Services 7,291
Health & Medical Administrative Services 6,654
Public Health 5,474
Dental Support Services 4,497
Mental & Social Health Services 3,300
Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions 3,284
Communication Sciences 2,340

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