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2025 Best Allied Health Professions Schools in Arizona

17 Colleges in Arizona
2,372 Allied Health Degrees Awarded
$63,721 Avg Early-Career Salary
Allied Health Professions is of the hottest degree programs in the United States, coming in as the #18 most popular major in the country. This means there are lots of options to choose from when you decide to get your degree.

For its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 17 schools in Arizona to determine which ones were the best for allied health professions students pursuing a degree. Combined, these schools handed out 2,372 degrees in allied health professions to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Allied Health Professions School

Best Allied Health Professions Schools in Arizona 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. In order to come up with a best overall ranking for allied health professions schools, we combine our degree-level rankings, weighting them by the number of degrees awarded at each 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

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 Arizona ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision. If you'd like to restrict your choices to just one part of the country, you can filter this list by location.

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Best Schools for Allied Health Professions in Arizona

Although we recommend filtering by degree level first, you can view the list below to see which schools give the educational experience for the allied health degree levels they offer.

10 Top Arizona Schools in Allied Health

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
216 Allied Health Degrees Awarded
22.2% Growth in Graduates

It's hard to beat GateWay Community College if you want to pursue a degree in allied health professions. Located in the city of Phoenix, GateWay Community College is a public college with a medium-sized student population. A Best Colleges rank of #139 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means GateWay Community College is a great college overall.

There were roughly 216 allied health professions students who graduated with this degree at GateWay Community College in the most recent data year. Students who graduate with their degree from the allied health program state that they receive average early career earnings of $57,359.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
73 Allied Health Degrees Awarded
9.6% Growth in Graduates

Northern Arizona University is one of the best schools in the country for getting a degree in allied health professions. NAU is a fairly large public university located in the small city of Flagstaff. A Best Colleges rank of #221 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means NAU is a great university overall.

There were roughly 73 allied health professions students who graduated with this degree at NAU in the most recent data year. Degree recipients from the allied health professions program at Northern Arizona University make $42,093 more than the standard graduate with the same degree shortly after graduation.

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
231 Allied Health Degrees Awarded
$49,178 Median Starting Salary

It's difficult to beat Pima Community College if you want to pursue a degree in allied health professions. Pima County Community College District is a large public college located in the city of Tucson. A Best Colleges rank of #612 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Pima County Community College District is a great college overall.

There were about 231 allied health professions students who graduated with this degree at Pima County Community College District in the most recent year we have data available. After graduation, allied health degree recipients usually earn about $49,178 in the first five years of their career.

More information about a degree in allied health professions from Pima Community College

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Every student who is interested in allied health professions needs to take a look at Arizona State University - Tempe. Located in the city of Tempe, ASU - Tempe is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #108 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means ASU - Tempe is a great university overall.More information about a degree in allied health professions from Arizona State University - Tempe

5
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
40 Allied Health Degrees Awarded
7.5% Growth in Graduates

Located in the rural area of Kingman, MCC is a public college with a small student population. This college ranks 18th out of 26 schools for overall quality in the state of Arizona.

There were about 40 allied health professions students who graduated with this degree at MCC in the most recent year we have data available. Soon after graduation, allied health degree recipients generally make an average of $56,999 in their early careers.

More information about a degree in allied health professions from Mohave Community College

6
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
9th Most Popular In AZ
40 Allied Health Degrees Awarded

Located in the rural area of Coolidge, Pinal County Community College is a public college with a medium-sized student population. This college ranks 20th out of 26 schools for overall quality in the state of Arizona.

There were about 40 allied health professions students who graduated with this degree at Pinal County Community College in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in allied health professions from Central Arizona College

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Yavapai College
Prescott, AZ
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
81 Allied Health Degrees Awarded
$67,107 Median Starting Salary

Located in the small city of Prescott, Yavapai College is a public college with a medium-sized student population. This college ranks 22nd out of 26 schools for overall quality in the state of Arizona.

There were about 81 allied health professions students who graduated with this degree at Yavapai College in the most recent data year. Degree recipients from the allied health professions degree program at Yavapai College get $3,386 more than the typical college graduate in this field when they enter the workforce.

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
$38,079 Median Starting Salary

Grand Canyon University is a fairly large private for-profit university located in the city of Phoenix. A Best Colleges rank of #144 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Grand Canyon University is a great university overall.

There were about 16 allied health professions students who graduated with this degree at Grand Canyon University in the most recent data year. Students who graduate with their degree from the allied health program report average early career wages of $38,079.

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9
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
16th Most Popular In AZ
252 Allied Health Degrees Awarded

Glendale Community College is a large public college located in the large suburb of Glendale. This college ranks 15th out of 26 colleges for overall quality in the state of Arizona.

There were approximately 252 allied health professions students who graduated with this degree at Glendale Community College in the most recent year we have data available.

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10
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
11th Most Popular In AZ
92 Allied Health Degrees Awarded

Mesa Community College is a large public college located in the large city of Mesa. This college ranks 12th out of 26 colleges for overall quality in the state of Arizona.

There were about 92 allied health professions students who graduated with this degree at Mesa Community College in the most recent data year.

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Best Allied Health Professions Colleges in the Southwest Region

Explore all the Best Allied Health Professions Schools in the Southwest Area or other specific states within that region.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Texas 317 3,806
Oklahoma 257 442
New Mexico 219 295

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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) 1,255
Radiologic Technology 372
Surgical Technology 172
Respiratory Care Therapy 160
Physician Assistant 130
Athletic Training 107
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician 62
Perfusion Technology/Perfusionist 37
Electrocardiograph Technology/Technician 35
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapy 15

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Related Major Annual Graduates
Nursing 15,133
Health & Medical Administrative Services 6,341
Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services 2,646
Mental & Social Health Services 2,440
Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants 1,422
Public Health 1,108
Dental Support Services 1,082
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science 891
Communication Sciences 656
Health/Medical Prep Programs 592

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