2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Allied Health for an Associate
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When pursuing a degree in today’s world, veterans have many different options to choose from. Our mission at College Factual is to arm you with as much information as we can to help you make that decision. Our “Most Veteran Friendly for Allied Health for an Associate” ranking is one tool we have developed to help in this regard.
Allied Health Professions is the 18th most popular major in the country with 82,308 degrees awarded in 2020-2021. In 2019-2020, allied health professions graduates who were awarded their degree in 2017-2019, earned an average of $53,436 and had an average of $20,148 in loans still to pay off.
At the associate degree level specifically, there were 27,677 allied health professions graduates with average earnings and debt of $35,806 and $19,336 respectively.
For this year’s “Most Veteran Friendly for Allied Health for an Associate” ranking, we looked at 677 colleges that offer a degree in allied health professions. This ranking identifies schools with high-quality allied health professions programs as well as strong veteran support.
To come up with these rankings, we looked at factors such as veteran satisfaction, veteran affordability, and overall quality of the allied health professions program at the school. For more information, check out our ranking methodology.
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The allied health school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we’ve developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of “Most Veteran Friendly for Allied Health for an Associate”.
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Most Veteran Friendly for Allied Health for an Associate
The colleges and universities below are the best for associate degree vets studying allied health.
Top 25 Best Allied Health Professions Associate Degree Colleges for Veterans
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale. It ranked #1 on our 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Allied Health for an Associate list. Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale is located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida and, has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 520 associates’s allied health degrees to qualified students.
Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale also made our “Best Allied Health Professions Associate Degree Schools” list, coming in at #3.Of the 20,330 students enrolled at Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale, 75 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 56 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $17,004. During this same period, 21 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale offers credit for military training for eligible students.
[Read full report on veteran student life at Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale]](/colleges/keiser-university-ft-lauderdale/student-life/veterans/)
Out of the 677 schools in the Most Veteran Friendly for Allied Health for an Associate that were part of this year’s ranking, ECPI University landed the #2 spot on the list. This fairly large school is located in Virginia Beach, Virginia, and it awarded 92 associates’s allied health degrees in 2020-2021.
In addition to being on this list, ECPI University is in the top on our “Best Allied Health Professions Associate Degree Schools” list. It’s in the top 5% of all schools reviewed in that analysis.According to our most recent data, ECPI University supports 14,353 students, and 12 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 9 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $8,344. During this same period, 0 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. ECPI University offers credit for military training for eligible students.
[Read full report on veteran student life at ECPI University]](/colleges/ecpi-university/student-life/veterans/)
Out of the 677 schools in the Most Veteran Friendly for Allied Health for an Associate that were part of this year’s ranking, Southern Illinois University Carbondale landed the #3 spot on the list. Southern Illinois University Carbondale is a public institution located in Carbondale, Illinois. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 22 associates’s degrees in 2020-2021.
On top of its placing in this ranking, SIUC also did well on our “Best Allied Health Professions Associate Degree Schools” list. It’s in the top 5% of all schools reviewed in that analysis.According to our most recent data, Southern Illinois University Carbondale supports 11,366 students, and 1 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 0 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $0. During this same period, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.
Full Southern Illinois University Carbondale Veteran Student Life Report
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Xavier University. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Allied Health for an Associate list. Xavier University is located in Cincinnati, Ohio and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 12 associates’s allied health degrees to qualified students.
In addition to being on this list, Xavier is in the top on our “Best Allied Health Professions Associate Degree Schools” list. It’s in the top 10% of all schools in this category.Of the 7,061 students enrolled at Xavier, 249 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 184 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $16,316. During this same period, 75 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.
Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 85%. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Allied Health for an Associate list. IUPUI is a large school located in Indianapolis, Indiana that handed out 41 associates’s allied health degrees in 2020-2021.
IUPUI also made our “Best Allied Health Professions Associate Degree Schools” list, coming in at #14.According to our most recent data, IUPUI supports 29,390 students, and 1 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 1 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $5,439. On top of their other funding sources, 0 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
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Nebraska Methodist College of Nursing & Allied Health came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly for Allied Health for an Associate ranking. Nebraska Methodist College is a private not-for-profit institution located in Omaha, Nebraska. The school has a small population, and it awarded 44 associates’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Nebraska Methodist College not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #10 on our “Best Allied Health Professions Associate Degree Schools” list.Our most recent data shows that 52 of the 1,212 students enrolled at Nebraska Methodist College of Nursing & Allied Health were GI Bill® students, of which 37 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $11,811. In addition to receiving other benefits, 0 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.
Full Nebraska Methodist College of Nursing & Allied Health Veteran Student Life Report
University of Alaska Anchorage did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Allied Health for an Associate ranking, coming in at #7. UAA is a fairly large public school situated in Anchorage, Alaska. It awarded 24 associates’s allied health degrees in 2020-2021.
On top of its placing in this ranking, UAA also did well on our “Best Allied Health Professions Associate Degree Schools” list. It’s in the top 20% of all schools reviewed in that analysis.Our most recent data shows that 42 of the 11,953 students enrolled at UAA were GI Bill® students, of which 31 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $1,609. In addition to receiving other benefits, 0 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. UAA offers credit for military training for eligible students.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.
Full University of Alaska Anchorage Veteran Student Life Report
Hillsborough Community College did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Allied Health for an Associate ranking, coming in at #8. Hillsborough Community College is a fairly large public school situated in Tampa, Florida. It awarded 130 associates’s allied health degrees in 2020-2021.
HCC also took the #9 spot in our “Best Allied Health Professions Associate Degree Schools” ranking.Of the 19,532 students enrolled at HCC, 2 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 3 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $332. To help with additional expenses, 0 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.
[Read full report on veteran student life at HCC]](/colleges/hillsborough-community-college/student-life/veterans/)
Fayetteville Technical Community College landed the #9 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Allied Health for an Associate ranking. This medium-sized school is located in Fayetteville, North Carolina, and it awarded 77 associates’s allied health degrees in 2020-2021.
In addition to being on this list, FTCC is in the top on our “Best Allied Health Professions Associate Degree Schools” list. It’s in the top 15% of all schools in this category.Among the 10,932 students enrolled at FTCC, 2,618 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 1,269 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $1,321. On top of their other funding sources, 24 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.
[Read full report on veteran student life at FTCC]](/colleges/fayetteville-technical-community-college/student-life/veterans/)
Santa Fe College ranked #10 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly for Allied Health for an Associate list. Gainesville, Florida is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associates’s allied health degrees to 86 students in 2020-2021.
On top of its placing in this ranking, Santa Fe College also did well on our “Best Allied Health Professions Associate Degree Schools” list. It’s ranked in the top 5% of all schools on our “Best Allied Health Professions Associate Degree Schools” list.According to our most recent data, Santa Fe College supports 12,607 students, and 541 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 265 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $1,561. To help with additional expenses, 0 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.
[Read full report on veteran student life at Santa Fe College]](/colleges/santa-fe-college/student-life/veterans/)
Tidewater Community College did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Allied Health for an Associate ranking, coming in at #11. Tidewater Community College is located in Norfolk, Virginia and, has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 65 associates’s allied health degrees to qualified students.
Our most recent data shows that 49 of the 16,769 students enrolled at Tidewater Community College were GI Bill® students, of which 45 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $5,391. To help with additional expenses, 0 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.
[Read full report on veteran student life at Tidewater Community College]](/colleges/tidewater-community-college/student-life/veterans/)
With a ranking of #12, Houston Community College did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Allied Health for an Associate list. Located in Houston, Texas, this large public school handed out 68 diplomas to qualified associates’s allied health students in 2020-2021.
Houston Community College not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #12 on our “Best Allied Health Professions Associate Degree Schools” list.According to our most recent data, Houston Community College supports 48,329 students, and 1,421 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 783 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $1,632. In addition to receiving other benefits, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.
[Read full report on veteran student life at Houston Community College]](/colleges/houston-community-college/student-life/veterans/)
Sacred Heart University landed the #13 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Allied Health for an Associate ranking. Sacred Heart University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Fairfield, Connecticut. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 25 associates’s degrees in 2020-2021.
In addition to being on this list, Sacred Heart is in the top on our “Best Allied Health Professions Associate Degree Schools” list. It’s ranked in the top 5% of all schools on our “Best Allied Health Professions Associate Degree Schools” list.Among the 9,313 students enrolled at Sacred Heart University, 139 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 82 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $12,785. During this same period, 35 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 87%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.
Full Sacred Heart Veteran Student Life Report
Northern Virginia Community College did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Allied Health for an Associate ranking, coming in at #14. Northern Virginia Community College is a large school located in Annandale, Virginia that handed out 100 associates’s allied health degrees in 2020-2021.
As a testament to the quality of education offered at Northern Virginia Community College, the school also landed the #7 spot in our “Best Allied Health Professions Associate Degree Schools” ranking.Of the 52,873 students enrolled at Northern Virginia Community College, 3 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 2 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $3,267. During this same period, 0 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.
[Read full report on veteran student life at Northern Virginia Community College]](/colleges/northern-virginia-community-college/student-life/veterans/)
South Dakota State University did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Allied Health for an Associate ranking, coming in at #15. South Dakota State University is a fairly large school located in Brookings, South Dakota that handed out 16 associates’s allied health degrees in 2020-2021.
South Dakota State also claimed a top spot on our “Best Allied Health Professions Associate Degree Schools” list. It’s ranked in the top 10% of all schools on our “Best Allied Health Professions Associate Degree Schools” list.Among the 11,405 students enrolled at South Dakota State University, 369 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 158 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $5,731. To help with additional expenses, 0 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. South Dakota State University does offer credit for military training for eligible students.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
[Read full report on veteran student life at South Dakota State]](/colleges/south-dakota-state-university/student-life/veterans/)
St Philip’s College came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly for Allied Health for an Associate ranking. San Antonio, Texas is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associates’s allied health degrees to 97 students in 2020-2021.
St Philip’s College excels when it comes to allied health quality. It’s in the top 10% of all schools in this category.Of the 12,696 students enrolled at St Philip’s College, 1,363 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 1,105 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $1,089. In addition to receiving other benefits, 0 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. St Philip’s College does offer credit for military training for eligible students.
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With a ranking of #17, The University of Montana did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Allied Health for an Associate list. Missoula, Montana is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associates’s allied health degrees to 40 students in 2020-2021.
UM excels when it comes to allied health quality. It’s in the top 15% of all schools reviewed in that analysis.According to our most recent data, The University of Montana supports 9,808 students, and 1 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 0 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $0. To help with additional expenses, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.
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Broward College ranked #18 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly for Allied Health for an Associate list. This large school is located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and it awarded 141 associates’s allied health degrees in 2020-2021.
As a testament to the quality of education offered at BC, the school also landed the #8 spot in our “Best Allied Health Professions Associate Degree Schools” ranking.According to our most recent data, Broward College supports 33,243 students, and 1,018 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 645 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $2,167. During this same period, 0 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.
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Molloy College did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Allied Health for an Associate ranking, coming in at #19. Molloy College is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Rockville Centre, New York. It awarded 25 associates’s allied health degrees in 2020-2021.
As a testament to the quality of education offered at Molloy, the school also landed the #23 spot in our “Best Allied Health Professions Associate Degree Schools” ranking.Our most recent data shows that 55 of the 5,115 students enrolled at Molloy College were GI Bill® students, of which 39 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $17,598. On top of their other funding sources, 21 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Molloy College offers credit for military training for eligible students.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed. With a freshman retention rate of 88%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.
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Central Georgia Technical College came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly for Allied Health for an Associate ranking. Central Georgia Technical College is a public institution located in Warner Robins, Georgia. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 50 associates’s degrees in 2020-2021.
As a testament to the quality of education it offers, CGTC is also in the top of our “Best Allied Health Professions Associate Degree Schools” ranking. It’s in the top 5% of all schools in this category.Our most recent data shows that 179 of the 8,140 students enrolled at Central Georgia Technical College were GI Bill® students, of which 104 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $1,827. In addition to receiving other benefits, 0 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Central Georgia Technical College offers credit for military training for eligible students.
[Read full report on veteran student life at Central Georgia Technical College]](/colleges/central-georgia-technical-college-warner-robins/student-life/veterans/)
Austin Community College District landed the #21 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Allied Health for an Associate ranking. Austin Community College District is located in Austin, Texas and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 107 associates’s allied health degrees to qualified students.
In addition to being on this list, Austin Community College District is in the top on our “Best Allied Health Professions Associate Degree Schools” list. It’s in the top 10% of all schools in this category.According to our most recent data, Austin Community College District supports 39,896 students, and 2,473 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 59 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $735. During this same period, 0 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.
Full Austin Community College District Veteran Student Life Report
Pennsylvania College of Technology did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Allied Health for an Associate ranking, coming in at #22. Penn College is a small public school situated in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. It awarded 30 associates’s allied health degrees in 2020-2021.
In addition to being on this list, Penn College is in the top on our “Best Allied Health Professions Associate Degree Schools” list. It’s ranked in the top 10% of all schools on our “Best Allied Health Professions Associate Degree Schools” list.Of the 4,565 students enrolled at Penn College, 289 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 206 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $11,863. In addition to receiving other benefits, 0 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.
[Read full report on veteran student life at Pennsylvania College of Technology]](/colleges/pennsylvania-college-of-technology/student-life/veterans/)
Weber State University did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Allied Health for an Associate ranking, coming in at #23. Weber State University is a public institution located in Ogden, Utah. The school has a large population, and it awarded 163 associates’s degrees in 2020-2021.
WSU also made our “Best Allied Health Professions Associate Degree Schools” list, coming in at #20.Our most recent data shows that 747 of the 29,596 students enrolled at WSU were GI Bill® students, of which 472 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $4,815. In addition to receiving other benefits, 0 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
[Read full report on veteran student life at Weber State University]](/colleges/weber-state-university/student-life/veterans/)
Valencia College came in at #24 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly for Allied Health for an Associate ranking. Orlando, Florida is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associates’s allied health degrees to 84 students in 2020-2021.
As a testament to the quality of education offered at Valencia College, the school also landed the #6 spot in our “Best Allied Health Professions Associate Degree Schools” ranking.Our most recent data shows that 1,809 of the 45,949 students enrolled at Valencia College were GI Bill® students, of which 965 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $1,696. To help with additional expenses, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Valencia College offers credit for military training for eligible students.
Full Valencia College Veteran Student Life Report
With a ranking of #25, Miami Dade College did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Allied Health for an Associate list. MDC is a public institution located in Miami, Florida. The school has a large population, and it awarded 150 associates’s degrees in 2020-2021.
MDC also took the #19 spot in our “Best Allied Health Professions Associate Degree Schools” ranking.According to our most recent data, Miami Dade College supports 46,523 students, and 907 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 607 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $2,371. During this same period, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.
[Read full report on veteran student life at MDC]](/colleges/miami-dade-college/student-life/veterans/)
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