by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 22 schools in the Southeast Region to determine which ones were the best for health/medical prep programs students pursuing a degree. Combined, these schools handed out 3,301 degrees in health/medical prep programs to qualified students.
What's on this page: * Degree-Level Rankings
Your choice of health/medical prep programs school matters, so we have put together these rankings to help you make your decision. We derive our Best Overall Health/Medical Prep Programs School rankings by rolling up our degree-level rankings after weighting them by the number of degrees awarded at each school.
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.
Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Health/Medical Prep Programs Schools in the Southeast Region 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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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 medical prep degrees they offer, see the list below.
South College is a great decision for students pursuing a degree in health/medical prep programs. South College is a moderately-sized private for-profit college located in the midsize city of Knoxville.More information about a degree in health/medical prep programs from South College
University of Miami is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a degree in health/medical prep programs. Located in the suburb of Coral Gables, U Miami is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #175 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means U Miami is a great university overall.More information about a degree in health/medical prep programs from University of Miami
It is difficult to beat Holmes Community College if you want to pursue a degree in health/medical prep programs. Located in the remote area of Goodman, Holmes Community College is a public college with a small student population. This college ranks 9th out of 24 schools for overall quality in the state of Mississippi.
There were roughly 246 health/medical prep programs students who graduated with this degree at Holmes Community College in the most recent year we have data available. After graduation, medical prep degree recipients usually make around $21,326 at the beginning of their careers.
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Samford University is a wonderful choice for students pursuing a degree in health/medical prep programs. Samford is a medium-sized private not-for-profit university located in the large suburb of Birmingham. A Best Colleges rank of #311 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Samford is a great university overall.
There were about 38 health/medical prep programs students who graduated with this degree at Samford in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in health/medical prep programs from Samford University
Mississippi Delta Community College is a small public college located in the rural area of Moorhead. A Best Colleges rank of #866 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Mississippi Delta Community College is a great college overall.More information about a degree in health/medical prep programs from Mississippi Delta Community College
Marshall University is a large public university located in the city of Huntington. A Best Colleges rank of #1084 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Marshall University is a great university overall.
There were about 85 health/medical prep programs students who graduated with this degree at Marshall University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduating, medical prep degree recipients usually earn about $28,815 in the first five years of their career.
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Located in the small city of Harrisonburg, Eastern Mennonite is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population. A Best Colleges rank of #1056 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Eastern Mennonite is a great university overall.
There were roughly 13 health/medical prep programs students who graduated with this degree at Eastern Mennonite in the most recent year we have data available.
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Located in the medium-sized city of Mobile, USA is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #737 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means USA is a great university overall.
There were roughly 99 health/medical prep programs students who graduated with this degree at USA in the most recent year we have data available. Students who graduate with their degree from the medical prep program state that they receive average early career earnings of $32,868.
More information about a degree in health/medical prep programs from University of South Alabama
Lee University is a small private not-for-profit university located in the city of Cleveland. A Best Colleges rank of #1008 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Lee University is a great university overall.
There were approximately 23 health/medical prep programs students who graduated with this degree at Lee University in the most recent data year.
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Located in the large suburb of Jamestown, Guilford Technical Community College is a public college with a large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #844 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Guilford Technical Community College is a great college overall.
There were approximately 4 health/medical prep programs students who graduated with this degree at Guilford Technical Community College in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in health/medical prep programs from Guilford Technical Community CollegeExplore the best health/medical prep programs schools for a specific state in the Southeast Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia | 287 | 355 |
| Florida | 282 | 45 |
| North Carolina | 279 | 101 |
| Virginia | 274 | 137 |
| Tennessee | 269 | 54 |
| South Carolina | 248 | 79 |
| Kentucky | 244 | 5 |
| Louisiana | 242 | 18 |
| Mississippi | 234 | 439 |
| Arkansas | 234 | 99 |
| Alabama | 233 | 172 |
| West Virginia | 207 | 102 |
Health/Medical Prep Programs is one of 34 different types of Health Professions programs to choose from.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Pre-Nursing Studies | 1,973 |
| Other Health/Medical Preparatory Programs | 855 |
| Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies | 276 |
| Pre-Physical Therapy Studies | 87 |
| Pre-Pharmacy Studies | 63 |
| Pre-Occupational Therapy Studies | 28 |
| Pre-Dentistry Studies | 12 |
| Pre-Physician Assistant | 7 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 76,869 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 28,125 |
| Allied Health Professions | 26,461 |
| Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants | 21,922 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services | 21,242 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 9,795 |
| Public Health | 9,492 |
| Medicine | 6,920 |
| Dental Support Services | 6,884 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 6,498 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.