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2022 Most Popular Associate Degree Colleges for Health Professions in the Southeast Region

485 Colleges in the Southeast Region
54,342 Associate Degrees
$37,423 Avg Early-Career Salary
If you pursue a associate degree in health professions, you won't be alone. The field of study is the #2 most popular program in the country. This makes choosing the right school a hard decision.

College Factual reviewed 485 schools in the Southeast Region to determine which ones were the most popular for associate degree seekers in the field of health professions. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 54,342 associate degrees in health professions during the 2019-2020 academic year.

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Choosing a Great Health Professions School for Your Associate Degree

Most Popular Associate Degree Colleges for Health Professions in the Southeast Region Your choice of school for getting your associate degree in health professions matters. We created our Most Popular Associate Degree Colleges for Health Professions in the Southeast Region ranking to make it a little easier to choose the right one for you.

A high popularity ranking isn't always a sign that a school has a great overall quality ranking for health professions, but it does mean that many students are choosing the school for some reason. Sometimes this is because the school offers a great educational experience, it is a good value, or it is highly focused on the program.

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This is not our only ranking, nor the only degree level we have ranked. In addition to this ranking, you may want to take at the rankings for different degree levels as called out above. You can also narrow your search by location by filtering for a certain area of the country. On top of that, you can visit our other rankings for health professions.


 

Explore the most popular colleges and universities for health professions students seeking a an associate degree. Only those schools that rank in the top 15% of all the schools we analyze get awarded with a place on this list.

25 Most Well Attended Schools for Health Professions Students Working on Their Associate

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5,227 Annual Associate Degrees
#1 Most Popular In FL
#40 Best Quality In FL

Ultimate Medical Academy - Clearwater is a popular option for students pursuing an associate degree in health professions. Located in the midsize city of Clearwater, UMA Clearwater is a private not-for-profit school with a moderately-sized student population.

There were about 5,227 health professions students who graduated with this degree at UMA Clearwater in the most recent year we have data available.

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2,468 Annual Associate Degrees
#2 Most Popular In FL
#4 Best Quality In FL

You'll be surrounded by many like-minded peers at Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale if you wish to pursue an associate degree in health professions. Located in the city of Fort Lauderdale, Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #4 in quality for associate degrees in health professions in Florida.

There were approximately 2,468 health professions individuals who graduated with this degree at Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale in the most recent year we have data available.

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ECPI University
Virginia Beach, VA
1,226 Annual Associate Degrees
#1 Most Popular In VA
#3 Best Quality In VA

You'll be surrounded by many like-minded peers at ECPI University if you wish to pursue an associate degree in health professions. Located in the city of Virginia Beach, ECPI University is a private for-profit university with a large student population. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #3 in quality for associate degrees in health professions in Virginia.

There were roughly 1,226 health professions students who graduated with this degree at ECPI University in the most recent year we have data available.

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963 Annual Associate Degrees
#3 Most Popular In FL
#8 Best Quality In FL

Every student pursuing a degree in an associate degree in health professions has to check out Miami Dade College. MDC is a very large public college located in the city of Miami. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #8 in quality for associate degrees in health professions in Florida.

There were approximately 963 health professions students who graduated with this degree at MDC in the most recent year we have data available.

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940 Annual Associate Degrees
#4 Most Popular In FL
#7 Best Quality In FL

Located in the city of Ocala, Rasmussen University - Florida is a private for-profit university with a medium-sized student population. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #7 in quality for associate degrees in health professions in Florida.

There were roughly 940 health professions individuals who graduated with this degree at Rasmussen University - Florida in the most recent data year.

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Broward College
Fort Lauderdale, FL
550 Annual Associate Degrees
#5 Most Popular In FL
#2 Best Quality In FL

Located in the medium-sized city of Fort Lauderdale, BC is a public college with a fairly large student population. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #2 in quality for associate degrees in health professions in Florida.

There were about 550 health professions students who graduated with this degree at BC in the most recent year we have data available.

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512 Annual Associate Degrees
#6 Most Popular In FL
#1 Best Quality In FL

Located in the city of Saint Petersburg, Galen College of Nursing - Tampa Bay is a private for-profit college with a small student population. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for associate degrees in health professions in Florida.

There were approximately 512 health professions students who graduated with this degree at Galen College of Nursing - Tampa Bay in the most recent year we have data available.

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South College
Knoxville, TN
489 Annual Associate Degrees
#1 Most Popular In TN
#1 Best Quality In TN

South College is a medium-sized private for-profit college located in the medium-sized city of Knoxville. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #1 in quality for associate degrees in health professions in Tennessee.

There were about 489 health professions individuals who graduated with this degree at South College in the most recent year we have data available.

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474 Annual Associate Degrees
#1 Most Popular In AL
#6 Best Quality In AL

Wallace State, Hanceville is a small public college located in the town of Hanceville. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #6 in quality for associate degrees in health professions in Alabama.

There were approximately 474 health professions individuals who graduated with this degree at Wallace State, Hanceville in the most recent data year.

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462 Annual Associate Degrees
#1 Most Popular In MS
#8 Best Quality In MS

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is a medium-sized public college located in the rural area of Perkinston. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #8 in quality for associate degrees in health professions in Mississippi.

There were roughly 462 health professions students who graduated with this degree at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College in the most recent data year.

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453 Annual Associate Degrees
#7 Most Popular In FL
#5 Best Quality In FL

Located in the large suburb of Fort Myers, FSW is a public college with a large student population. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #5 in quality for associate degrees in health professions in Florida.

There were roughly 453 health professions individuals who graduated with this degree at FSW in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a associate in health professions from Florida SouthWestern State College

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449 Annual Associate Degrees
#1 Most Popular In WV
#1 Best Quality In WV

American Military University is a fairly large private for-profit university located in the fringe town of Charles Town. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for associate degrees in health professions in West Virginia.

There were approximately 449 health professions students who graduated with this degree at American Military University in the most recent data year.

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Valencia College
Orlando, FL
422 Annual Associate Degrees
#8 Most Popular In FL
#3 Best Quality In FL

Valencia College is a fairly large public college located in the large city of Orlando. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #3 in quality for associate degrees in health professions in Florida.

There were about 422 health professions individuals who graduated with this degree at Valencia College in the most recent year we have data available.

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419 Annual Associate Degrees
#2 Most Popular In MS
#1 Best Quality In MS

Holmes Community College is a moderately-sized public college located in the rural area of Goodman. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for associate degrees in health professions in Mississippi.

There were about 419 health professions students who graduated with this degree at Holmes Community College in the most recent year we have data available.

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411 Annual Associate Degrees
#9 Most Popular In FL
#6 Best Quality In FL

Palm Beach State College is a very large public college located in the suburb of Lake Worth. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #6 in quality for associate degrees in health professions in Florida.

There were about 411 health professions individuals who graduated with this degree at Palm Beach State College in the most recent data year.

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397 Annual Associate Degrees
#10 Most Popular In FL
#14 Best Quality In FL

Located in the small city of Pensacola, Pensacola State is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

There were roughly 397 health professions individuals who graduated with this degree at Pensacola State in the most recent data year.

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384 Annual Associate Degrees
#11 Most Popular In FL
#10 Best Quality In FL

Located in the city of Tampa, HCC is a public college with a large student population.

There were about 384 health professions individuals who graduated with this degree at HCC in the most recent year we have data available.

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350 Annual Associate Degrees
#1 Most Popular In KY
#1 Best Quality In KY

Galen College of Nursing - Louisville is a small private for-profit college located in the large city of Louisville. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #1 in quality for associate degrees in health professions in Kentucky.

There were roughly 350 health professions students who graduated with this degree at Galen College of Nursing - Louisville in the most recent data year.

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St Petersburg College
Clearwater, FL
344 Annual Associate Degrees
#12 Most Popular In FL
#27 Best Quality In FL

Located in the city of Clearwater, SPC is a public college with a very large student population.

There were approximately 344 health professions students who graduated with this degree at SPC in the most recent data year.

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332 Annual Associate Degrees
#13 Most Popular In FL
#17 Best Quality In FL

Seminole State is a fairly large public college located in the city of Sanford.

There were about 332 health professions individuals who graduated with this degree at Seminole State in the most recent year we have data available.

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331 Annual Associate Degrees
#1 Most Popular In GA
#9 Best Quality In GA

Albany State is a moderately-sized public university located in the small city of Albany. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #9 in quality for associate degrees in health professions in Georgia.

There were about 331 health professions students who graduated with this degree at Albany State in the most recent data year.

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331 Annual Associate Degrees
#1 Most Popular In LA
#7 Best Quality In LA

Located in the large city of New Orleans, Delgado Community College is a public college with a fairly large student population. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #7 in quality for associate degrees in health professions in Louisiana.

There were approximately 331 health professions individuals who graduated with this degree at Delgado Community College in the most recent year we have data available.

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Pitt Community College
Winterville, NC
326 Annual Associate Degrees
#1 Most Popular In NC
#14 Best Quality In NC

Located in the medium-sized suburb of Winterville, Pitt Community College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

There were about 326 health professions students who graduated with this degree at Pitt Community College in the most recent data year.

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313 Annual Associate Degrees
#3 Most Popular In MS
#5 Best Quality In MS

Hinds Community College is a fairly large public college located in the town of Raymond. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #5 in quality for associate degrees in health professions in Mississippi.

There were approximately 313 health professions students who graduated with this degree at Hinds Community College in the most recent year we have data available.

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Georgia Military College
Milledgeville, GA
311 Annual Associate Degrees
#2 Most Popular In GA
#1 Best Quality In GA

Georgia Military College is a moderately-sized public college located in the town of Milledgeville. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for associate degrees in health professions in Georgia.

There were about 311 health professions students who graduated with this degree at Georgia Military College in the most recent year we have data available.

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Georgia Military College
Milledgeville, GA
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Daytona State College
Daytona Beach, FL
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Midlands Technical College
West Columbia, SC
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Santa Fe College
Gainesville, FL

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Additional Award Winners

This section shows the remainder of the colleges awarded a Most Popular Associate Degree Colleges for Health Professions in the Southeast Region badge. Showing in this list means the college was ranked in the top 15% of the 485 different Southeast health professions schools we analyzed.

Rank College Location
48 Roane State Community College Harriman, TN
51 Polk State College Winter Haven, FL
52 Pasco-Hernando State College New Port Richey, FL
53 West Virginia Junior College - Morgantown Morgantown, WV
54 Bevill State Community College Jasper, AL
54 Gulf Coast State College Panama City, FL
56 Meridian Community College Meridian, MS
57 East Mississippi Community College Scooba, MS
57 Jefferson Community and Technical College Louisville, KY
57 Reynolds Community College Richmond, VA
60 Bluegrass Community and Technical College Lexington, KY
61 Wallace Community College, Dothan Dothan, AL
62 Piedmont Technical College Greenwood, SC
63 Itawamba Community College Fulton, MS
64 John Tyler Community College Chester, VA
65 Lincoln Memorial University Harrogate, TN
66 Gadsden State Community College Gadsden, AL
66 Northern Virginia Community College Annandale, VA
66 Jackson State Community College Jackson, TN
69 Universal Career School Sweetwater, FL
70 Coastal Alabama Community College Bay Minette, AL
71 Miami Regional University Miami Springs, FL
72 Cambridge College of Healthcare & Technology Delray Beach, FL

Honorable Mentions

Here are some additional great schools for Health Professions students in the Southeast Region that almost earned our Most Popular Associate Degree Colleges for Health Professions in the Southeast Region award.

Rank College Location
73 Tallahassee Community College Tallahassee, FL
74 Walters State Community College Morristown, TN
74 College of Central Florida Ocala, FL
76 State College of Florida - Manatee - Sarasota Bradenton, FL
77 University of Arkansas at Little Rock Little Rock, AR
78 Black River Technical College Pocahontas, AR
79 Gwinnett Technical College Lawrenceville, GA
80 Chattahoochee Technical College Marietta, GA
80 Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College Tifton, GA
80 Arkansas State University - Main Campus Jonesboro, AR
83 Herzing University - Winter Park Winter Park, FL
84 Somerset Community College Somerset, KY
84 Virginia Western Community College Roanoke, VA
86 Saint Johns River State College Palatka, FL
87 Cape Fear Community College Wilmington, NC
87 Rowan-Cabarrus Community College Salisbury, NC
89 Northwestern State University of Louisiana Natchitoches, LA
90 Davidson County Community College Thomasville, NC
90 Southwest Tennessee Community College Memphis, TN
92 Southern Union State Community College Wadley, AL
93 Central Georgia Technical College Warner Robins, GA
94 BridgeValley Community & Technical College South Charleston, WV
95 West Georgia Technical College Waco, GA
95 Florence-Darlington Technical College Florence, SC
97 Concorde Career Institute - Miramar Miramar, FL
97 Madisonville Community College Madisonville, KY

Best Health Professions Colleges by State

Explore the most popular health professions colleges for a specific state in the Southeast Region .

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Mississippi 37 2,921
Georgia 35 3,838
Virginia 34 5,041
Kentucky 33 3,123
Arkansas 33 2,102
North Carolina 32 6,815
Florida 30 20,174
Tennessee 30 2,961
West Virginia 29 2,014
Alabama 24 3,101
Louisiana 24 1,655
South Carolina 23 2,163

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Health Professions Majors to Study

Major Annual Graduates
Nursing 26,079
Health & Medical Administrative Services 8,607
Allied Health Professions 7,995
Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services 5,663
Dental Support Services 1,392
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science 1,116
Health/Medical Prep Programs 976
Mental & Social Health Services 788
Other Health Professions 523
Health Sciences & Services 518

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