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

182 Colleges in the Southwest Region
21,282 Associate Degrees
$41,942 Avg Early-Career Salary
Ranked #2 in popularity, health professions is one of the most sought-after associate degree programs in the nation. So, there are lots of possibilities to explore when you're trying to determine where you want to get your degree.

College Factual looked at 182 colleges and universities when compiling its 2022 Most Popular Associate Degree Colleges for Health Professions in the Southwest Region ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 21,282 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 Southwest Region Your choice of school for getting your associate degree in health professions matters. As an aid in helping you pick the right school for you, we created our Most Popular Associate Degree Colleges for Health Professions in the Southwest Region ranking.

While being high in popularity does not always mean a school has a quality health professions program, it is a sign that a large number of students choose the school. Sometimes this is because the school offers a great educational experience, it is a good value, or it is highly focused on the program.

One Size Does Not Fit All

Bachelor's Degrees in Health Professions
Master's Degrees in Health Professions
Doctor's Degrees in Health Professions
Overall Popularity in Health Professions

This ranking is just one of the many we have created. First of all, if you are interested in other degree levels, you may want to take a look at one of the rankings highlighted above. Also, if you are interested in attending school in a specific part of the country, see our rankings by location. On top of that, you can visit our other rankings for health professions.


 

The following list ranks the most popular colleges and universities for pursuing an associate degree in health professions. 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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1,013 Annual Associate Degrees
#1 Most Popular In NM
#1 Best Quality In NM

Central New Mexico Community College is one of the most popular schools in the United States for getting an associate degree in health professions. CNM is a fairly large public college located in the large city of Albuquerque. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for associate degrees in health professions in New Mexico.

There were about 1,013 health professions students who graduated with this degree at CNM in the most recent year we have data available.

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Lone Star College System
The Woodlands, TX
647 Annual Associate Degrees
#1 Most Popular In TX
#2 Best Quality In TX

Lone Star College System is a popular option for students pursuing an associate degree in health professions. North Harris Montgomery is a fairly large public college located in the small city of The Woodlands. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #2 in quality for associate degrees in health professions in Texas.

There were roughly 647 health professions individuals who graduated with this degree at North Harris Montgomery in the most recent data year.

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629 Annual Associate Degrees
#1 Most Popular In OK
#2 Best Quality In OK

Tulsa Community College is one of the most popular schools in the United States for getting an associate degree in health professions. Located in the large city of Tulsa, Tulsa Community College is a public college with a large student population. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #2 in quality for associate degrees in health professions in Oklahoma.

There were about 629 health professions individuals who graduated with this degree at Tulsa Community College in the most recent data year.

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618 Annual Associate Degrees
#2 Most Popular In TX
#6 Best Quality In TX

Any student who is interested in an associate degree in health professions needs to check out San Jacinto Community College. Located in the suburb of Pasadena, San Jacinto College is a public college with a fairly large student population. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #6 in quality for associate degrees in health professions in Texas.

There were roughly 618 health professions individuals who graduated with this degree at San Jacinto College in the most recent data year.

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536 Annual Associate Degrees
#3 Most Popular In TX
#71 Best Quality In TX

Southwest University at El Paso is a small private for-profit university located in the city of El Paso.

There were about 536 health professions individuals who graduated with this degree at Southwest University at El Paso in the most recent year we have data available.

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520 Annual Associate Degrees
#4 Most Popular In TX
#8 Best Quality In TX

Located in the large city of Austin, Austin Community College District is a public college with a very large student population. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #8 in quality for associate degrees in health professions in Texas.

There were about 520 health professions students who graduated with this degree at Austin Community College District in the most recent data year.

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474 Annual Associate Degrees
#5 Most Popular In TX
#1 Best Quality In TX

Galen College of Nursing - San Antonio is a small private for-profit college located in the city of San Antonio. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for associate degrees in health professions in Texas.

There were approximately 474 health professions individuals who graduated with this degree at Galen College of Nursing - San Antonio in the most recent year we have data available.

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444 Annual Associate Degrees
#1 Most Popular In AZ
#21 Best Quality In AZ

PMI Tucson is a small private for-profit school located in the large city of Tucson.

There were approximately 444 health professions students who graduated with this degree at PMI Tucson in the most recent data year.

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El Centro College
Dallas, TX
439 Annual Associate Degrees
#6 Most Popular In TX
#4 Best Quality In TX

Located in the city of Dallas, El Centro College is a public college 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 Texas.

There were approximately 439 health professions students who graduated with this degree at El Centro College in the most recent data year.

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422 Annual Associate Degrees
#2 Most Popular In AZ
#1 Best Quality In AZ

GateWay Community College is a small public college located in the city of Phoenix. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for associate degrees in health professions in Arizona.

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

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421 Annual Associate Degrees
#7 Most Popular In TX
#15 Best Quality In TX

Houston Community College is a very large public college located in the large city of Houston.

There were roughly 421 health professions individuals who graduated with this degree at Houston Community College in the most recent data year.

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399 Annual Associate Degrees
#8 Most Popular In TX
#13 Best Quality In TX

Located in the large city of Fort Worth, Tarrant County College is a public college with a fairly large student population.

There were about 399 health professions students who graduated with this degree at Tarrant County College in the most recent year we have data available.

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397 Annual Associate Degrees
#3 Most Popular In AZ
#4 Best Quality In AZ

Pima County Community College District is a large public college located in the large city of Tucson. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #4 in quality for associate degrees in health professions in Arizona.

There were about 397 health professions students who graduated with this degree at Pima County Community College District in the most recent year we have data available.

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376 Annual Associate Degrees
#9 Most Popular In TX
#7 Best Quality In TX

Located in the midsize city of McAllen, South Texas College is a public college with a very large student population. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #7 in quality for associate degrees in health professions in Texas.

There were approximately 376 health professions individuals who graduated with this degree at South Texas College in the most recent year we have data available.

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352 Annual Associate Degrees
#2 Most Popular In OK
#1 Best Quality In OK

OCCC is a large public college located in the city of Oklahoma City. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for associate degrees in health professions in Oklahoma.

There were about 352 health professions individuals who graduated with this degree at OCCC in the most recent year we have data available.

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348 Annual Associate Degrees
#10 Most Popular In TX
#35 Best Quality In TX

Tyler Junior College is a fairly large public college located in the medium-sized city of Tyler.

There were roughly 348 health professions individuals who graduated with this degree at Tyler Junior College in the most recent data year.

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Amarillo College
Amarillo, TX
336 Annual Associate Degrees
#11 Most Popular In TX
#12 Best Quality In TX

Located in the city of Amarillo, Amarillo College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

There were approximately 336 health professions individuals who graduated with this degree at Amarillo College in the most recent year we have data available.

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Del Mar College
Corpus Christi, TX
335 Annual Associate Degrees
#12 Most Popular In TX
#14 Best Quality In TX

Located in the large city of Corpus Christi, DMC is a public college with a large student population.

There were about 335 health professions individuals who graduated with this degree at DMC in the most recent year we have data available.

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19
293 Annual Associate Degrees
#13 Most Popular In TX
#56 Best Quality In TX

Located in the city of San Antonio, Baptist Health System School of Health Professions is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

There were approximately 293 health professions students who graduated with this degree at Baptist Health System School of Health Professions in the most recent data year.

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272 Annual Associate Degrees
#14 Most Popular In TX
#64 Best Quality In TX

CHCP - Northwest is a small private for-profit college located in the city of Houston.

There were about 272 health professions individuals who graduated with this degree at CHCP - Northwest in the most recent data year.

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Weatherford College
Weatherford, TX
266 Annual Associate Degrees
#15 Most Popular In TX
#9 Best Quality In TX

Weatherford College is a medium-sized public college located in the fringe town of Weatherford. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #9 in quality for associate degrees in health professions in Texas.

There were approximately 266 health professions individuals who graduated with this degree at Weatherford College in the most recent data year.

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266 Annual Associate Degrees
#15 Most Popular In TX
#27 Best Quality In TX

Located in the medium-sized suburb of McKinney, Collin County Community College District is a public college with a fairly large student population.

There were approximately 266 health professions students who graduated with this degree at Collin County Community College District in the most recent data year.

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260 Annual Associate Degrees
#17 Most Popular In TX
#45 Best Quality In TX

Located in the city of El Paso, El Paso Community College is a public college with a fairly large student population.

There were roughly 260 health professions individuals who graduated with this degree at El Paso Community College in the most recent year we have data available.

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258 Annual Associate Degrees
#18 Most Popular In TX
#10 Best Quality In TX

Alvin is a moderately-sized public college located in the large suburb of Alvin.

There were approximately 258 health professions students who graduated with this degree at Alvin in the most recent data year.

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San Antonio College
San Antonio, TX
241 Annual Associate Degrees
#19 Most Popular In TX
#22 Best Quality In TX

San Antonio College is a fairly large public college located in the city of San Antonio.

There were approximately 241 health professions students who graduated with this degree at San Antonio College in the most recent year we have data available.

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San Antonio College
San Antonio, TX
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Phoenix College
Phoenix, AZ

Honorable Mentions

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

Rank College Location
28 Oklahoma State University - Oklahoma City Oklahoma City, OK
29 St Philip’s College San Antonio, TX
30 Glendale Community College Glendale, AZ
31 Texas State Technical College Waco, TX
31 Navarro College Corsicana, TX
33 McLennan Community College Waco, TX
34 Grayson College Denison, TX
35 Northern Oklahoma College Tonkawa, OK
35 Pima Medical Institute - Mesa Mesa, AZ
35 Wharton County Junior College Wharton, TX

Best Health Professions Colleges by State

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

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Texas 38 13,536
Oklahoma 37 2,799
Arizona 36 4,262
New Mexico 35 1,809

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Health Professions Majors to Study

Major Annual Graduates
Nursing 10,304
Allied Health Professions 3,854
Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services 2,043
Health Sciences & Services 1,320
Health & Medical Administrative Services 1,306
Health/Medical Prep Programs 641
Dental Support Services 599
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science 486
Mental & Social Health Services 377
Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants 121

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