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2024 Best Allied Health Professions Schools in Arizona

20 Colleges in Arizona
2,032 Allied Health Degrees Awarded
$49,687 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.

College Factual reviewed 20 schools in Arizona to determine which ones were the best for degree seekers in the field of allied health professions. Combined, these schools handed out 2,032 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

1
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
123 Allied Health Degrees Awarded
4.9% Growth in Graduates

Midwestern University - Glendale is a good choice for students pursuing a degree in allied health professions. Midwestern University - Glendale is a small private not-for-profit university located in the suburb of Glendale.

There were about 123 allied health professions students who graduated with this degree at Midwestern University - Glendale in the most recent data year. Allied Health Professions degree recipients from Midwestern University - Glendale receive an earnings boost of around $58,773 above the average earnings of allied health professions majors.

More information about a degree in allied health professions from Midwestern University - Glendale

2
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
168 Allied Health Degrees Awarded
$50,238 Median Starting Salary

It is difficult to beat GateWay Community College if you wish to pursue a degree in allied health professions. GateWay Community College is a small public college located in the large city of Phoenix. A Best Colleges rank of #301 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means GateWay Community College is a great college overall.

There were approximately 168 allied health professions students who graduated with this degree at GateWay Community College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduating, allied health degree recipients usually earn about $50,238 in the first five years of their career.

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

3
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
9th Most Popular In AZ
32 Allied Health Degrees Awarded

Central Arizona College is a great option for students interested in a degree in allied health professions. Located in the rural area of Coolidge, Pinal County Community College is a public college with a small student population. A Best Colleges rank of #560 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Pinal County Community College is a great college overall.

There were approximately 32 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

4
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
66 Allied Health Degrees Awarded
$94,560 Median Starting Salary

Northern Arizona University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in allied health professions. NAU is a very large public university located in the city of Flagstaff. A Best Colleges rank of #278 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means NAU is a great university overall.

There were roughly 66 allied health professions students who graduated with this degree at NAU in the most recent data year. Allied Health Professions degree recipients from Northern Arizona University earn a boost of around $44,874 over the average earnings of allied health professions majors.

More information about a degree in allied health professions from Northern Arizona University

5
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
262 Allied Health Degrees Awarded
9.5% Growth in Graduates

Pima County Community College District is a fairly large public college located in the large city of Tucson. This college ranks 14th out of 26 schools for overall quality in the state of Arizona.

There were roughly 262 allied health professions students who graduated with this degree at Pima County Community College District in the most recent year we have data available. Graduates who receive their degree from the allied health program make around $38,875 in the first couple years of working.

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

6
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
22nd Most Popular In AZ

University of Arizona is a fairly large public university located in the city of Tucson. A Best Colleges rank of #133 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means University of Arizona is a great university overall.

There were approximately 2 allied health professions students who graduated with this degree at University of Arizona in the most recent year we have data available.

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7
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
37 Allied Health Degrees Awarded
29.7% Growth in Graduates

Located in the rural area of Kingman, MCC is a public college with a small student population. This college ranks 22nd out of 26 colleges for overall quality in the state of Arizona.

There were approximately 37 allied health professions students who graduated with this degree at MCC in the most recent data year. Those allied health professions students who get their degree from Mohave Community College make $4,448 more than the typical allied health grad.

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

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Yavapai College
Prescott, AZ
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
105 Allied Health Degrees Awarded
$47,670 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 21st out of 26 colleges for overall quality in the state of Arizona.

There were approximately 105 allied health professions students who graduated with this degree at Yavapai College in the most recent data year. Graduates who receive their degree from the allied health program earn an average of $47,670 in their early career salary.

More information about a degree in allied health professions from Yavapai College

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AWC is a moderately-sized public college located in the city of Yuma. This college ranks 23rd out of 26 colleges for overall quality in the state of Arizona.

There were roughly 23 allied health professions students who graduated with this degree at AWC in the most recent year we have data available. Students who graduate with their degree from the allied health program report average early career wages of $32,048.

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

9
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
18th Most Popular In AZ
33 Allied Health Degrees Awarded

NPC is a small public college located in the rural area of Holbrook. This college ranks 1768th out of 2,217 schools for overall quality nationwide.

There were about 33 allied health professions students who graduated with this degree at NPC in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in allied health professions from Northland Pioneer College

Best Allied Health Professions Colleges in the Southwest Region

Explore all the Best Allied Health Professions Colleges 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) 1,055
Radiologic Technology 258
Respiratory Care Therapy 198
Physician Assistant 143
Surgical Technology 133
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician 84
Athletic Training 75
Perfusion Technology/Perfusionist 31
Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist 17
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapy 13

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Related Major Annual Graduates
Nursing 13,027
Health & Medical Administrative Services 5,754
Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services 2,214
Mental & Social Health Services 2,210
Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants 1,411
Public Health 1,098
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science 883
Dental Support Services 853
Communication Sciences 579
Health/Medical Prep Programs 533

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