2027 Best Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services Schools in the Southwest Region
Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.
College Factual analyzed 148 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best allied health & medical assisting services schools.
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Best Schools for Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services in the Southwest Region
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall allied health & medical assisting services education in the Southwest Region.
Top Schools in Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services
Arizona State University tops our 2027 ranking of the best allied health & medical assisting services schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Tempe. Roughly 68% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 18 allied health & medical assisting services students who graduated with this degree at Arizona State University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their allied health & medical assisting services degree from Arizona State University earn around $55,876 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $21,842.
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Students looking for a strong allied health & medical assisting services program will find one at Gateway Community College Central City, which ranked #2. Located in the city of Phoenix, Gateway Community College Central City is a small public university. Gateway Community College Central City awarded about 73 allied health & medical assisting services degrees in the most recent data year. Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services graduates of Gateway Community College Central City earn a median of $31,636 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $15,037.
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Students looking for a strong allied health & medical assisting services program will find one at Gateway Community College Phoenix, which ranked #3. Gateway Community College Phoenix is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Phoenix. Gateway Community College Phoenix awarded about 62 allied health & medical assisting services degrees in the most recent data year. Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services graduates of Gateway Community College Phoenix earn a median of $41,121 early in their careers. Gateway Community College Phoenix graduates carry a median of $15,581 in student loans.
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Students looking for a strong allied health & medical assisting services program will find one at Lone Star College System, which ranked #4. This very large public university is located in the city of The Woodlands. About 120 allied health & medical assisting services degrees were awarded at Lone Star College System in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, allied health & medical assisting services degree recipients from Lone Star College System generally make around $35,884. Typical student debt for the program is $11,553.
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Austin Community College District is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in allied health & medical assisting services, ranking #5. This very large public university is located in the city of Austin. Austin Community College District awarded about 41 allied health & medical assisting services degrees in the most recent data year. Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services graduates of Austin Community College District earn a median of $49,448 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $18,457 to complete this degree.
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Tyler Junior College placed #6 among the best allied health & medical assisting services schools. Tyler Junior College is a large public school located in the city of Tyler. About 32 allied health & medical assisting services degrees were awarded at Tyler Junior College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, allied health & medical assisting services degree recipients from Tyler Junior College generally make around $46,586. Tyler Junior College graduates carry a median of $14,500 in student loans.
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Carrington College Phoenix placed #7 among the best allied health & medical assisting services schools. Carrington College Phoenix is a small private for-profit school located in the city of Phoenix. Carrington College Phoenix awarded about 201 allied health & medical assisting services degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the allied health & medical assisting services program make about $41,576 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $20,816.
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Carrington College Mesa landed the #8 spot for allied health & medical assisting services this year. Set in the city of Mesa, Carrington College Mesa is a small private for-profit institution. About 91 allied health & medical assisting services degrees were awarded at Carrington College Mesa in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, allied health & medical assisting services degree recipients from Carrington College Mesa generally make around $41,576. Students borrow a median of $20,816 to complete this degree.
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Weatherford College ranked #9 on our 2027 list of the best allied health & medical assisting services schools. Weatherford College is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Weatherford. Weatherford College awarded about 26 allied health & medical assisting services degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their allied health & medical assisting services degree from Weatherford College earn around $51,083 in the first couple years of their career. Weatherford College graduates carry a median of $20,750 in student loans.
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Phoenix College ranked #10 on our 2027 list of the best allied health & medical assisting services schools. Located in the city of Phoenix, Phoenix College is a large public university. There were roughly 109 allied health & medical assisting services students who graduated with this degree at Phoenix College in the most recent data year. Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services graduates of Phoenix College earn a median of $51,053 early in their careers. Phoenix College graduates carry a median of $15,204 in student loans.
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Southwestern Oklahoma State University came in at #11 for allied health & medical assisting services this year. Set in the town of Weatherford, Southwestern Oklahoma State University is a moderately-sized public institution. Roughly 41% of students complete a degree within six years here. Southwestern Oklahoma State University awarded about 20 allied health & medical assisting services degrees in the most recent data year. Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services graduates of Southwestern Oklahoma State University earn a median of $43,773 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $15,750.
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San Juan College came in at #12 for allied health & medical assisting services this year. Set in the rural area of Farmington, San Juan College is a moderately-sized public institution. San Juan College awarded about 47 allied health & medical assisting services degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, allied health & medical assisting services degree recipients from San Juan College generally make around $37,239. Typical student debt for the program is $17,090.
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Tarrant County College District landed the #13 spot for allied health & medical assisting services this year. Tarrant County College District is a very large public school located in the city of Fort Worth. There were roughly 45 allied health & medical assisting services students who graduated with this degree at Tarrant County College District in the most recent data year. Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services graduates of Tarrant County College District earn a median of $45,158 early in their careers. Tarrant County College District graduates carry a median of $15,148 in student loans.
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Carrington College Tucson came in at #14 for allied health & medical assisting services this year. Set in the city of Tucson, Carrington College Tucson is a small private for-profit institution. There were roughly 161 allied health & medical assisting services students who graduated with this degree at Carrington College Tucson in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, allied health & medical assisting services degree recipients from Carrington College Tucson generally make around $29,556. Typical student debt for the program is $9,174.
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Southern Nazarene University placed #15 among the best allied health & medical assisting services schools. Located in the suburb of Bethany, Southern Nazarene University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Southern Nazarene University graduates 49% of students within six years. About 11 allied health & medical assisting services degrees were awarded at Southern Nazarene University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, allied health & medical assisting services degree recipients from Southern Nazarene University generally make around $53,851. Southern Nazarene University graduates carry a median of $29,684 in student loans.
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Houston Community College ranked #16 on our 2027 list of the best allied health & medical assisting services schools. Houston Community College is a very large public school located in the city of Houston. There were roughly 209 allied health & medical assisting services students who graduated with this degree at Houston Community College in the most recent data year. Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services graduates of Houston Community College earn a median of $38,964 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $20,299 to complete this degree.
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Parker University landed the #17 spot for allied health & medical assisting services this year. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Dallas. About 50% of students finish within six years. About 10 allied health & medical assisting services degrees were awarded at Parker University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, allied health & medical assisting services degree recipients from Parker University generally make around $38,994. Parker University graduates carry a median of $30,500 in student loans.
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Carrington College Albuquerque came in at #18 for allied health & medical assisting services this year. Located in the city of Albuquerque, Carrington College Albuquerque is a small private for-profit university. About 97 allied health & medical assisting services degrees were awarded at Carrington College Albuquerque in the most recent year. Students who receive their allied health & medical assisting services degree from Carrington College Albuquerque earn around $29,556 in the first couple years of their career. Carrington College Albuquerque graduates carry a median of $9,174 in student loans.
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San Jacinto Community College placed #19 among the best allied health & medical assisting services schools. Set in the city of Pasadena, San Jacinto Community College is a very large public institution. There were roughly 166 allied health & medical assisting services students who graduated with this degree at San Jacinto Community College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their allied health & medical assisting services degree from San Jacinto Community College earn around $40,933 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $14,938 to complete this degree.
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Alvin Community College earned the #20 position for allied health & medical assisting services this year. Located in the suburb of Alvin, Alvin Community College is a moderately-sized public university. About 22 allied health & medical assisting services degrees were awarded at Alvin Community College in the most recent year. Students who receive their allied health & medical assisting services degree from Alvin Community College earn around $55,057 in the first couple years of their career. Alvin Community College graduates carry a median of $8,600 in student loans.
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Mclennan Community College ranked #21 on our 2027 list of the best allied health & medical assisting services schools. Located in the city of Waco, Mclennan Community College is a large public university. Mclennan Community College awarded about 47 allied health & medical assisting services degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, allied health & medical assisting services degree recipients from Mclennan Community College generally make around $40,499. Students borrow a median of $11,500 to complete this degree.
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Del Mar College came in at #22 for allied health & medical assisting services this year. Del Mar College is a large public school located in the city of Corpus Christi. About 46 allied health & medical assisting services degrees were awarded at Del Mar College in the most recent year. Graduates of the allied health & medical assisting services program make about $42,057 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $7,000.
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Eastern Arizona College came in at #23 for allied health & medical assisting services this year. Set in the town of Thatcher, Eastern Arizona College is a moderately-sized public institution. About 48 allied health & medical assisting services degrees were awarded at Eastern Arizona College in the most recent year. Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services graduates of Eastern Arizona College earn a median of $24,693 early in their careers. Eastern Arizona College graduates carry a median of $6,781 in student loans.
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Clovis Community College came in at #24 for allied health & medical assisting services this year. Set in the town of Clovis, Clovis Community College is a mid-sized public institution. About 65 allied health & medical assisting services degrees were awarded at Clovis Community College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, allied health & medical assisting services degree recipients from Clovis Community College generally make around $41,422. Typical student debt for the program is $11,082.
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El Paso Community College earned the #25 position for allied health & medical assisting services this year. Set in the city of El Paso, El Paso Community College is a very large public institution. About 73 allied health & medical assisting services degrees were awarded at El Paso Community College in the most recent year. Graduates of the allied health & medical assisting services program make about $29,086 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $8,542 to complete this degree.
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Notes and References
The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 148 schools evaluated.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
More about our data sources and methodologies.
