by our College Data Analytics Team
[Allied Health Professions](/majors/health-care-professions/allied-health-professions/) is a field where your choice of school can shape what you earn after graduation. A top-earning program sends graduates into careers with strong starting pay.
To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 30 schools on the early-career earnings of their allied health professions graduates.
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If you want to know which schools send allied health professions graduates into the highest-paying careers, see the list below.
For graduate earnings in allied health professions, no school beat Georgia State University this year. Georgia State University is a public school located in the city of Atlanta. Allied Health Professions graduates of Georgia State University earn a median of about $82,922 a year early in their careers.
A rank of #2 makes Emory University one of the highest-paying schools for allied health professions. Located in the city of Atlanta, Emory University is a private not-for-profit institution. Students who complete the allied health professions program here go on to a median salary of roughly $127,541.
Oconee Fall Line Technical College came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying allied health professions schools. Oconee Fall Line Technical College is a public school located in the rural area of Sandersville. Allied Health Professions graduates of Oconee Fall Line Technical College earn a median of about $62,319 a year early in their careers.
Columbus Technical College came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying allied health professions schools. Set in the city of Columbus, Columbus Technical College is a public institution. Early-career allied health professions graduates from Columbus Technical College make a median of around $60,386 per year.
Students chasing top earnings in allied health professions will find them at Southeastern Technical College, which ranked #5. Located in the town of Vidalia, Southeastern Technical College is a public institution. After graduating, allied health professions degree recipients from Southeastern Technical College typically earn about $55,102 annually.
Gwinnett Technical College came in at #6 for allied health professions graduate earnings this year. Gwinnett Technical College is a public school located in the suburb of Lawrenceville. Allied Health Professions graduates of Gwinnett Technical College earn a median of about $60,088 a year early in their careers.
Georgia Northwestern Technical College placed #7 among the highest-paying schools for allied health professions. Located in the city of Rome, Georgia Northwestern Technical College is a public institution. Students who complete the allied health professions program here go on to a median salary of roughly $53,206.
Chattahoochee Technical College landed the #8 spot for allied health professions salaries this year. Set in the suburb of Marietta, Chattahoochee Technical College is a public institution. Early-career allied health professions graduates from Chattahoochee Technical College make a median of around $57,733 per year.
Albany State University placed #9 among the highest-paying schools for allied health professions. Albany State University is a public school located in the city of Albany. After graduating, allied health professions degree recipients from Albany State University typically earn about $57,291 annually.
Augusta University came in at #10 for allied health professions graduate earnings this year. Set in the city of Augusta, Augusta University is a public institution. Students who complete the allied health professions program here go on to a median salary of roughly $103,831.
Institute Of Medical Ultrasound came in at #11 for allied health professions graduate earnings this year. Located in the city of Atlanta, Institute Of Medical Ultrasound is a private for-profit institution. Early-career allied health professions graduates from Institute Of Medical Ultrasound make a median of around $50,731 per year.
Georgia Southern University landed the #12 spot for allied health professions salaries this year. Georgia Southern University is a public school located in the town of Statesboro. After graduating, allied health professions degree recipients from Georgia Southern University typically earn about $65,227 annually.
Augusta Technical College placed #13 among the highest-paying schools for allied health professions. Set in the city of Augusta, Augusta Technical College is a public institution. Students who complete the allied health professions program here go on to a median salary of roughly $55,218.
Wiregrass Georgia Technical College placed #14 among the highest-paying schools for allied health professions. Wiregrass Georgia Technical College is a public school located in the rural area of Valdosta. Allied Health Professions graduates of Wiregrass Georgia Technical College earn a median of about $44,539 a year early in their careers.
Lanier Technical College ranked #15 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying allied health professions schools. Located in the city of Gainesville, Lanier Technical College is a public institution. Students who complete the allied health professions program here go on to a median salary of roughly $53,754.
Athens Technical College placed #16 among the highest-paying schools for allied health professions. Athens Technical College is a public school located in the city of Athens. Students who complete the allied health professions program here go on to a median salary of roughly $52,113.
Ogeechee Technical College placed #17 among the highest-paying schools for allied health professions. Set in the town of Statesboro, Ogeechee Technical College is a public institution. After graduating, allied health professions degree recipients from Ogeechee Technical College typically earn about $54,460 annually.
West Georgia Technical College ranked #18 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying allied health professions schools. Located in the rural area of Waco, West Georgia Technical College is a public institution. Allied Health Professions graduates of West Georgia Technical College earn a median of about $51,365 a year early in their careers.
Central Georgia Technical College Warner Robins earned the #19 position for allied health professions graduate earnings this year. Central Georgia Technical College Warner Robins is a public school located in the city of Warner Robins. Allied Health Professions graduates of Central Georgia Technical College Warner Robins earn a median of about $53,565 a year early in their careers.
Southern Crescent Technical College landed the #20 spot for allied health professions salaries this year. Southern Crescent Technical College is a public school located in the town of Griffin. Students who complete the allied health professions program here go on to a median salary of roughly $49,263.
Southern Regional Technical College ranked #21 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying allied health professions schools. Southern Regional Technical College is a public school located in the town of Thomasville. Students who complete the allied health professions program here go on to a median salary of roughly $45,949.
South University Savannah landed the #22 spot for allied health professions salaries this year. Located in the city of Savannah, South University Savannah is a private for-profit institution. After graduating, allied health professions degree recipients from South University Savannah typically earn about $121,963 annually.
North Georgia Technical College earned the #23 position for allied health professions graduate earnings this year. Set in the rural area of Clarkesville, North Georgia Technical College is a public institution. Early-career allied health professions graduates from North Georgia Technical College make a median of around $42,540 per year.
Dalton State College placed #24 among the highest-paying schools for allied health professions. Located in the city of Dalton, Dalton State College is a public institution. After graduating, allied health professions degree recipients from Dalton State College typically earn about $51,564 annually.
Mercer University came in at #25 for allied health professions graduate earnings this year. Located in the city of Macon, Mercer University is a private not-for-profit institution. Students who complete the allied health professions program here go on to a median salary of roughly $121,923.
These schools rounded out the top of this year’s highest-paid allied health professions ranking:
This ranking is produced by College Factual, 2026 edition. Schools are ranked on the median early-career earnings of their allied health professions graduates, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard field-of-study earnings and IPEDS).
Ranking method: College Major Earnings · 30 schools evaluated.
*Salary figures reflect median early-career earnings (about 5 years after graduation) and may vary by how long a person takes to complete their degree.
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