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2024 Best Allied Health Professions Associate Degree Schools in Nebraska

7 Colleges in Nebraska
230 Associate Degrees
$43,649 Avg Early-Career Salary
If you pursue a associate degree in allied health professions, you won't be alone. The field of study is the #5 most popular program in the country. This makes choosing the right school a hard decision.

For its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 7 schools in Nebraska to determine which ones were the best for allied health professions students pursuing a associate degree. Combined, these schools handed out 230 associate degrees in allied health professions to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Allied Health Professions School for Your Associate Degree

Best Allied Health Professions Associate Degree Schools in Nebraska The allied health associate degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:

Quality Overall Is Important

The overall quality of a associate degree school is important to ensure a quality education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.

Average Earnings

One measure we use to determine the quality of a school is to look at the average salary of associate graduates during the early years of their career. This is because one of the main reasons people pursue their associate degree is to enable themselves to find better-paying positions.

Other Factors We Consider

In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:

Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for allied health professions students working on their associate degree.

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Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Allied Health Professions Associate Degree Schools in Nebraska list, to help you choose the best school for you.

Best Schools for Associate Students to Study Allied Health Professions in Nebraska

Explore the top ranked colleges and universities for allied health professions students seeking a an associate degree.

Top Nebraska Schools for an Associate in Allied Health

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44 Annual Graduates
$48,433 Median Starting Salary
$27,000 Median Student Debt

Nebraska Methodist College of Nursing & Allied Health is a good decision for students interested in an associate degree in allied health professions. Located in the large city of Omaha, Nebraska Methodist College is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

Allied Health Professions associate degree recipients from Nebraska Methodist College of Nursing & Allied Health earn a boost of around $4,785 above the typical earnings of allied health professions majors.

More information about a associate in allied health professions from Nebraska Methodist College of Nursing & Allied Health

2
20 Annual Graduates
$29,128 Median Student Debt

Clarkson College is a good choice for students interested in an associate degree in allied health professions. Located in the large city of Omaha, Clarkson College is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.More information about a associate in allied health professions from Clarkson College

3
99 Annual Graduates
$43,618 Median Starting Salary
$17,713 Median Student Debt

Southeast Community College Area is a great choice for individuals pursuing an associate degree in allied health professions. Located in the large city of Lincoln, Southeast Community College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

Students who graduate with their associate from the allied health program report average early career wages of $43,618.

More information about a associate in allied health professions from Southeast Community College Area

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16 Annual Graduates
$11,000 Median Student Debt

Northeast Community College is a wonderful option for students interested in an associate degree in allied health professions. Northeast is a moderately-sized public college located in the town of Norfolk.More information about a associate in allied health professions from Northeast Community College

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23 Annual Graduates
$46,937 Median Starting Salary
$19,246 Median Student Debt

MCC is a large public college located in the city of Omaha.

Associate recipients from the allied health professions major at Metropolitan Community College make $3,289 above the average graduate in this field when they enter the workforce.

More information about a associate in allied health professions from Metropolitan Community College

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7 Annual Graduates

Mid-Plains Community College is a small public college located in the remote town of North Platte.More information about a associate in allied health professions from Mid-Plains Community College

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Central Community College
Grand Island, NE
8 Annual Graduates

Located in the city of Grand Island, Central Community College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.More information about a associate in allied health professions from Central Community College

Best Allied Health Professions Colleges in the Plains States Region

Explore all the Best Allied Health Professions Colleges in the Plains States Area or other specific states within that region.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Minnesota 151 492
Kansas 146 363
Missouri 117 464
Iowa 116 283
South Dakota 93 159
North Dakota 92 35

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Allied Health Professions is one of 34 different types of Health Professions programs to choose from.

Allied Health Focus Areas

Major Annual Graduates
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapy 52
Respiratory Care Therapy 52
Surgical Technology 51
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) 39
Radiologic Technology 25
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician 11

Related Major Annual Graduates
Nursing 265
Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services 124
Health/Medical Prep Programs 80
Health & Medical Administrative Services 65
Mental & Social Health Services 65
Dental Support Services 48
Health Sciences & Services 26
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science 17
Other Health Professions 11
Somatic Bodywork & Therapeutic Services 9

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