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2027 Best Allied Health Professions Schools in Pennsylvania

63 Colleges in the United States
3,183 Allied Health Professions Degrees Awarded
$68,659 Avg Early-Career Salary

Allied Health Professions is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

College Factual analyzed 63 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best allied health professions schools.

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Best Schools for Allied Health Professions in Pennsylvania

If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the allied health professions degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Allied Health Professions

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No school ranked higher than Widener University Main Campus this year for allied health professions. Widener University Main Campus is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Chester. About 68% of students finish within six years. Widener University Main Campus awarded about 23 allied health professions degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, allied health professions degree recipients from Widener University Main Campus generally make around $60,864. Widener University Main Campus graduates carry a median of $26,561 in student loans. See the full allied health professions program report for Widener University Main Campus

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Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA

Drexel University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in allied health professions, landing the #2 spot this year. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Philadelphia. Drexel University graduates 78% of students within six years. There were roughly 121 allied health professions students who graduated with this degree at Drexel University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the allied health professions program make about $121,966 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $28,838 to complete this degree. See the full allied health professions program report for Drexel University

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Thomas Jefferson University came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best allied health professions schools. Located in the city of Philadelphia, Thomas Jefferson University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. About 69% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 216 allied health professions students who graduated with this degree at Thomas Jefferson University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their allied health professions degree from Thomas Jefferson University earn around $102,913 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $25,000. More information about a degree in allied health professions from Thomas Jefferson University

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Lancaster General College Of Nursing And Health Sciences is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in allied health professions, ranking #4. Lancaster General College Of Nursing And Health Sciences is a small private not-for-profit school located in the rural area of Lancaster. Roughly 69% of students complete a degree within six years here. Lancaster General College Of Nursing And Health Sciences awarded about 79 allied health professions degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their allied health professions degree from Lancaster General College Of Nursing And Health Sciences earn around $47,496 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $26,402. Read more about the allied health professions program at Lancaster General College Of Nursing And Health Sciences

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University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best allied health professions schools. Set in the city of Pittsburgh, University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is a very large public institution. About 86% of students finish within six years. University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus awarded about 166 allied health professions degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, allied health professions degree recipients from University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus generally make around $66,924. Typical student debt for the program is $23,556. Get the full allied health professions details for University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus

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Saint Josephs University
Philadelphia, PA

Saint Josephs University earned the #6 position for allied health professions this year. This moderately-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Philadelphia. Saint Josephs University graduates 79% of students within six years. Saint Josephs University awarded about 32 allied health professions degrees in the most recent data year. Allied Health Professions graduates of Saint Josephs University earn a median of $111,201 early in their careers. Saint Josephs University graduates carry a median of $26,426 in student loans. Read more about the allied health professions program at Saint Josephs University

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Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine earned the #7 position for allied health professions this year. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Philadelphia. There were roughly 79 allied health professions students who graduated with this degree at Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine in the most recent data year. Graduates of the allied health professions program make about $120,341 in their early career. Get the full allied health professions details for Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine

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Arcadia University
Glenside, PA

Arcadia University placed #8 among the best allied health professions schools. Located in the suburb of Glenside, Arcadia University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Roughly 67% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 84 allied health professions degrees were awarded at Arcadia University in the most recent year. Students who receive their allied health professions degree from Arcadia University earn around $115,462 in the first couple years of their career. Arcadia University graduates carry a median of $26,921 in student loans. See the full allied health professions program report for Arcadia University

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Duquesne University
Pittsburgh, PA

Duquesne University came in at #9 for allied health professions this year. This moderately-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Pittsburgh. About 77% of students finish within six years. Duquesne University awarded about 77 allied health professions degrees in the most recent data year. Allied Health Professions graduates of Duquesne University earn a median of $104,782 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree. See the full allied health professions program report for Duquesne University

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Alvernia University earned the #10 position for allied health professions this year. Alvernia University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Reading. Roughly 56% of students complete a degree within six years here. Alvernia University awarded about 31 allied health professions degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, allied health professions degree recipients from Alvernia University generally make around $53,960. Students borrow a median of $31,900 to complete this degree. Read more about the allied health professions program at Alvernia University

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Desales University
Center Valley, PA

Desales University earned the #11 position for allied health professions this year. Set in the suburb of Center Valley, Desales University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. About 72% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 73 allied health professions students who graduated with this degree at Desales University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, allied health professions degree recipients from Desales University generally make around $120,240. Typical student debt for the program is $27,524. More information about a degree in allied health professions from Desales University

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Elizabethtown College
Elizabethtown, PA

Elizabethtown College placed #12 among the best allied health professions schools. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Elizabethtown. Elizabethtown College graduates 76% of students within six years. There were roughly 25 allied health professions students who graduated with this degree at Elizabethtown College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their allied health professions degree from Elizabethtown College earn around $57,397 in the first couple years of their career. Elizabethtown College graduates carry a median of $26,599 in student loans. Get the full allied health professions details for Elizabethtown College

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Pennsylvania State University Main Campus landed the #13 spot for allied health professions this year. Pennsylvania State University Main Campus is a very large public school located in the city of University Park. Pennsylvania State University Main Campus graduates 86% of students within six years. About 28 allied health professions degrees were awarded at Pennsylvania State University Main Campus in the most recent year. Allied Health Professions graduates of Pennsylvania State University Main Campus earn a median of $88,396 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $12,625. More information about a degree in allied health professions from Pennsylvania State University Main Campus

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Kings College
Wilkes-Barre, PA

Kings College placed #14 among the best allied health professions schools. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Wilkes-Barre. Kings College graduates 60% of students within six years. Kings College awarded about 75 allied health professions degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the allied health professions program make about $120,179 in their early career. Kings College graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. More information about a degree in allied health professions from Kings College

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Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

Temple University earned the #15 position for allied health professions this year. Temple University is a very large public school located in the city of Philadelphia. Temple University graduates 75% of students within six years. Temple University awarded about 57 allied health professions degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the allied health professions program make about $65,341 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $28,000. See the full allied health professions program report for Temple University

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West Chester University Of Pennsylvania placed #16 among the best allied health professions schools. Set in the suburb of West Chester, West Chester University Of Pennsylvania is a large public institution. About 70% of students finish within six years. About 78 allied health professions degrees were awarded at West Chester University Of Pennsylvania in the most recent year. Get the full allied health professions details for West Chester University Of Pennsylvania

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Delaware Valley College
Doylestown, PA

Delaware Valley College earned the #17 position for allied health professions this year. Set in the suburb of Doylestown, Delaware Valley College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 56%. There were roughly 18 allied health professions students who graduated with this degree at Delaware Valley College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their allied health professions degree from Delaware Valley College earn around $40,012 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $26,278. More information about a degree in allied health professions from Delaware Valley College

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York College Pennsylvania placed #18 among the best allied health professions schools. Located in the suburb of York, York College Pennsylvania is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. York College Pennsylvania graduates 64% of students within six years. York College Pennsylvania awarded about 13 allied health professions degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their allied health professions degree from York College Pennsylvania earn around $67,814 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $26,000. Read more about the allied health professions program at York College Pennsylvania

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Slippery Rock University Of Pennsylvania placed #19 among the best allied health professions schools. This moderately-sized public university is located in the town of Slippery Rock. About 66% of students finish within six years. Slippery Rock University Of Pennsylvania awarded about 61 allied health professions degrees in the most recent data year. Allied Health Professions graduates of Slippery Rock University Of Pennsylvania earn a median of $70,434 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree. Get the full allied health professions details for Slippery Rock University Of Pennsylvania

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Marywood University
Scranton, PA

Marywood University landed the #20 spot for allied health professions this year. Marywood University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Scranton. The six-year graduation rate is 72%. Marywood University awarded about 57 allied health professions degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, allied health professions degree recipients from Marywood University generally make around $114,737. Students borrow a median of $27,744 to complete this degree. Get the full allied health professions details for Marywood University

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Chatham University
Pittsburgh, PA

Chatham University landed the #21 spot for allied health professions this year. Set in the city of Pittsburgh, Chatham University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 63% of students complete a degree within six years here. Chatham University awarded about 67 allied health professions degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, allied health professions degree recipients from Chatham University generally make around $111,726. Chatham University graduates carry a median of $24,261 in student loans. Read more about the allied health professions program at Chatham University

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Gannon University came in at #22 for allied health professions this year. Gannon University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Erie. The six-year graduation rate is 67%. Gannon University awarded about 110 allied health professions degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, allied health professions degree recipients from Gannon University generally make around $101,913. Gannon University graduates carry a median of $26,934 in student loans. Get the full allied health professions details for Gannon University

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Community College Of Philadelphia earned the #23 position for allied health professions this year. Community College Of Philadelphia is a large public school located in the city of Philadelphia. There were roughly 36 allied health professions students who graduated with this degree at Community College Of Philadelphia in the most recent data year. Allied Health Professions graduates of Community College Of Philadelphia earn a median of $59,791 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $22,760. See the full allied health professions program report for Community College Of Philadelphia

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Bucks County Community College placed #24 among the best allied health professions schools. This large public university is located in the rural area of Newtown. Bucks County Community College awarded about 32 allied health professions degrees in the most recent data year. Allied Health Professions graduates of Bucks County Community College earn a median of $63,565 early in their careers. Bucks County Community College graduates carry a median of $19,250 in student loans. Get the full allied health professions details for Bucks County Community College

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Harcum College
Bryn Mawr, PA

Harcum College ranked #25 on our 2027 list of the best allied health professions schools. This small private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Bryn Mawr. There were roughly 14 allied health professions students who graduated with this degree at Harcum College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the allied health professions program make about $40,238 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $26,756. See the full allied health professions program report for Harcum College

Rest of the Top 50 Allied Health Professions Schools

Not far behind, these schools also delivered a strong allied health professions education:

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Gwynedd Mercy College
Gwynedd Valley, PA
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Thiel College
Greenville, PA
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Holy Family University
Philadelphia, PA
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Seton Hill University
Greensburg, PA
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Carlow University
Pittsburgh, PA
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Lackawanna College
Scranton, PA
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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 · 63 schools evaluated.

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