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2027 Best Allied Health Professions Schools in Alabama

22 Colleges in the United States
2,066 Allied Health Professions Degrees Awarded
$53,722 Avg Early-Career Salary

Allied Health Professions degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. The schools below stand out for the quality of their allied health professions programs.

College Factual analyzed 22 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best allied health professions schools.

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Best Schools for Allied Health Professions in Alabama

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 Northeast Alabama Community College this year for allied health professions. Set in the rural area of Rainsville, Northeast Alabama Community College is a mid-sized public institution. About 31 allied health professions degrees were awarded at Northeast Alabama Community College in the most recent year. Graduates of the allied health professions program make about $35,119 in their early career. Northeast Alabama Community College graduates carry a median of $7,459 in student loans. More information about a degree in allied health professions from Northeast Alabama Community College

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Columbia Southern University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in allied health professions, landing the #2 spot this year. Set in the town of Orange Beach, Columbia Southern University is a very large private for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 26%. Columbia Southern University awarded about 306 allied health professions degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their allied health professions degree from Columbia Southern University earn around $83,927 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $24,518 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in allied health professions from Columbia Southern University

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Samford University
Birmingham, AL

A rank of #3 makes Samford University one of the top schools for allied health professions. This moderately-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Birmingham. Samford University graduates 77% of students within six years. There were roughly 35 allied health professions students who graduated with this degree at Samford University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, allied health professions degree recipients from Samford University generally make around $64,132. Students borrow a median of $21,039 to complete this degree. See the full allied health professions program report for Samford University

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University Of Alabama At Birmingham is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in allied health professions, ranking #4. Set in the city of Birmingham, University Of Alabama At Birmingham is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 64%. About 73 allied health professions degrees were awarded at University Of Alabama At Birmingham in the most recent year. Graduates of the allied health professions program make about $105,760 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $26,162. More information about a degree in allied health professions from University Of Alabama At Birmingham

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Students looking for a strong allied health professions program will find one at Chattahoochee Valley Community College, which ranked #5. Located in the suburb of Phenix City, Chattahoochee Valley Community College is a mid-sized public university. About 18 allied health professions degrees were awarded at Chattahoochee Valley Community College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, allied health professions degree recipients from Chattahoochee Valley Community College generally make around $53,099. Students borrow a median of $13,204 to complete this degree. Get the full allied health professions details for Chattahoochee Valley Community College

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The University Of Alabama landed the #6 spot for allied health professions this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Tuscaloosa. About 73% of students finish within six years. The University Of Alabama awarded about 14 allied health professions degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the allied health professions program make about $50,740 in their early career. The University Of Alabama graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. More information about a degree in allied health professions from The University Of Alabama

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University Of South Alabama ranked #7 on our 2027 list of the best allied health professions schools. Set in the city of Mobile, University Of South Alabama is a large public institution. University Of South Alabama graduates 52% of students within six years. University Of South Alabama awarded about 175 allied health professions degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, allied health professions degree recipients from University Of South Alabama generally make around $88,572. Typical student debt for the program is $29,192. Get the full allied health professions details for University Of South Alabama

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George C Wallace State Community College Hanceville came in at #8 for allied health professions this year. Set in the rural area of Hanceville, George C Wallace State Community College Hanceville is a moderately-sized public institution. George C Wallace State Community College Hanceville awarded about 160 allied health professions degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the allied health professions program make about $48,422 in their early career. George C Wallace State Community College Hanceville graduates carry a median of $13,500 in student loans. Get the full allied health professions details for George C Wallace State Community College Hanceville

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Jacksonville State University placed #9 among the best allied health professions schools. Located in the suburb of Jacksonville, Jacksonville State University is a large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 55%. About 41 allied health professions degrees were awarded at Jacksonville State University in the most recent year. Students who receive their allied health professions degree from Jacksonville State University earn around $55,867 in the first couple years of their career. Jacksonville State University graduates carry a median of $26,000 in student loans. See the full allied health professions program report for Jacksonville State University

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John C Calhoun State Community College came in at #10 for allied health professions this year. This large public university is located in the city of Tanner. John C Calhoun State Community College awarded about 202 allied health professions degrees in the most recent data year. Allied Health Professions graduates of John C Calhoun State Community College earn a median of $42,916 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $13,839. See the full allied health professions program report for John C Calhoun State Community College

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Jefferson State Community College landed the #11 spot for allied health professions this year. Set in the city of Birmingham, Jefferson State Community College is a large public institution. About 130 allied health professions degrees were awarded at Jefferson State Community College in the most recent year. Students who receive their allied health professions degree from Jefferson State Community College earn around $51,826 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $17,875 to complete this degree. Get the full allied health professions details for Jefferson State Community College

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Southern Union State Community College landed the #12 spot for allied health professions this year. Southern Union State Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the rural area of Wadley. Southern Union State Community College awarded about 167 allied health professions degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the allied health professions program make about $37,835 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $11,555 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in allied health professions from Southern Union State Community College

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George C Wallace State Community College Dothan earned the #13 position for allied health professions this year. Set in the city of Dothan, George C Wallace State Community College Dothan is a moderately-sized public institution. About 122 allied health professions degrees were awarded at George C Wallace State Community College Dothan in the most recent year. Graduates of the allied health professions program make about $42,801 in their early career. George C Wallace State Community College Dothan graduates carry a median of $9,942 in student loans. Get the full allied health professions details for George C Wallace State Community College Dothan

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Northwest Shoals Community College came in at #14 for allied health professions this year. Northwest Shoals Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Muscle Shoals. Northwest Shoals Community College awarded about 69 allied health professions degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, allied health professions degree recipients from Northwest Shoals Community College generally make around $33,842. Typical student debt for the program is $13,312. Read more about the allied health professions program at Northwest Shoals Community College

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Gadsden State Community College came in at #15 for allied health professions this year. Set in the city of Gadsden, Gadsden State Community College is a moderately-sized public institution. About 150 allied health professions degrees were awarded at Gadsden State Community College in the most recent year. Allied Health Professions graduates of Gadsden State Community College earn a median of $38,015 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $9,312. More information about a degree in allied health professions from Gadsden State Community College

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James H Faulkner State Community College earned the #16 position for allied health professions this year. This large public university is located in the town of Bay Minette. About 136 allied health professions degrees were awarded at James H Faulkner State Community College in the most recent year. Allied Health Professions graduates of James H Faulkner State Community College earn a median of $52,231 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $14,326 to complete this degree. See the full allied health professions program report for James H Faulkner State Community College

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Bevill State Community College landed the #17 spot for allied health professions this year. Located in the town of Jasper, Bevill State Community College is a moderately-sized public university. Bevill State Community College awarded about 28 allied health professions degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the allied health professions program make about $43,416 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $11,040 to complete this degree. Get the full allied health professions details for Bevill State Community College

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Lawson State Community College Birmingham Campus placed #18 among the best allied health professions schools. Lawson State Community College Birmingham Campus is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Birmingham. About 60 allied health professions degrees were awarded at Lawson State Community College Birmingham Campus in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, allied health professions degree recipients from Lawson State Community College Birmingham Campus generally make around $40,090. Students borrow a median of $11,769 to complete this degree. Read more about the allied health professions program at Lawson State Community College Birmingham Campus

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Lurleen B Wallace Community College earned the #19 position for allied health professions this year. This mid-sized public university is located in the rural area of Andalusia. Lurleen B Wallace Community College awarded about 39 allied health professions degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their allied health professions degree from Lurleen B Wallace Community College earn around $52,384 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $7,500 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in allied health professions from Lurleen B Wallace Community College

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Faulkner University
Montgomery, AL

Faulkner University came in at #20 for allied health professions this year. Faulkner University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Montgomery. The six-year graduation rate is 38%. There were roughly 44 allied health professions students who graduated with this degree at Faulkner University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their allied health professions degree from Faulkner University earn around $46,934 in the first couple years of their career. Faulkner University graduates carry a median of $29,942 in student loans. More information about a degree in allied health professions from Faulkner University

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H Councill Trenholm State Technical College ranked #21 on our 2027 list of the best allied health professions schools. Set in the city of Montgomery, H Councill Trenholm State Technical College is a mid-sized public institution. About 24 allied health professions degrees were awarded at H Councill Trenholm State Technical College in the most recent year. More information about a degree in allied health professions from H Councill Trenholm State Technical College

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Cardiac And Vascular Institute Of Ultrasound earned the #22 position for allied health professions this year. This small private for-profit university is located in the city of Mobile. There were roughly 42 allied health professions students who graduated with this degree at Cardiac And Vascular Institute Of Ultrasound in the most recent data year. Graduates of the allied health professions program make about $60,226 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $24,160 to complete this degree. See the full allied health professions program report for Cardiac And Vascular Institute Of Ultrasound

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 22 schools evaluated.

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