by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 390 schools in the Southeast Region to determine which ones were the best for associate degree seekers in the field of health professions. Combined, these schools handed out 56,898 associate degrees in health professions to qualified students.
What's on this page: * Our Methodology
Your choice of health professions for getting your associate degree school matters. 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:
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To take this into account we include a school's overall Best Colleges ranking which itself looks at a host of different factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
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.
The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.
Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for health professions students working on their associate degree.
The health professions school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Health Professions Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region.
Learn about the top ranked colleges and universities for health professions students seeking a an associate degree. Only those schools that rank in the top 15% of all the schools we analyze get awarded with a place on this list.
American Public University System is a great decision for students interested in an associate degree in health professions. American Military University is a very large private for-profit university located in the town of Charles Town.More information about a associate in health professions from American Public University System
South College is a great decision for students pursuing an associate degree in health professions. South College is a moderately-sized private for-profit college located in the midsize city of Knoxville.More information about a associate in health professions from South College
Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale is a great choice for individuals interested in an associate degree in health professions. Located in the city of Fort Lauderdale, Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population.More information about a associate in health professions from Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale
Any student pursuing a degree in an associate degree in health professions has to look into Southern Adventist University. Located in the large suburb of Collegedale, Southern Adventist is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a associate in health professions from Southern Adventist University
Located in the city of Ocala, Rasmussen University - Florida is a private for-profit university with a medium-sized student population.More information about a associate in health professions from Rasmussen University - Florida
Located in the medium-sized city of Fort Lauderdale, BC is a public college with a very large student population.More information about a associate in health professions from Broward College
Miami Regional University is a small private for-profit university located in the suburb of Miami Springs.More information about a associate in health professions from Miami Regional University
Galen College of Nursing - Louisville is a small private for-profit college located in the large city of Louisville.More information about a associate in health professions from Galen College of Nursing - Louisville
Located in the city of Virginia Beach, ECPI University is a private for-profit university with a large student population.More information about a associate in health professions from ECPI University
Valencia College is a very large public college located in the city of Orlando.More information about a associate in health professions from Valencia College
MDC is a very large public college located in the city of Miami.More information about a associate in health professions from Miami Dade College
FSCJ is a very large public college located in the city of Jacksonville.More information about a associate in health professions from Florida State College at Jacksonville
Savannah Tech is a small public college located in the city of Savannah.More information about a associate in health professions from Savannah Technical College
Marshall University is a large public university located in the small city of Huntington.More information about a associate in health professions from Marshall University
Located in the city of Concord, Cabarrus College of Health Sciences is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly small student population.More information about a associate in health professions from Cabarrus College of Health Sciences
Located in the city of Jonesboro, A-State is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in health professions from Arkansas State University - Main Campus
Located in the large city of Tampa, HCC is a public college with a large student population.More information about a associate in health professions from Hillsborough Community College
CGTC is a medium-sized public college located in the small city of Warner Robins.More information about a associate in health professions from Central Georgia Technical College
Located in the small suburb of Radford, Radford is a public university with a medium-sized student population.More information about a associate in health professions from Radford University
Ogeechee Technical College is a small public college located in the town of Statesboro.More information about a associate in health professions from Ogeechee Technical College
Located in the city of Orlando, AHU is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a associate in health professions from AdventHealth University
Located in the city of Nashville, Tennessee State University is a public university with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a associate in health professions from Tennessee State University
Located in the town of Harrogate, LMU is a private not-for-profit university with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a associate in health professions from Lincoln Memorial University
Palm Beach State College is a fairly large public college located in the large suburb of Lake Worth.More information about a associate in health professions from Palm Beach State College
Located in the rural area of West Liberty, West Liberty University is a public university with a small student population.More information about a associate in health professions from West Liberty University
This section shows the rest of the schools awarded a Best Health Professions Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region badge. Showing in this list means the school was ranked in the top 15% of the 390 different Southeast health professions schools we analyzed.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 51 | Pensacola State College | Pensacola, FL |
| 52 | University of Arkansas at Little Rock | Little Rock, AR |
| 53 | South Louisiana Community College | Lafayette, LA |
| 54 | Gulf Coast State College | Panama City, FL |
| 55 | Holmes Community College | Goodman, MS |
| 56 | Gardner - Webb University | Boiling Springs, NC |
| 57 | Daytona State College | Daytona Beach, FL |
| 58 | Greenville Technical College | Greenville, SC |
These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also great but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Best Health Professions Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 59 | Northwestern State University of Louisiana | Natchitoches, LA |
| 60 | Indian River State College | Fort Pierce, FL |
| 61 | University of the Cumberlands | Williamsburg, KY |
| 62 | Seminole State College of Florida | Sanford, FL |
| 63 | Arkansas Tech University | Russellville, AR |
| 64 | Columbus Technical College | Columbus, GA |
| 65 | Polk State College | Winter Haven, FL |
| 66 | Louisiana Tech University | Ruston, LA |
| 67 | South University’s online programs | Savannah, GA |
| 68 | Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College | Perkinston, MS |
| 69 | West Georgia Technical College | Waco, GA |
| 70 | South University, Columbia | Columbia, SC |
| 71 | South University, Tampa | Tampa, FL |
| 72 | SOWELA Technical Community College | Lake Charles, LA |
| 73 | Wake Technical Community College | Raleigh, NC |
| 74 | North Florida College | Madison, FL |
| 75 | Athens Technical College | Athens, GA |
| 76 | Coastal Pines Technical College | Waycross, GA |
| 77 | Mississippi Delta Community College | Moorhead, MS |
| 78 | Durham Technical Community College | Durham, NC |
Explore the best health professions schools for a specific state in the Southeast Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Mississippi | 37 | 3,029 |
| Georgia | 34 | 3,751 |
| Virginia | 34 | 4,951 |
| Arkansas | 33 | 2,198 |
| Florida | 32 | 20,671 |
| North Carolina | 30 | 6,385 |
| Kentucky | 30 | 3,037 |
| Tennessee | 30 | 3,470 |
| West Virginia | 29 | 2,446 |
| Louisiana | 26 | 1,736 |
| South Carolina | 26 | 1,970 |
| Alabama | 24 | 3,141 |
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 26,382 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 8,940 |
| Allied Health Professions | 8,188 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services | 6,189 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science | 1,593 |
| Dental Support Services | 1,480 |
| Health/Medical Prep Programs | 938 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 924 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 859 |
| Other Health Professions | 681 |
