by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 22 schools in Alabama to determine which ones were the best for associate degree seekers in the field of health professions. Combined, these schools handed out 3,146 associate degrees in health professions to qualified students.
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The health professions associate degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. Important measures of a quality health professions program can vary widely even among the top schools. To make it into this list, a school must excel in the following areas.
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 early-career salary of those graduating with their associate degree is one indicator we use in our analysis to find the schools that offer the highest-quality education. That is, everyone wants their associate degree to be worth something, and salaries are one measure of determining that.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
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.
When choosing the right school for you, it's important to arm yourself with all the facts you can. To that end, we've created a number of major-specific rankings, including this Best Health Professions Associate Degree Schools in Alabama list to help you make the college decision.
Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing an associate degree in health professions.
Herzing University - Birmingham is one of the best schools in the United States for getting an associate degree in health professions. Located in the large suburb of Birmingham, Herzing University - Birmingham is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly small student population.More information about a associate in health professions from Herzing University - Birmingham
Wallace State Community College, Hanceville is one of the best schools in the country for getting an associate degree in health professions. Located in the distant town of Hanceville, Wallace State, Hanceville is a public college with a medium-sized student population.More information about a associate in health professions from Wallace State Community College, Hanceville
Wallace Community College, Dothan is one of the best schools in the country for getting an associate degree in health professions. Located in the small city of Dothan, Wallace, Dothan is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in health professions from Wallace Community College, Dothan
Troy University is one of the best schools in the United States for getting an associate degree in health professions. TROY is a large public university located in the town of Troy.More information about a associate in health professions from Troy University
Jeff State is a moderately-sized public college located in the city of Birmingham.More information about a associate in health professions from Jefferson State Community College
Located in the town of Orange Beach, Columbia Southern University is a private for-profit university with a large student population.More information about a associate in health professions from Columbia Southern University
Located in the small city of Gadsden, GSCC is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in health professions from Gadsden State Community College
Located in the remote area of Livingston, University of West Alabama is a public university with a medium-sized student population.More information about a associate in health professions from University of West Alabama
Coastal Alabama Community College is a moderately-sized public college located in the town of Bay Minette.More information about a associate in health professions from Coastal Alabama Community College
Shelton State Community College is a small public college located in the city of Tuscaloosa.More information about a associate in health professions from Shelton State Community College
Explore all the Best Health Professions Schools in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that 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 |
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 2,116 |
| Allied Health Professions | 461 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services | 312 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 99 |
| Dental Support Services | 91 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science | 61 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 6 |
