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2025 Best Health Professions Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region

301 Colleges in the Southeast Region
59,907 Bachelor's Degrees
$56,367 Avg Early-Career Salary
If you pursue a bachelor's degree in health professions, you won't be alone. The field of study is the #2 most popular program in the country. So, there are lots of possibilities to explore when you're trying to determine where you want to get your degree.

For its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 301 schools in the Southeast Region to determine which ones were the best for health professions students pursuing a bachelor's degree. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 59,907 bachelor's degrees in health professions during the 2021-2022 academic year.

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Choosing a Great Health Professions School for Your Bachelor's Degree

Best Health Professions Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region The health professions bachelor's 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. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:

Overall Quality Is a Must

The overall quality of a bachelor's degree school is important to ensure a good education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To account for this we include a school's overall Best Colleges ranking which itself looks at a collection of various factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.

Average Early-Career Salaries

Average early-career salary of those graduating with their bachelor's degree is one indicator we use in our analysis to find the schools that offer the highest-quality education. After all, your bachelor's degree won't mean much if it doesn't help you find a job that will help you earn a living.

Other Factors We Consider

The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.

Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for health professions students working on their bachelor's degree.

One Size Does Not Fit All

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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 Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region.

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Best Schools for Bachelor’s Students to Study Health Professions in the Southeast Region

The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a bachelor's degree in health professions. Only those schools that rank in the top 20% of all the schools we analyze get awarded with a place on this list.

25 Top Southeast Region Schools for a Bachelor's in Health Professions

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Duke University
Durham, NC
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
196 Annual Graduates

Duke University is a wonderful choice for students interested in a bachelor's degree in health professions. Duke is a large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Durham.More information about a bachelor’s in health professions from Duke University

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Emory University
Atlanta, GA
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
311 Annual Graduates

Emory University is a good choice for students pursuing a bachelor's degree in health professions. Emory is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Atlanta.More information about a bachelor’s in health professions from Emory University

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
759 Annual Graduates

It's hard to beat University of South Carolina - Columbia if you wish to pursue a bachelor's degree in health professions. Located in the midsize city of Columbia, UofSC is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in health professions from University of South Carolina - Columbia

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
272 Annual Graduates

University of Georgia is a great choice for students interested in a bachelor's degree in health professions. UGA is a fairly large public university located in the medium-sized city of Athens.More information about a bachelor’s in health professions from University of Georgia

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University of Florida
Gainesville, FL
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
799 Annual Graduates

UF is a very large public university located in the midsize city of Gainesville.More information about a bachelor’s in health professions from University of Florida

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
764 Annual Graduates

Galen College of Nursing - Louisville is a small private for-profit college located in the large city of Louisville.More information about a bachelor’s in health professions from Galen College of Nursing - Louisville

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
792 Annual Graduates

Located in the city of Fort Lauderdale, Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in health professions from Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
319 Annual Graduates

Located in the city of Chapel Hill, UNC Chapel Hill is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in health professions from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
896 Annual Graduates

Located in the city of Greenville, ECU is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in health professions from East Carolina University

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University of Miami
Coral Gables, FL
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
392 Annual Graduates

Located in the large suburb of Coral Gables, U Miami is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in health professions from University of Miami

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
176 Annual Graduates

University of Virginia is a very large public university located in the midsize suburb of Charlottesville.More information about a bachelor’s in health professions from University of Virginia - Main Campus

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
209 Annual Graduates

Located in the large city of New Orleans, Tulane is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in health professions from Tulane University of Louisiana

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
353 Annual Graduates

Located in the large city of Memphis, UTHSC is a public university with a small student population.More information about a bachelor’s in health professions from The University of Tennessee - Health Science Center

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James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
876 Annual Graduates

Located in the small city of Harrisonburg, JMU is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in health professions from James Madison University

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
198 Annual Graduates

MUSC is a small public university located in the medium-sized city of Charleston.More information about a bachelor’s in health professions from Medical University of South Carolina

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
45 Annual Graduates

Located in the rural area of Madison, NFC is a public college with a small student population.More information about a bachelor’s in health professions from North Florida College

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
573 Annual Graduates

Located in the large suburb of Miami, FIU is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in health professions from Florida International University

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
622 Annual Graduates

UAB is a fairly large public university located in the city of Birmingham.More information about a bachelor’s in health professions from University of Alabama at Birmingham

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Jacksonville University
Jacksonville, FL
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
279 Annual Graduates

JU is a small private not-for-profit university located in the city of Jacksonville.More information about a bachelor’s in health professions from Jacksonville University

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
518 Annual Graduates

Located in the suburb of Fairfax, GMU is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in health professions from George Mason University

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
320 Annual Graduates

VCU is a fairly large public university located in the city of Richmond.More information about a bachelor’s in health professions from Virginia Commonwealth University

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Valencia College
Orlando, FL
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
203 Annual Graduates

Valencia College is a fairly large public college located in the large city of Orlando.More information about a bachelor’s in health professions from Valencia College

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Nova Southeastern University
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
582 Annual Graduates

Located in the suburb of Fort Lauderdale, NUS Florida is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in health professions from Nova Southeastern University

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
389 Annual Graduates

UAMS is a small public university located in the medium-sized city of Little Rock.More information about a bachelor’s in health professions from University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1,902 Annual Graduates

Located in the city of Tampa, USF Tampa is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in health professions from University of South Florida - Main Campus

Rest of the Top Best Health Professions Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region

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Union University
Jackson, TN
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Shenandoah University
Winchester, VA
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Samford University
Birmingham, AL
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Clemson University
Clemson, SC
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Marymount University
Arlington, VA
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Auburn University
Auburn, AL
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University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR
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ECPI University
Virginia Beach, VA
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Additional Award Winners

This section shows the rest of the colleges awarded a Best Health Professions Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region badge. Showing in this list means the college was ranked in the top 20% of the 301 different Southeast health professions schools we analyzed.

Rank College Location
51 South University, Tampa Tampa, FL
52 AdventHealth University Orlando, FL
53 Florida State University Tallahassee, FL
54 Georgia Southern University Statesboro, GA
55 University of Mississippi University, MS
56 Broward College Fort Lauderdale, FL
57 Anderson University South Carolina Anderson, SC
58 Augusta University Augusta, GA
59 University of Richmond University of Richmond, VA
60 University of Louisiana at Lafayette Lafayette, LA

Honorable Mentions

Here are some additional great schools for Health Professions students in the Southeast Region that almost earned our Best Health Professions Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region award.

Rank College Location
61 Belmont University Nashville, TN
62 Georgia State University Atlanta, GA
63 University of Memphis Memphis, TN
64 Bellarmine University Louisville, KY
65 Gardner - Webb University Boiling Springs, NC
66 Palm Beach State College Lake Worth, FL
67 University of North Carolina at Greensboro Greensboro, NC
68 Seminole State College of Florida Sanford, FL
69 Santa Fe College Gainesville, FL
70 Mississippi University for Women Columbus, MS
71 South University, West Palm Beach Royal Palm Beach, FL
72 Miami Dade College Miami, FL
73 Florida Atlantic University Boca Raton, FL
74 University of South Alabama Mobile, AL
75 Radford University Radford, VA
76 Liberty University Lynchburg, VA
77 South University’s online programs Savannah, GA
78 Georgia College & State University Milledgeville, GA
79 Columbia Southern University Orange Beach, AL
80 Appalachian State University Boone, NC
81 Florida National University - Main Campus Hialeah, FL
82 University of South Carolina - Upstate Spartanburg, SC
83 Baptist Memorial College of Health Sciences Memphis, TN
84 Kennesaw State University Kennesaw, GA
85 University of North Georgia Dahlonega, GA
86 Florida State College at Jacksonville Jacksonville, FL
87 Northern Kentucky University Highland Heights, KY
88 Florida Gulf Coast University Fort Myers, FL
89 Harding University Searcy, AR
90 College of Charleston Charleston, SC
91 Pasco-Hernando State College New Port Richey, FL
92 Lincoln Memorial University Harrogate, TN
93 South College Knoxville, TN
94 Florida Southern College Lakeland, FL
95 Tennessee Technological University Cookeville, TN
96 West Coast University-Miami Doral, FL
97 Western Kentucky University Bowling Green, KY
98 University of Mount Olive Mount Olive, NC
99 Indian River State College Fort Pierce, FL
100 Arkansas State University - Main Campus Jonesboro, AR

Best Health Professions Colleges by State

Explore the best health professions schools for a specific state in the Southeast Region .

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
North Carolina 34 6,464
Mississippi 34 2,122
Florida 34 16,939
Virginia 34 5,579
Alabama 33 4,516
Georgia 33 6,206
West Virginia 32 1,641
Tennessee 32 4,856
South Carolina 32 3,081
Kentucky 31 3,762
Louisiana 31 3,478
Arkansas 30 2,496

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Health Professions Majors to Study

Major Annual Graduates
Nursing 34,233
Health Sciences & Services 5,997
Public Health 4,916
Health & Medical Administrative Services 3,920
Communication Sciences 2,707
Allied Health Professions 1,841
Other Health Professions 993
Mental & Social Health Services 923
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science 903
Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions 781

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