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2027 Best Health Professions Schools in Alabama

54 Colleges in the United States
16,519 Health Professions Degrees Awarded
$56,727 Avg Early-Career Salary

Health Professions programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

College Factual analyzed 54 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best health professions schools.

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Best Schools for 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 health professions degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Health Professions

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Auburn University
Auburn, AL

Auburn University tops our 2027 ranking of the best health professions schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Auburn. Roughly 82% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 588 health professions degrees were awarded at Auburn University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, health professions degree recipients from Auburn University generally make around $82,197. Students borrow a median of $22,920 to complete this degree. Get the full health professions details for Auburn University

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Samford University
Birmingham, AL

Samford University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in health professions, landing the #2 spot this year. Set in the suburb of Birmingham, Samford University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 77% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 592 health professions degrees were awarded at Samford University in the most recent year. Health Professions graduates of Samford University earn a median of $105,057 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $23,179. Read more about the health professions program at Samford University

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Students looking for a strong health professions program will find one at The University Of Alabama, which ranked #3. This very large public university is located in the city of Tuscaloosa. Roughly 73% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 993 health professions students who graduated with this degree at The University Of Alabama in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, health professions degree recipients from The University Of Alabama generally make around $95,512. The University Of Alabama graduates carry a median of $25,823 in student loans. See the full health professions program report for The University Of Alabama

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Students looking for a strong health professions program will find one at University Of Alabama At Birmingham, which ranked #4. This very large public university is located in the city of Birmingham. About 64% of students finish within six years. University Of Alabama At Birmingham awarded about 2,443 health professions degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, health professions degree recipients from University Of Alabama At Birmingham generally make around $88,589. Typical student debt for the program is $25,049. More information about a degree in health professions from University Of Alabama At Birmingham

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Columbia Southern University came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best health professions schools. Columbia Southern University is a very large private for-profit school located in the town of Orange Beach. The six-year graduation rate is 26%. There were roughly 739 health professions students who graduated with this degree at Columbia Southern University in the most recent data year. Health Professions graduates of Columbia Southern University earn a median of $65,400 early in their careers. Columbia Southern University graduates carry a median of $28,386 in student loans. Read more about the health professions program at Columbia Southern University

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Huntingdon College
Montgomery, AL

Huntingdon College earned the #6 position for health professions this year. Set in the city of Montgomery, Huntingdon College is a small private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 48%. There were roughly 25 health professions students who graduated with this degree at Huntingdon College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, health professions degree recipients from Huntingdon College generally make around $33,649. Students borrow a median of $28,252 to complete this degree. See the full health professions program report for Huntingdon College

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Northeast Alabama Community College ranked #7 on our 2027 list of the best health professions schools. Northeast Alabama Community College is a mid-sized public school located in the rural area of Rainsville. There were roughly 264 health professions students who graduated with this degree at Northeast Alabama Community College in the most recent data year. Health Professions graduates of Northeast Alabama Community College earn a median of $33,537 early in their careers. Northeast Alabama Community College graduates carry a median of $8,950 in student loans. Get the full health professions details for Northeast Alabama Community College

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University Of South Alabama placed #8 among the best health professions schools. This large public university is located in the city of Mobile. The six-year graduation rate is 52%. About 1,869 health professions degrees were awarded at University Of South Alabama in the most recent year. Graduates of the health professions program make about $97,894 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $27,657 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in health professions from University Of South Alabama

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Chattahoochee Valley Community College earned the #9 position for health professions this year. Located in the suburb of Phenix City, Chattahoochee Valley Community College is a mid-sized public university. Chattahoochee Valley Community College awarded about 165 health professions degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, health professions degree recipients from Chattahoochee Valley Community College generally make around $67,447. Students borrow a median of $18,464 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in health professions from Chattahoochee Valley Community College

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Athens State University earned the #10 position for health professions this year. This mid-sized public university is located in the town of Athens. Athens State University awarded about 92 health professions degrees in the most recent data year. Health Professions graduates of Athens State University earn a median of $48,808 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $27,389 to complete this degree. Get the full health professions details for Athens State University

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University Of North Alabama placed #11 among the best health professions schools. Located in the city of Florence, University Of North Alabama is a large public university. University Of North Alabama graduates 55% of students within six years. About 399 health professions degrees were awarded at University Of North Alabama in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, health professions degree recipients from University Of North Alabama generally make around $69,449. Students borrow a median of $25,000 to complete this degree. See the full health professions program report for University Of North Alabama

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University Of West Alabama ranked #12 on our 2027 list of the best health professions schools. Located in the rural area of Livingston, University Of West Alabama is a large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 28%. There were roughly 180 health professions students who graduated with this degree at University Of West Alabama in the most recent data year. Students who receive their health professions degree from University Of West Alabama earn around $66,312 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $25,875. Read more about the health professions program at University Of West Alabama

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George C Wallace State Community College Hanceville landed the #13 spot for health professions this year. George C Wallace State Community College Hanceville is a moderately-sized public school located in the rural area of Hanceville. George C Wallace State Community College Hanceville awarded about 775 health professions degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the health professions program make about $53,059 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $14,513. Read more about the health professions program at George C Wallace State Community College Hanceville

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Jacksonville State University landed the #14 spot for health professions this year. Set in the suburb of Jacksonville, Jacksonville State University is a large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 55%. Jacksonville State University awarded about 369 health professions degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the health professions program make about $71,732 in their early career. Jacksonville State University graduates carry a median of $23,767 in student loans. Read more about the health professions program at Jacksonville State University

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Bevill State Community College placed #15 among the best health professions schools. Located in the town of Jasper, Bevill State Community College is a moderately-sized public university. There were roughly 418 health professions students who graduated with this degree at Bevill State Community College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, health professions degree recipients from Bevill State Community College generally make around $61,072. Students borrow a median of $12,750 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in health professions from Bevill State Community College

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Auburn University At Montgomery landed the #16 spot for health professions this year. Auburn University At Montgomery is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Montgomery. Roughly 33% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 153 health professions students who graduated with this degree at Auburn University At Montgomery in the most recent data year. Graduates of the health professions program make about $69,083 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $26,411. Get the full health professions details for Auburn University At Montgomery

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Troy University placed #17 among the best health professions schools. Set in the town of Troy, Troy University is a large public institution. About 49% of students finish within six years. About 318 health professions degrees were awarded at Troy University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, health professions degree recipients from Troy University generally make around $74,165. Typical student debt for the program is $27,895. See the full health professions program report for Troy University

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Jefferson State Community College ranked #18 on our 2027 list of the best health professions schools. Located in the city of Birmingham, Jefferson State Community College is a large public university. Jefferson State Community College awarded about 361 health professions degrees in the most recent data year. Health Professions graduates of Jefferson State Community College earn a median of $58,568 early in their careers. Jefferson State Community College graduates carry a median of $17,125 in student loans. See the full health professions program report for Jefferson State Community College

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University Of Alabama At Huntsville landed the #19 spot for health professions this year. This moderately-sized public university is located in the city of Huntsville. Roughly 64% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 244 health professions students who graduated with this degree at University Of Alabama At Huntsville in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, health professions degree recipients from University Of Alabama At Huntsville generally make around $93,830. Students borrow a median of $28,500 to complete this degree. Get the full health professions details for University Of Alabama At Huntsville

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Spring Hill College landed the #20 spot for health professions this year. Spring Hill College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Mobile. About 52% of students finish within six years. Spring Hill College awarded about 32 health professions degrees in the most recent data year. Get the full health professions details for Spring Hill College

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John C Calhoun State Community College came in at #21 for health professions this year. Set in the city of Tanner, John C Calhoun State Community College is a large public institution. John C Calhoun State Community College awarded about 679 health professions degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the health professions program make about $55,745 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $16,890 to complete this degree. See the full health professions program report for John C Calhoun State Community College

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George C Wallace State Community College Dothan placed #22 among the best health professions schools. Set in the city of Dothan, George C Wallace State Community College Dothan is a moderately-sized public institution. About 393 health professions degrees were awarded at George C Wallace State Community College Dothan in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, health professions degree recipients from George C Wallace State Community College Dothan generally make around $50,769. Typical student debt for the program is $9,427. Get the full health professions details for George C Wallace State Community College Dothan

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Southern Union State Community College placed #23 among the best health professions schools. Located in the rural area of Wadley, Southern Union State Community College is a moderately-sized public university. There were roughly 448 health professions students who graduated with this degree at Southern Union State Community College in the most recent data year. Health Professions graduates of Southern Union State Community College earn a median of $50,670 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $13,250 to complete this degree. Get the full health professions details for Southern Union State Community College

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Herzing University Birmingham placed #24 among the best health professions schools. Set in the suburb of Birmingham, Herzing University Birmingham is a small private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 25% of students complete a degree within six years here. Herzing University Birmingham awarded about 162 health professions degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their health professions degree from Herzing University Birmingham earn around $68,189 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $27,622 to complete this degree. Get the full health professions details for Herzing University Birmingham

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Bishop State Community College placed #25 among the best health professions schools. Located in the city of Mobile, Bishop State Community College is a moderately-sized public university. Bishop State Community College awarded about 123 health professions degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their health professions degree from Bishop State Community College earn around $61,212 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $16,930. More information about a degree in health professions from Bishop State Community College

Rest of the Top 50 Health Professions Schools

These schools also placed among the best for health professions this year:

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Faulkner University
Montgomery, AL
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Oakwood University
Huntsville, AL
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Tuskegee University
Tuskegee, AL
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Fortis College
Mobile, AL
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Notes and References

This ranking is produced 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 · 54 schools evaluated.

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