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2026 Best Allied Health Professions Associate’s Degree Schools

670 Colleges in the United States
22,414 Allied Health Professions Degrees Awarded
$57,803 Avg Early-Career Salary

Allied 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.

For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 1771 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for allied health professions students pursuing a degree.

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Best Schools for Allied Health Professions in the United States

These are the top schools for a associate’s degree in allied health professions, based on student outcomes and program quality.

Top Schools in Allied Health Professions

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Leading the list is Widener University Main Campus, our #1 school for allied health professions. Located in the suburb of Chester, Widener University Main Campus is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. Roughly 68% of students complete a degree within six years here. Widener University Main Campus awarded about 19 allied health professions degrees in the most recent data year. Allied Health Professions graduates of Widener University Main Campus earn a median of $60,864 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $26,561 to complete this degree. Read more about the allied health professions program at Widener University Main Campus

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Foothill College
Los Altos Hills, CA

Foothill College came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best allied health professions schools. Located in the suburb of Los Altos Hills, Foothill College is a very large public university. About 74 allied health professions degrees were awarded at Foothill College in the most recent year. Graduates of the allied health professions program make about $107,048 in their early career. Foothill College graduates carry a median of $12,000 in student loans. See the full allied health professions program report for Foothill College

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Mt San Antonio College came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best allied health professions schools. Set in the suburb of Walnut, Mt San Antonio College is a very large public institution. About 60 allied health professions degrees were awarded at Mt San Antonio College in the most recent year. Students who receive their allied health professions degree from Mt San Antonio College earn around $88,132 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $9,000. More information about a degree in allied health professions from Mt San Antonio College

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Allen College
Waterloo, IA

Allen College is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in allied health professions, landing the #4 spot this year. Set in the city of Waterloo, Allen College is a small private not-for-profit institution. About 19 allied health professions degrees were awarded at Allen College in the most recent year. Allied Health Professions graduates of Allen College earn a median of $82,049 early in their careers. Allen College graduates carry a median of $31,000 in student loans. Read more about the allied health professions program at Allen College

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Loma Linda University
Loma Linda, CA

Loma Linda University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in allied health professions, landing the #5 spot this year. Loma Linda University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Loma Linda. There were roughly 124 allied health professions students who graduated with this degree at Loma Linda University in the most recent data year. Allied Health Professions graduates of Loma Linda University earn a median of $70,571 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $21,000. See the full allied health professions program report for Loma Linda University

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Southern Illinois University Carbondale came in at #6 for allied health professions this year. Located in the town of Carbondale, Southern Illinois University Carbondale is a large public university. Southern Illinois University Carbondale graduates 60% of students within six years. About 111 allied health professions degrees were awarded at Southern Illinois University Carbondale in the most recent year. Students who receive their allied health professions degree from Southern Illinois University Carbondale earn around $88,835 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $17,500 to complete this degree. Read more about the allied health professions program at Southern Illinois University Carbondale

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Orange Coast College
Costa Mesa, CA

Orange Coast College placed #7 among the best allied health professions schools. Orange Coast College is a very large public school located in the city of Costa Mesa. Orange Coast College awarded about 95 allied health professions degrees in the most recent data year. Allied Health Professions graduates of Orange Coast College earn a median of $68,484 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $11,000 to complete this degree. Get the full allied health professions details for Orange Coast College

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Nassau Community College
Garden City, NY

Nassau Community College ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the best allied health professions schools. This large public university is located in the suburb of Garden City. About 80 allied health professions degrees were awarded at Nassau Community College in the most recent year. Students who receive their allied health professions degree from Nassau Community College earn around $81,810 in the first couple years of their career. Nassau Community College graduates carry a median of $18,500 in student loans. Get the full allied health professions details for Nassau Community College

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Cuny Kingsborough Community College came in at #9 for allied health professions this year. Cuny Kingsborough Community College is a very large public school located in the city of Brooklyn. About 41 allied health professions degrees were awarded at Cuny Kingsborough Community College in the most recent year. Students who receive their allied health professions degree from Cuny Kingsborough Community College earn around $57,943 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $7,858 to complete this degree. Read more about the allied health professions program at Cuny Kingsborough Community College

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Harper College
Palatine, IL

Harper College landed the #10 spot for allied health professions this year. Harper College is a very large public school located in the suburb of Palatine. Harper College awarded about 56 allied health professions degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the allied health professions program make about $65,443 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $16,525. See the full allied health professions program report for Harper College

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Touro College
New York, NY

Touro College came in at #11 for allied health professions this year. Touro College is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of New York. The six-year graduation rate is 76%. About 214 allied health professions degrees were awarded at Touro College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, allied health professions degree recipients from Touro College generally make around $101,841. Students borrow a median of $12,053 to complete this degree. Get the full allied health professions details for Touro College

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Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis came in at #12 for allied health professions this year. Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis is a very large public school located in the city of Indianapolis. About 54% of students finish within six years. Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis awarded about 142 allied health professions degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the allied health professions program make about $62,515 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $21,299. Get the full allied health professions details for Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis

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Capital Community College landed the #13 spot for allied health professions this year. Located in the city of New Britain, Capital Community College is a very large public university. About 196 allied health professions degrees were awarded at Capital Community College in the most recent year. Students who receive their allied health professions degree from Capital Community College earn around $65,724 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $12,250 to complete this degree. Read more about the allied health professions program at Capital Community College

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Lone Star College System
The Woodlands, TX

Lone Star College System placed #14 among the best allied health professions schools. Located in the city of The Woodlands, Lone Star College System is a very large public university. Lone Star College System awarded about 161 allied health professions degrees in the most recent data year. Allied Health Professions graduates of Lone Star College System earn a median of $58,408 early in their careers. Lone Star College System graduates carry a median of $10,926 in student loans. See the full allied health professions program report for Lone Star College System

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Fresno City College ranked #15 on our 2026 list of the best allied health professions schools. Fresno City College is a very large public school located in the city of Fresno. Fresno City College awarded about 58 allied health professions degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, allied health professions degree recipients from Fresno City College generally make around $37,470. Students borrow a median of $7,234 to complete this degree. See the full allied health professions program report for Fresno City College

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City College Of San Francisco earned the #16 position for allied health professions this year. Set in the city of San Francisco, City College Of San Francisco is a very large public institution. City College Of San Francisco awarded about 35 allied health professions degrees in the most recent data year. Allied Health Professions graduates of City College Of San Francisco earn a median of $100,031 early in their careers. City College Of San Francisco graduates carry a median of $10,332 in student loans. More information about a degree in allied health professions from City College Of San Francisco

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Springfield Technical Community College landed the #17 spot for allied health professions this year. Springfield Technical Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Springfield. Springfield Technical Community College awarded about 51 allied health professions degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their allied health professions degree from Springfield Technical Community College earn around $64,346 in the first couple years of their career. Springfield Technical Community College graduates carry a median of $15,166 in student loans. See the full allied health professions program report for Springfield Technical Community College

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Kapiolani Community College landed the #18 spot for allied health professions this year. Set in the city of Honolulu, Kapiolani Community College is a moderately-sized public institution. About 41 allied health professions degrees were awarded at Kapiolani Community College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, allied health professions degree recipients from Kapiolani Community College generally make around $85,511. Students borrow a median of $18,751 to complete this degree. Get the full allied health professions details for Kapiolani Community College

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Northern Virginia Community College placed #19 among the best allied health professions schools. Set in the suburb of Annandale, Northern Virginia Community College is a very large public institution. There were roughly 83 allied health professions students who graduated with this degree at Northern Virginia Community College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their allied health professions degree from Northern Virginia Community College earn around $74,050 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $13,437. More information about a degree in allied health professions from Northern Virginia Community College

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Truckee Meadows Community College earned the #20 position for allied health professions this year. Located in the city of Reno, Truckee Meadows Community College is a large public university. About 36 allied health professions degrees were awarded at Truckee Meadows Community College in the most recent year. Students who receive their allied health professions degree from Truckee Meadows Community College earn around $68,033 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $12,290. See the full allied health professions program report for Truckee Meadows Community College

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Suny Westchester Community College placed #21 among the best allied health professions schools. Suny Westchester Community College is a large public school located in the suburb of Valhalla. About 47 allied health professions degrees were awarded at Suny Westchester Community College in the most recent year. Allied Health Professions graduates of Suny Westchester Community College earn a median of $84,624 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $8,764. More information about a degree in allied health professions from Suny Westchester Community College

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Weatherford College
Weatherford, TX

Weatherford College placed #22 among the best allied health professions schools. Located in the town of Weatherford, Weatherford College is a moderately-sized public university. There were roughly 90 allied health professions students who graduated with this degree at Weatherford College in the most recent data year. Allied Health Professions graduates of Weatherford College earn a median of $67,339 early in their careers. Weatherford College graduates carry a median of $15,506 in student loans. More information about a degree in allied health professions from Weatherford College

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Hillsborough Community College ranked #23 on our 2026 list of the best allied health professions schools. Set in the city of Tampa, Hillsborough Community College is a very large public institution. About 126 allied health professions degrees were awarded at Hillsborough Community College in the most recent year. Graduates of the allied health professions program make about $62,961 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $18,000. Get the full allied health professions details for Hillsborough Community College

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Santa Rosa Junior College came in at #24 for allied health professions this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Santa Rosa. About 31 allied health professions degrees were awarded at Santa Rosa Junior College in the most recent year. Allied Health Professions graduates of Santa Rosa Junior College earn a median of $80,047 early in their careers. Santa Rosa Junior College graduates carry a median of $15,250 in student loans. More information about a degree in allied health professions from Santa Rosa Junior College

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College Of Southern Nevada landed the #25 spot for allied health professions this year. Set in the city of Las Vegas, College Of Southern Nevada is a very large public institution. There were roughly 44 allied health professions students who graduated with this degree at College Of Southern Nevada in the most recent data year. Graduates of the allied health professions program make about $64,976 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $11,600. Get the full allied health professions details for College Of Southern Nevada

Rest of the Top 50 Allied Health Professions Schools

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

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El Centro College
Dallas, TX
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Salt Lake Community College
Salt Lake City, UT
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St Petersburg College
St. Petersburg, FL
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Bellevue College
Bellevue, WA
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Additional Allied Health Professions Award Winners

These schools also earned a top-quality badge for allied health professions this year:

Rank School Location
#51 Miami Dade College Miami, FL
#53 San Jacinto Community College Pasadena, TX
#54 Montgomery College Rockville, MD
#58 Broward College Fort Lauderdale, FL
#60 Sinclair Community College Dayton, OH
#61 Sacred Heart University Fairfield, CT
#62 Grossmont College El Cajon, CA
#65 Prince Georges Community College Largo, MD
#67 College Of Lake County Grayslake, IL
#68 Alvin Community College Alvin, TX
#71 South Texas College McAllen, TX
#72 Southeast Technical Institute Sioux Falls, SD
#74 Western Technical College La Cross La Crosse, WI
#75 Ogeechee Technical College Statesboro, GA
#76 Austin Community College District Austin, TX
#77 Chippewa Valley Technical College Eau Claire, WI
#78 Central New Mexico Community College Albuquerque, NM
#79 Georgia Northwestern Technical College Rome, GA
#81 Cuny Borough Of Manhattan Community College New York, NY
#82 Portland Community College Portland, OR
#83 Ivy Tech Community College Indianapolis, IN
#84 Cuyahoga Community College District Cleveland, OH
#85 Gwinnett Technical College Lawrenceville, GA
#86 Valencia College Orlando, FL
#89 Palm Beach State College Lake Worth, FL

Honorable Mentions

These schools earned honorable mentions for allied health professions:

Other Allied Health Professions Degree Levels

Looking for a different degree level? Compare Allied Health Professions rankings across degree levels:

All Degree Levels in Allied Health Professions
Bachelor's Degrees in Allied Health Professions
Master's Degrees in Allied Health Professions
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Notes and References

The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 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 · 1771 schools evaluated.

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