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2026 Best Allied Health Professions Bachelor’s Degree Schools

199 Colleges in the United States
12,767 Allied Health Professions Degrees Awarded
$59,852 Avg Early-Career Salary

Allied Health Professions programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 1771 schools to find the best for allied health professions students.

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Best Schools for Allied Health Professions in the United States

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

Top Schools in Allied Health Professions

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Our analysis ranked The University Of Texas Md Anderson Cancer Center the best school in the country for a degree in allied health professions. Set in the city of Houston, The University Of Texas Md Anderson Cancer Center is a small public institution. There were roughly 65 allied health professions students who graduated with this degree at The University Of Texas Md Anderson Cancer Center in the most recent data year. Graduates of the allied health professions program make about $76,438 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $16,500. Read more about the allied health professions program at The University Of Texas Md Anderson Cancer Center

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Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY

Stony Brook University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in allied health professions, landing the #2 spot this year. Stony Brook University is a very large public school located in the suburb of Stony Brook. The six-year graduation rate is 76%. Stony Brook University awarded about 103 allied health professions degrees in the most recent data year. Allied Health Professions graduates of Stony Brook University earn a median of $92,165 early in their careers. Stony Brook University graduates carry a median of $20,538 in student loans. More information about a degree in allied health professions from Stony Brook University

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Students looking for a strong allied health professions program will find one at University Of Nebraska Medical Center, which ranked #3. This mid-sized public university is located in the city of Omaha. There were roughly 135 allied health professions students who graduated with this degree at University Of Nebraska Medical Center in the most recent data year. Graduates of the allied health professions program make about $85,964 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $12,715 to complete this degree. Get the full allied health professions details for University Of Nebraska Medical Center

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Students looking for a strong allied health professions program will find one at Ohio State University Main Campus, which ranked #4. Set in the city of Columbus, Ohio State University Main Campus is a very large public institution. Roughly 88% of students complete a degree within six years here. Ohio State University Main Campus awarded about 82 allied health professions degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their allied health professions degree from Ohio State University Main Campus earn around $60,834 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $24,179. Read more about the allied health professions program at Ohio State University Main Campus

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University Of Delaware is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in allied health professions, landing the #5 spot this year. Set in the suburb of Newark, University Of Delaware is a very large public institution. Roughly 82% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of Delaware awarded about 73 allied health professions degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, allied health professions degree recipients from University Of Delaware generally make around $54,155. Typical student debt for the program is $26,073. More information about a degree in allied health professions from University Of Delaware

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Thomas Jefferson University landed the #6 spot for allied health professions this year. This moderately-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Philadelphia. The six-year graduation rate is 69%. About 206 allied health professions degrees were awarded at Thomas Jefferson University in the most recent year. Graduates of the allied health professions program make about $82,918 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $25,000. More information about a degree in allied health professions from Thomas Jefferson University

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The University Of Texas Health Science Center At San Antonio ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the best allied health professions schools. The University Of Texas Health Science Center At San Antonio is a mid-sized public school located in the city of San Antonio. About 92 allied health professions degrees were awarded at The University Of Texas Health Science Center At San Antonio in the most recent year. Graduates of the allied health professions program make about $87,264 in their early career. The University Of Texas Health Science Center At San Antonio graduates carry a median of $22,250 in student loans. Get the full allied health professions details for The University Of Texas Health Science Center At San Antonio

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California State University Northridge earned the #8 position for allied health professions this year. Set in the city of Northridge, California State University Northridge is a very large public institution. About 57% of students finish within six years. California State University Northridge awarded about 21 allied health professions degrees in the most recent data year. Allied Health Professions graduates of California State University Northridge earn a median of $100,724 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $20,250. More information about a degree in allied health professions from California State University Northridge

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George Washington University came in at #9 for allied health professions this year. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Washington. The six-year graduation rate is 84%. About 80 allied health professions degrees were awarded at George Washington University in the most recent year. Graduates of the allied health professions program make about $115,278 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $22,910. Read more about the allied health professions program at George Washington University

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University Of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center landed the #10 spot for allied health professions this year. Set in the city of Oklahoma City, University Of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center is a mid-sized public institution. There were roughly 126 allied health professions students who graduated with this degree at University Of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center in the most recent data year. Students who receive their allied health professions degree from University Of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center earn around $67,979 in the first couple years of their career. University Of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center graduates carry a median of $22,062 in student loans. More information about a degree in allied health professions from University Of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center

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Central Washington University ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the best allied health professions schools. This very large public university is located in the town of Ellensburg. Central Washington University graduates 54% of students within six years. Central Washington University awarded about 11 allied health professions degrees in the most recent data year. Allied Health Professions graduates of Central Washington University earn a median of $44,178 early in their careers. Central Washington University graduates carry a median of $21,988 in student loans. See the full allied health professions program report for Central Washington University

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Quinnipiac University landed the #12 spot for allied health professions this year. Quinnipiac University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Hamden. The six-year graduation rate is 76%. There were roughly 119 allied health professions students who graduated with this degree at Quinnipiac University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, allied health professions degree recipients from Quinnipiac University generally make around $69,600. Typical student debt for the program is $26,731. More information about a degree in allied health professions from Quinnipiac University

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The University Of Texas At Austin ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the best allied health professions schools. Located in the city of Austin, The University Of Texas At Austin is a very large public university. The University Of Texas At Austin graduates 89% of students within six years. There were roughly 10 allied health professions students who graduated with this degree at The University Of Texas At Austin in the most recent data year. Students who receive their allied health professions degree from The University Of Texas At Austin earn around $57,819 in the first couple years of their career. The University Of Texas At Austin graduates carry a median of $25,625 in student loans. More information about a degree in allied health professions from The University Of Texas At Austin

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University Of Missouri Columbia came in at #14 for allied health professions this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Columbia. About 75% of students finish within six years. About 87 allied health professions degrees were awarded at University Of Missouri Columbia in the most recent year. Allied Health Professions graduates of University Of Missouri Columbia earn a median of $65,660 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $23,707 to complete this degree. Read more about the allied health professions program at University Of Missouri Columbia

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Duquesne University
Pittsburgh, PA

Duquesne University ranked #15 on our 2026 list of the best allied health professions schools. Set in the city of Pittsburgh, Duquesne University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 77% of students complete a degree within six years here. Duquesne University awarded about 37 allied health professions degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, allied health professions degree recipients from Duquesne University generally make around $104,782. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree. Get the full allied health professions details for Duquesne University

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Commonwealth University Of Pennsylvania earned the #16 position for allied health professions this year. This large public university is located in the town of Bloomsburg. Roughly 56% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 84 allied health professions students who graduated with this degree at Commonwealth University Of Pennsylvania in the most recent data year. See the full allied health professions program report for Commonwealth University Of Pennsylvania

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Suny Downstate Medical Center placed #17 among the best allied health professions schools. Suny Downstate Medical Center is a mid-sized public school located in the city of Brooklyn. There were roughly 20 allied health professions students who graduated with this degree at Suny Downstate Medical Center in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, allied health professions degree recipients from Suny Downstate Medical Center generally make around $105,434. Suny Downstate Medical Center graduates carry a median of $27,740 in student loans. Read more about the allied health professions program at Suny Downstate Medical Center

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Rutgers University New Brunswick ranked #18 on our 2026 list of the best allied health professions schools. Located in the city of New Brunswick, Rutgers University New Brunswick is a very large public university. Rutgers University New Brunswick graduates 84% of students within six years. There were roughly 76 allied health professions students who graduated with this degree at Rutgers University New Brunswick in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, allied health professions degree recipients from Rutgers University New Brunswick generally make around $72,259. Rutgers University New Brunswick graduates carry a median of $30,875 in student loans. See the full allied health professions program report for Rutgers University New Brunswick

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Loma Linda University
Loma Linda, CA

Loma Linda University landed the #19 spot for allied health professions this year. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Loma Linda. Loma Linda University awarded about 104 allied health professions degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the allied health professions program make about $92,363 in their early career. Loma Linda University graduates carry a median of $29,514 in student loans. Get the full allied health professions details for Loma Linda University

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Washington State University came in at #20 for allied health professions this year. Washington State University is a very large public school located in the town of Pullman. Roughly 60% of students complete a degree within six years here. Washington State University awarded about 16 allied health professions degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, allied health professions degree recipients from Washington State University generally make around $54,697. Students borrow a median of $21,903 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in allied health professions from Washington State University

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University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill placed #21 among the best allied health professions schools. University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill is a very large public school located in the city of Chapel Hill. The six-year graduation rate is 91%. There were roughly 28 allied health professions students who graduated with this degree at University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill in the most recent data year. Graduates of the allied health professions program make about $105,700 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $15,117 to complete this degree. Get the full allied health professions details for University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill

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University Of Arizona landed the #22 spot for allied health professions this year. Located in the city of Tucson, University Of Arizona is a very large public university. About 68% of students finish within six years. About 13 allied health professions degrees were awarded at University Of Arizona in the most recent year. Students who receive their allied health professions degree from University Of Arizona earn around $50,834 in the first couple years of their career. University Of Arizona graduates carry a median of $21,861 in student loans. More information about a degree in allied health professions from University Of Arizona

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University Of Arkansas For Medical Sciences came in at #23 for allied health professions this year. Set in the city of Little Rock, University Of Arkansas For Medical Sciences is a mid-sized public institution. University Of Arkansas For Medical Sciences awarded about 113 allied health professions degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the allied health professions program make about $63,598 in their early career. University Of Arkansas For Medical Sciences graduates carry a median of $22,905 in student loans. Get the full allied health professions details for University Of Arkansas For Medical Sciences

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Creighton University placed #24 among the best allied health professions schools. This moderately-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Omaha. About 83% of students finish within six years. Creighton University awarded about 47 allied health professions degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, allied health professions degree recipients from Creighton University generally make around $64,369. Students borrow a median of $25,831 to complete this degree. See the full allied health professions program report for Creighton University

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Cuny New York City College Of Technology earned the #25 position for allied health professions this year. Located in the city of Brooklyn, Cuny New York City College Of Technology is a large public university. Cuny New York City College Of Technology graduates 21% of students within six years. Cuny New York City College Of Technology awarded about 23 allied health professions degrees in the most recent data year. Allied Health Professions graduates of Cuny New York City College Of Technology earn a median of $92,818 early in their careers. Cuny New York City College Of Technology graduates carry a median of $13,515 in student loans. See the full allied health professions program report for Cuny New York City College Of Technology

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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Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL
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Bellevue College
Bellevue, WA
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University Of New Haven
West Haven, CT
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University Of Iowa
Iowa City, IA
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Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ

Additional Allied Health Professions Award Winners

The following schools placed in the top tier for allied health professions:

Rank School Location
#52 San Joaquin Valley College Visalia Visalia, CA
#54 Rush University Chicago, IL
#55 Seattle University Seattle, WA
#58 University Of Cincinnati Main Campus Cincinnati, OH
#59 Boise State University Boise, ID
#61 Siena Heights University Adrian, MI
#64 Wagner College Staten Island, NY
#71 Valencia College Orlando, FL
#77 Oregon Institute Of Technology Klamath Falls, OR
#88 Nova Southeastern University Fort Lauderdale, FL
#117 Keiser University Ft Lauderdale Fort Lauderdale, FL

Honorable Mentions

These schools earned honorable mentions for allied health professions:

Other Allied Health Professions Degree Levels

Explore the best allied health professions schools at other degree levels:

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

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, 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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