by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual looked at 7 colleges and universities when compiling its 2025 Best Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies Associate Degree Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 121 associate degrees in pre-medicine/pre-medical studies to qualified students.
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Your choice of pre-medicine/pre-medical studies for getting your associate degree school matters. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. 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 good 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.
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 schools for pre-medicine/pre-medical studies students working on their associate degree.
Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies Associate Degree Schools in the Southwest Region ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.
Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing an associate degree in pre-medicine/pre-medical studies.
San Juan College is a great choice for students interested in an associate degree in pre-medicine/pre-medical studies. SJC is a moderately-sized public college located in the rural area of Farmington.More information about a associate in pre-medicine/pre-medical studies from San Juan College
Any student pursuing a degree in an associate degree in pre-medicine/pre-medical studies has to check out Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College. Located in the town of Miami, NEO A&M College is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in pre-medicine/pre-medical studies from Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College
South Plains College is a great option for students pursuing an associate degree in pre-medicine/pre-medical studies. South Plains College is a moderately-sized public college located in the distant town of Levelland.More information about a associate in pre-medicine/pre-medical studies from South Plains College
Temple College is a good option for students pursuing an associate degree in pre-medicine/pre-medical studies. Temple College is a small public college located in the city of Temple.More information about a associate in pre-medicine/pre-medical studies from Temple College
Austin Community College District is a very large public college located in the city of Austin.More information about a associate in pre-medicine/pre-medical studies from Austin Community College District
Located in the town of Hillsboro, Hill College is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in pre-medicine/pre-medical studies from Hill College
Located in the town of Big Spring, Howard County Junior College is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in pre-medicine/pre-medical studies from Howard College
Explore the best pre-medicine/pre-medical studies colleges for a specific state in the Southwest Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 420 | 81 |
| Arizona | 349 | 4 |
| New Mexico | 255 | 23 |
| Oklahoma | 222 | 11 |
One of 11 majors within the Health/Medical Prep Programs area of study, Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Pre-Nursing Studies | 475 |
| Other Health/Medical Preparatory Programs | 68 |
| Pre-Pharmacy Studies | 14 |
| Pre-Physical Therapy Studies | 4 |
| Pre-Dentistry Studies | 1 |
| Pre-Occupational Therapy Studies | 1 |
| Pre-Physician Assistant | 1 |