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Allied Health Professions at American River College
If you are interested in studying Allied Health Professions, take a look at what American River College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
American River College is located in Sacramento, CA.
Online & Distance Learning at American River College
Distance learning is available at American River College. Of 30,462 students, 13,443 (44%) studied exclusively online and 6,434 (21%) took at least some classes online.
Allied Health Professions Rankings at American River College
Rankings can help you compare American River College’s Allied Health Professions program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #18 of 154 |
| Best Value | California | #19 of 110 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #24 of 110 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #37 of 157 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #49 of 1,196 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #175 of 1,196 |
More Specific Allied Health Professions Concentrations at American River College
The Allied Health Professions program at American River College breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Emergency Medical Technology | 4 |
| Respiratory Care Therapy | 21 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Allied Health Professions Graduates
Graduates of the Allied Health Professions program at American River College go on to a range of careers. Here are the highest-paying careers for Allied Health Professions majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | $153,940 |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technologists | $153,819 |
| Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | $137,802 |
| Nuclear Medicine Technologists | $119,042 |
| Emergency Medical Technicians | $105,175 |
| Hearing Aid Specialists | $96,168 |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonographers | $91,848 |
| Neurodiagnostic Technologists | $81,316 |
| Surgical Technologists | $73,045 |
| Paramedics | $62,670 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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