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Allied Health Professions at Arizona Western College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Allied Health Professions, consider the program at Arizona Western College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Arizona Western College is in Yuma, AZ.
Studying Online at Arizona Western College
Distance learning is available at Arizona Western College. Among 8,964 students, 2,226 (25%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,624 (29%) took at least some classes online.
Allied Health Professions Rankings at Arizona Western College
Use these rankings to compare Arizona Western College’s Allied Health Professions program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Arizona | #9 of 22 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Arizona | #18 of 23 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #71 of 126 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #87 of 129 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #503 of 1,196 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #867 of 1,196 |
Earnings for Allied Health Professions Graduates from Arizona Western College
Students who complete Arizona Western College’s Allied Health Professions program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $32,048 |
| 2 years | $37,208 |
| 4 years | $47,636 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Allied Health Professions graduates from Arizona Western College earn a median of $47,636, compared with $41,801 for all Arizona Western College graduates — about 14% higher than the school-wide median.
More Specific Allied Health Professions Concentrations at Arizona Western College
The Allied Health Professions program at Arizona Western College breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Emergency Medical Technology | 4 |
| Radiologic Technology | 16 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Allied Health Professions Graduates
Students who finish Allied Health Professions program at Arizona Western College go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Allied Health Professions graduates, 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.