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Allied Health Professions at College of Southern Nevada
What traits are you looking for in a school for Allied Health Professions, take a look at what College of Southern Nevada. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
College of Southern Nevada is located in Las Vegas, NV.
Online & Distance Learning at College of Southern Nevada
Distance learning is available at College of Southern Nevada. Among 28,313 students, 8,374 (30%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 9,748 (34%) took at least some classes online.
Allied Health Professions Rankings at College of Southern Nevada
Use these rankings to compare College of Southern Nevada’s Allied Health Professions program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Nevada | #1 of 8 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nevada | #4 of 10 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #26 of 157 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #31 of 154 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #122 of 1,196 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #153 of 1,196 |
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Nevada | #1 of 8 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nevada | #4 of 10 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #26 of 157 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #31 of 154 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #122 of 1,196 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #153 of 1,196 |
Earnings for Allied Health Professions Graduates from College of Southern Nevada
Those who finish College of Southern Nevada’s Allied Health Professions program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $58,687 |
| 2 years | $62,012 |
| 3 years | $66,642 |
| 4 years | $67,852 |
| 5 years | $72,772 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Allied Health Professions graduates from College of Southern Nevada report median earnings of $67,852, compared with $42,988 for all College of Southern Nevada graduates — about 58% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Allied Health Professions graduates from College of Southern Nevada stands at $11,600.
More Specific Allied Health Professions Concentrations at College of Southern Nevada
The Allied Health Professions program at College of Southern Nevada offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Emergency Medical Technology | 12 |
| Medical Radiologic Technology | 8 |
| Respiratory Care Therapy | 15 |
| Surgical Technology | 11 |
| Sonographer/Ultrasound Technology | 17 |
Top-Paying Careers for Allied Health Professions Graduates
Graduates of the Allied Health Professions program at College of Southern Nevada work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.