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Allied Health Professions at Dalton State College
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Dalton State College sits in Dalton, GA.
Online & Distance Learning at Dalton State College
Distance learning is available at Dalton State College. Of 5,135 students, 670 (13%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,787 (35%) took at least some classes online.
Allied Health Professions Rankings at Dalton State College
Use these rankings to compare Dalton State College’s Allied Health Professions program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Georgia | #14 of 34 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Georgia | #22 of 29 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #70 of 352 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #193 of 1,196 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #227 of 325 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #859 of 1,196 |
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Georgia | #14 of 34 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Georgia | #22 of 29 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #70 of 352 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #193 of 1,196 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #227 of 325 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #859 of 1,196 |
Earnings for Allied Health Professions Graduates from Dalton State College
Those who finish Dalton State 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 | $47,835 |
| 2 years | $49,436 |
| 3 years | $50,217 |
| 4 years | $51,209 |
| 5 years | $51,564 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Allied Health Professions graduates from Dalton State College report median earnings of $51,209, compared with $45,790 for all Dalton State College graduates — about 12% higher than the school-wide median.
More Specific Allied Health Professions Concentrations at Dalton State College
The Allied Health Professions program at Dalton State College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Respiratory Care Therapy | 7 |
| Radiologic Technology | 18 |
Top-Paying Careers for Allied Health Professions Graduates
Graduates of the Allied Health Professions program at Dalton State College go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the top-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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