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Allied Health Professions at Drexel University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Allied Health Professions, consider the program at Drexel University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Drexel University is in Philadelphia, PA.
Online & Distance Learning at Drexel University
Many students take online classes at Drexel University. Of 21,153 students, 3,757 (18%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 5,321 (25%) took at least some classes online.
Earnings for Allied Health Professions Graduates from Drexel University
Students who complete Drexel University’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 | $103,960 |
| 2 years | $111,501 |
| 3 years | $117,719 |
| 4 years | $120,373 |
| 5 years | $123,629 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Allied Health Professions graduates from Drexel University earn a median of $120,373, compared with $83,624 for all Drexel University graduates — about 44% higher than the school-wide median.
More Specific Allied Health Professions Concentrations at Drexel University
The Allied Health Professions program at Drexel University includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physician Assistant | 69 |
Top-Paying Careers for Allied Health Professions Graduates
Those who complete Allied Health Professions program at Drexel University 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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