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Allied Health Professions at East Central Community College
If you are interested in studying Allied Health Professions, take a look at what East Central Community College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
East Central Community College is located in Decatur, MS.
Online & Distance Learning at East Central Community College
Online coursework is an option at East Central Community College. Of 2,785 students, 1,110 (40%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 909 (33%) took at least some classes online.
Allied Health Professions Rankings at East Central Community College
These rankings give you a sense of how East Central Community College’s Allied Health Professions program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Mississippi | #9 of 17 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Mississippi | #12 of 15 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #124 of 352 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #264 of 325 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #306 of 1,196 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #955 of 1,196 |
Earnings for Allied Health Professions Graduates from East Central Community College
Those who finish East Central Community College’s Allied Health Professions program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 2 years | $25,194 |
| 4 years | $28,547 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Allied Health Professions graduates from East Central Community College earn a median of $28,547, compared with $32,778 for all East Central Community College graduates — about 13% lower than the school-wide median.
More Specific Allied Health Professions Concentrations at East Central Community College
This Allied Health Professions program at East Central Community College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Surgical Technology | 10 |
Best-Paid Careers for Allied Health Professions Graduates
Those who complete Allied Health Professions program at East Central Community College work across a variety of fields. 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.