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Allied Health Professions at Fortis College-Baton Rouge
If you plan to study Allied Health Professions, take a look at what Fortis College-Baton Rouge. Get started with the following essential facts.
Fortis College-Baton Rouge is in Baton Rouge, LA.
Online & Distance Learning at Fortis College-Baton Rouge
Fortis College-Baton Rouge primarily offers on-campus instruction; distance-education enrollment is limited.
Allied Health Professions Rankings at Fortis College-Baton Rouge
Use these rankings to compare Fortis College-Baton Rouge’s Allied Health Professions program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Louisiana | #20 of 20 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Louisiana | #22 of 23 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #323 of 325 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #326 of 352 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1075 of 1,196 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1190 of 1,196 |
Earnings for Allied Health Professions Graduates from Fortis College-Baton Rouge
Students who complete Fortis College-Baton Rouge’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 |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $39,816 |
| 2 years | $36,745 |
| 3 years | $39,142 |
| 4 years | $43,939 |
| 5 years | $49,253 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Allied Health Professions graduates from Fortis College-Baton Rouge take home a median $43,939, compared with $31,550 for all Fortis College-Baton Rouge graduates — about 39% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Allied Health Professions graduates from Fortis College-Baton Rouge stands at $30,918.
More Specific Allied Health Professions Concentrations at Fortis College-Baton Rouge
This Allied Health Professions program at Fortis College-Baton Rouge offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Surgical Technology | 17 |
| Radiologic Technology | 17 |
Best-Paid Careers for Allied Health Professions Graduates
Students who finish Allied Health Professions program at Fortis College-Baton Rouge work across a variety of fields. Here are the top-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.