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Allied Health Professions at Grand Valley State University
If you plan to study Allied Health Professions, you may want to check out the program at Grand Valley State University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Grand Valley State University is located in Allendale, MI.
Online & Distance Learning at Grand Valley State University
Distance learning is available at Grand Valley State University. Of 22,011 students, 1,443 (7%) studied exclusively online and 9,272 (42%) took at least some classes online.
Allied Health Professions Rankings at Grand Valley State University
Rankings can help you compare Grand Valley State University’s Allied Health Professions program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Michigan | #4 of 38 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #22 of 188 |
| Best Value | Michigan | #26 of 37 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #113 of 178 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #171 of 1,196 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #732 of 1,196 |
Earnings for Allied Health Professions Graduates from Grand Valley State University
Graduates of Grand Valley State University’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 | $80,375 |
| 2 years | $83,346 |
| 3 years | $88,787 |
| 4 years | $93,926 |
| 5 years | $91,759 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Allied Health Professions graduates from Grand Valley State University take home a median $93,926, compared with $57,127 for all Grand Valley State University graduates — about 64% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Allied Health Professions graduates from Grand Valley State University stands at $27,000.
More Specific Allied Health Professions Concentrations at Grand Valley State University
This Allied Health Professions program at Grand Valley State University offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Medical Radiologic Technology | 20 |
| Sonographer/Ultrasound Technology | 53 |
| Physician Assistant | 45 |
| Athletic Training | 7 |
Top-Paying Careers for Allied Health Professions Graduates
Those who complete Allied Health Professions program at Grand Valley State University pursue many career paths. Below 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.