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Allied Health Professions at Kalamazoo Valley Community College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Allied Health Professions, consider the program at Kalamazoo Valley Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Kalamazoo Valley Community College is in Kalamazoo, MI.
Online & Distance Learning at Kalamazoo Valley Community College
Distance learning is available at Kalamazoo Valley Community College. Among 6,334 students, 1,545 (24%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,902 (30%) took at least some classes online.
Allied Health Professions Rankings at Kalamazoo Valley Community College
Use these rankings to compare Kalamazoo Valley Community College’s Allied Health Professions program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Michigan | #4 of 37 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #12 of 178 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Michigan | #25 of 38 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #100 of 1,196 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #128 of 188 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #818 of 1,196 |
Earnings for Allied Health Professions Graduates from Kalamazoo Valley Community College
Students who complete Kalamazoo Valley 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 |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $47,001 |
| 2 years | $49,549 |
| 3 years | $49,461 |
| 4 years | $51,268 |
| 5 years | $63,588 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Allied Health Professions graduates from Kalamazoo Valley Community College earn a median of $51,268, compared with $40,775 for all Kalamazoo Valley Community College graduates — about 26% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Allied Health Professions graduates from Kalamazoo Valley Community College stands at $20,985.
More Specific Allied Health Professions Concentrations at Kalamazoo Valley Community College
This Allied Health Professions program at Kalamazoo Valley Community College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Emergency Medical Technology | 6 |
| Respiratory Care Therapy | 16 |
Top-Paying Careers for Allied Health Professions Graduates
Students who finish Allied Health Professions program at Kalamazoo Valley Community College go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the highest-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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