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Allied Health Services at Laredo College
If you plan to study Allied Health Services, take a look at what Laredo College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Laredo College is located in Laredo, TX.
Online Class Availability at Laredo College
Distance learning is available at Laredo College. Among 11,029 students, 1,280 (12%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,448 (22%) took at least some classes online.
Allied Health Services Rankings at Laredo College
Use these rankings to compare Laredo College’s Allied Health Services program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Texas | #13 of 78 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #20 of 76 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #22 of 130 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #39 of 124 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #143 of 1,049 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #337 of 1,009 |
Earnings for Allied Health Services Graduates from Laredo College
Students who complete Laredo College’s Allied Health Services program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $33,114 |
| 2 years | $45,500 |
| 3 years | $36,254 |
| 4 years | $43,545 |
| 5 years | $52,163 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Allied Health Services graduates from Laredo College earn a median of $43,545, compared with $37,382 for all Laredo College graduates — about 16% higher than the school-wide median.
More Specific Allied Health Services Concentrations at Laredo College
The Allied Health Services program at Laredo College breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | 16 |
| Physical Therapy Technician | 11 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Allied Health Services Graduates
Graduates of the Allied Health Services program at Laredo College work across a variety of fields. Here are the top-paying careers for Allied Health Services graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians | $155,908 |
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | $153,940 |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technologists | $153,819 |
| Neurodiagnostic Technologists | $81,316 |
| Histology Technicians | $80,721 |
| Surgical Technologists | $73,045 |
| Pharmacy Technicians | $72,773 |
| Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians | $64,291 |
| Healthcare Support Workers, All Other | $53,362 |
| Speech-Language Pathology Assistants | $48,496 |
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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