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Allied Health Professions at McNeese State University
If you are interested in studying Allied Health Professions, take a look at what McNeese State University. Get started with the following essential facts.
McNeese State University is located in Lake Charles, LA.
Studying Online at McNeese State University
Many students take online classes at McNeese State University. Among 6,241 students, 1,117 (18%) studied exclusively online and 3,183 (51%) took at least some classes online.
Allied Health Professions Rankings at McNeese State University
Use these rankings to compare McNeese State University’s Allied Health Professions program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Louisiana | #11 of 23 |
| Best Value | Louisiana | #11 of 20 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #202 of 325 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #211 of 352 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #598 of 1,196 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #810 of 1,196 |
Earnings for Allied Health Professions Graduates from McNeese State University
Graduates of McNeese State University’s Allied Health Professions program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $46,414 |
| 2 years | $42,123 |
| 3 years | $41,387 |
| 4 years | $44,948 |
| 5 years | $48,318 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Allied Health Professions graduates from McNeese State University report median earnings of $44,948, compared with $52,177 for all McNeese State University graduates — about 14% lower than the school-wide median.
More Specific Allied Health Professions Concentrations at McNeese State University
The Allied Health Professions program at McNeese State University includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Radiologic Technology | 19 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Allied Health Professions Graduates
Students who finish Allied Health Professions program at McNeese State University work across a variety of fields. Below are the best-paid 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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