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Allied Health Professions at Colorado Mesa University

Allied Health Professions at Colorado Mesa University

Every allied health professions school has its own distinct culture and strengths. We've pulled together some statistics and other details to help you see how the allied health program at Colorado Mesa University stacks up to those at other schools.

Colorado Mesa is located in Grand Junction, Colorado and approximately 9,110 students attend the school each year. During the the most recent year for which data is available, 8 students received their associate's degree in allied health.

Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in Allied Health Professions section at the bottom of this page.

Colorado Mesa Allied Health Professions Degrees Available

  • Basic Certificate in Allied Health (Less Than 1 Year)
  • Undergrad Certificate in Allied Health (1 - 4 Years)
  • Associate’s Degree in Allied Health
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Allied Health

Online Classes Are Available at Colorado Mesa

Online courses are a good option for students who need a more flexible schedule that allows them to pursue an education when and where they want. Whether you're going to school part-time or full-time, you may find distance education the right choice for you.

Colorado Mesa does offer online education options in allied health for the following degree levels for those interested in distance learning:

  • Master’s Degree

Colorado Mesa Allied Health Professions Rankings

The following rankings from College Factual show how the allied health progam at Colorado Mesa compares to programs at other colleges and universities.

Note: While rankings may be a good starting point when you're researching a school, they don't necessarily highlight all of a school's strengths. Don't forget to check out the other details that are available for a school to see if it has what you're looking for in a program.

Bachelor’s Degree Overall Quality & Other Notable Rankings

The allied health major at Colorado Mesa is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Allied Health Professions. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.

Ranking Type Rank
Most Popular Online Allied Health Professions Basic Certificate Trade Schools 18
Most Popular Allied Health Professions Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools 129
Most Popular Allied Health Professions Trade Schools 150
Best Allied Health Professions Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools 344
381
Most Focused Allied Health Professions Trade Schools 454
Most Popular Allied Health Professions Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools 496
Most Focused Allied Health Professions Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools 538
Best Allied Health Professions Trade Schools 587
Best Value Allied Health Professions Schools 862

Allied Health Student Demographics at Colorado Mesa

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the allied health majors at Colorado Mesa University.

Colorado Mesa Allied Health Professions Associate’s Program

88% Women
25% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
For the most recent academic year available, 13% of allied health associate's degrees went to men and 88% went to women.

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The majority of those who receive an associate's degree in allied health at Colorado Mesa are white. Around 75% fell into this category, which is below average for this degree.

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Colorado Mesa University with a associate's in allied health.

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Race/Ethnicity Number of Students
Asian 0
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 2
White 6
International Students 0
Other Races/Ethnicities 0

Colorado Mesa Allied Health Professions Bachelor’s Program

90% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 21 allied health majors earned their bachelor's degree from Colorado Mesa. Of these graduates, 10% were men and 90% were women.

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About 67% of those who receive a bachelor's degree in allied health at Colorado Mesa are white. This is above average for this degree on the nationwide level.

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Colorado Mesa University with a bachelor's in allied health.

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Race/Ethnicity Number of Students
Asian 1
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 5
White 14
International Students 0
Other Races/Ethnicities 1

Colorado Mesa also has a doctoral program available in allied health. In 2021, 0 student graduated with a doctor's degree in this field.

Concentrations Within Allied Health Professions

The following allied health concentations are available at Colorado Mesa University. The table shows all degrees awarded in this field awarded for all degree levels at Colorado Mesa University. A concentration may not be available for your level.

Concentration Annual Degrees Awarded
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) 75
Radiologic Technology 21
Surgical Technology 8
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Technology 4

Careers That Allied Health Grads May Go Into

A degree in allied health can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for CO, the home state for Colorado Mesa University.

Occupation Jobs in CO Average Salary in CO
Health Specialties Professors 5,810 $144,880
Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 3,700 $42,320
Physician Assistants 3,190 $102,770
Health Technologists and Technicians 2,390 $46,270
Respiratory Therapists 2,080 $63,070

References

*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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