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Allied Health Professions at Nassau Community College
If you plan to study Allied Health Professions, consider the program at Nassau Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Nassau Community College is located in Garden City, NY.
Online & Distance Learning at Nassau Community College
Many students take online classes at Nassau Community College. Among 12,301 students, 1,413 (11%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,493 (28%) took at least some classes online.
Allied Health Professions Rankings at Nassau Community College
Rankings can help you compare Nassau Community College’s Allied Health Professions program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #3 of 174 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New York | #6 of 65 |
| Best Value | New York | #8 of 61 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #14 of 178 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #38 of 1,196 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #64 of 1,196 |
Earnings for Allied Health Professions Graduates from Nassau Community College
Students who complete Nassau Community College’s Allied Health Professions program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $65,342 |
| 2 years | $66,653 |
| 3 years | $73,773 |
| 4 years | $80,741 |
| 5 years | $90,977 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Allied Health Professions graduates from Nassau Community College report median earnings of $80,741, compared with $47,708 for all Nassau Community College graduates — about 69% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Allied Health Professions graduates from Nassau Community College stands at $18,500.
More Specific Allied Health Professions Concentrations at Nassau Community College
This Allied Health Professions program at Nassau Community College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Medical Radiologic Technology | 36 |
| Respiratory Care Therapy | 18 |
| Surgical Technology | 26 |
Best-Paid Careers for Allied Health Professions Graduates
Those who complete Allied Health Professions program at Nassau Community College pursue many career paths. The table below ranks 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.