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Allied Health Professions at Northwest Shoals Community College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Allied Health Professions, you may want to check out the program at Northwest Shoals Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Northwest Shoals Community College sits in Muscle Shoals, AL.
Online & Distance Learning at Northwest Shoals Community College
Many students take online classes at Northwest Shoals Community College. Of 4,665 students, 1,094 (23%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,308 (28%) took at least some classes online.
Allied Health Professions Rankings at Northwest Shoals Community College
Rankings can help you compare Northwest Shoals Community College’s Allied Health Professions program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Alabama | #6 of 22 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Alabama | #16 of 18 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #59 of 352 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #168 of 1,196 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #208 of 325 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #826 of 1,196 |
More Specific Allied Health Professions Concentrations at Northwest Shoals Community College
This Allied Health Professions program at Northwest Shoals Community College breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Emergency Medical Technology | 26 |
| Sonographer/Ultrasound Technology | 10 |
| Radiologic Technology | 10 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Allied Health Professions Graduates
Graduates of the Allied Health Professions program at Northwest Shoals Community College pursue many career paths. Below are 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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