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Allied Health Services at Northwest Shoals Community College
If you plan to study Allied Health Services, consider the program at Northwest Shoals Community College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
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 Services Rankings at Northwest Shoals Community College
These rankings give you a sense of how Northwest Shoals Community College’s Allied Health Services program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Alabama | #4 of 17 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Alabama | #9 of 15 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #55 of 290 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #133 of 251 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #165 of 1,049 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #540 of 1,009 |
Earnings for Allied Health Services Graduates from Northwest Shoals Community College
Those who finish Northwest Shoals Community 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 | $21,522 |
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Allied Health Services graduates from Northwest Shoals Community College is $20,500.
More Specific Allied Health Services Concentrations at Northwest Shoals Community College
The Allied Health Services program at Northwest Shoals Community College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | 25 |
Best-Paid Careers for Allied Health Services Graduates
Those who complete Allied Health Services program at Northwest Shoals Community College pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the highest-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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