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Allied Health Services at Polk State College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Allied Health Services, you may want to check out the program at Polk State College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Polk State College is in Winter Haven, FL.
Online & Distance Learning at Polk State College
Distance learning is available at Polk State College. Among 10,318 students, 4,120 (40%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,985 (39%) took at least some classes online.
Allied Health Services Rankings at Polk State College
These rankings give you a sense of how Polk State College’s Allied Health Services program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Florida | #None of 47 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #None of 251 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #None of 1,009 |
| Best Value | Florida | #None of 58 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #None of 290 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #None of 1,049 |
Earnings for Allied Health Services Graduates from Polk State College
Graduates of Polk State College’s Allied Health Services program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $39,742 |
| 2 years | $48,198 |
| 3 years | $49,605 |
| 4 years | $42,879 |
| 5 years | $39,587 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Allied Health Services graduates from Polk State College report median earnings of $42,879, compared with $43,410 for all Polk State College graduates — about 1% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Allied Health Services graduates from Polk State College comes in at $24,250.
More Specific Allied Health Services Concentrations at Polk State College
The Allied Health Services program at Polk State College breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Occupational Therapist Assistant | 5 |
| Physical Therapy Technician | 2 |
Best-Paid Careers for Allied Health Services Graduates
Graduates of the Allied Health Services program at Polk State College go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the best-paid 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.