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Allied Health Professions at Prairie State College
If you plan to study Allied Health Professions, you may want to check out the program at Prairie State College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Prairie State College is in Chicago Heights, IL.
Online Class Availability at Prairie State College
Many students take online classes at Prairie State College. Among 2,953 students, 416 (14%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 841 (28%) took at least some classes online.
Allied Health Professions Rankings at Prairie State College
Use these rankings to compare Prairie State College’s Allied Health Professions program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Illinois | #15 of 40 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #33 of 42 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #34 of 178 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #135 of 188 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #242 of 1,196 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #878 of 1,196 |
Earnings for Allied Health Professions Graduates from Prairie State College
Students who complete Prairie State College’s Allied Health Professions program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $37,124 |
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Allied Health Professions graduates from Prairie State College is $13,209.
More Specific Allied Health Professions Concentrations at Prairie State College
The Allied Health Professions program at Prairie State College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Emergency Medical Technology | 62 |
| Surgical Technology | 7 |
Top-Paying Careers for Allied Health Professions Graduates
Students who finish Allied Health Professions program at Prairie State College go on to a range of careers. Here 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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