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Allied Health Professions at Radford University
If you are interested in studying Allied Health Professions, take a look at what Radford University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Radford University is located in Radford, VA.
Online & Distance Learning at Radford University
Distance learning is available at Radford University. Among 7,812 students, 1,759 (23%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,307 (42%) took at least some classes online.
Allied Health Professions Rankings at Radford University
These rankings give you a sense of how Radford University’s Allied Health Professions program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Virginia | #8 of 32 |
| Best Value | Virginia | #21 of 33 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #80 of 325 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #252 of 352 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #450 of 1,196 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #749 of 1,196 |
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Virginia | #8 of 32 |
| Best Value | Virginia | #21 of 33 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #80 of 325 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #252 of 352 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #450 of 1,196 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #749 of 1,196 |
Earnings for Allied Health Professions Graduates from Radford University
Those who finish Radford University’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 | $73,887 |
| 2 years | $73,653 |
| 3 years | $78,068 |
| 4 years | $81,590 |
| 5 years | $89,963 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Allied Health Professions graduates from Radford University take home a median $81,590, compared with $55,129 for all Radford University graduates — about 48% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Allied Health Professions graduates from Radford University stands at $25,250.
More Specific Allied Health Professions Concentrations at Radford University
The Allied Health Professions program at Radford University offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Emergency Medical Technology | 14 |
| Respiratory Care Therapy | 30 |
| Physician Assistant | 40 |
| Athletic Training | 2 |
Best-Paid Careers for Allied Health Professions Graduates
Graduates of the Allied Health Professions program at Radford University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Allied Health Professions graduates, 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.