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Allied Health Professions at Rend Lake College
If you plan to study Allied Health Professions, take a look at what Rend Lake College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Rend Lake College is in Ina, IL.
Studying Online at Rend Lake College
Many students take online classes at Rend Lake College. Among 2,015 students, 205 (10%) studied exclusively online and 814 (40%) took at least some classes online.
Allied Health Professions Rankings at Rend Lake College
Rankings can help you compare Rend Lake College’s Allied Health Professions program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Illinois | #21 of 40 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #23 of 42 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #45 of 178 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #85 of 188 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #322 of 1,196 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #571 of 1,196 |
Earnings for Allied Health Professions Graduates from Rend Lake College
Students who complete Rend Lake 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 |
|---|---|
| 2 years | $41,937 |
| 3 years | $42,238 |
| 4 years | $48,760 |
| 5 years | $51,184 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Allied Health Professions graduates from Rend Lake College earn a median of $48,760, compared with $33,857 for all Rend Lake College graduates — about 44% higher than the school-wide median.
More Specific Allied Health Professions Concentrations at Rend Lake College
The Allied Health Professions program at Rend Lake College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Emergency Medical Technology | 13 |
| Medical Radiologic Technology | 22 |
Best-Paid Careers for Allied Health Professions Graduates
Those who complete Allied Health Professions program at Rend Lake College work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the best-paid 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.