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Allied Health Services at Rio Grande Valley College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Allied Health Services, consider the program at Rio Grande Valley College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Rio Grande Valley College is in Pharr, TX.
Online & Distance Learning at Rio Grande Valley College
Rio Grande Valley College primarily offers on-campus instruction; distance-education enrollment is limited.
Allied Health Services Rankings at Rio Grande Valley College
Use these rankings to compare Rio Grande Valley College’s Allied Health Services program to other colleges that offer this major.
Earnings for Allied Health Services Graduates from Rio Grande Valley College
Students who complete Rio Grande Valley College’s Allied Health Services program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $15,977 |
| 3 years | $21,076 |
| 4 years | $27,542 |
| 5 years | $30,064 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Allied Health Services graduates from Rio Grande Valley College report median earnings of $27,542, compared with $35,460 for all Rio Grande Valley College graduates — about 22% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Allied Health Services graduates from Rio Grande Valley College is $8,947.
More Specific Allied Health Services Concentrations at Rio Grande Valley College
The Allied Health Services program at Rio Grande Valley College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | 64 |
| Pharmacy Technician/Assistant | 30 |
| Physical Therapy Technician | 13 |
| Emergency Care Attendant (EMT) | 45 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Allied Health Services Graduates
Students who finish Allied Health Services program at Rio Grande Valley College work across a variety of fields. Below are the highest-paying careers for Allied Health Services majors, 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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