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Allied Health Professions at Rock Valley College
If you are interested in studying Allied Health Professions, take a look at what Rock Valley College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Rock Valley College is located in Rockford, IL.
Studying Online at Rock Valley College
Many students take online classes at Rock Valley College. Among 5,978 students, 1,079 (18%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,814 (30%) took at least some classes online.
Allied Health Professions Rankings at Rock Valley College
Use these rankings to compare Rock Valley College’s Allied Health Professions program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Illinois | #23 of 40 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #35 of 42 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #58 of 178 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #137 of 188 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #377 of 1,196 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #885 of 1,196 |
Earnings for Allied Health Professions Graduates from Rock Valley College
Students who complete Rock Valley College’s Allied Health Professions program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $51,129 |
| 2 years | $42,188 |
| 3 years | $43,814 |
| 4 years | $48,601 |
| 5 years | $59,585 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Allied Health Professions graduates from Rock Valley College take home a median $48,601, compared with $42,663 for all Rock Valley College graduates — about 14% higher than the school-wide median.
More Specific Allied Health Professions Concentrations at Rock Valley College
The Allied Health Professions program at Rock Valley College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Emergency Medical Technology | 2 |
| Respiratory Care Therapy | 16 |
Best-Paid Careers for Allied Health Professions Graduates
Students who finish Allied Health Professions program at Rock Valley College work across a variety of fields. Here are the best-paid 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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