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Allied Health Professions at Somerset Community College
If you are interested in studying Allied Health Professions, consider the program at Somerset Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Somerset Community College sits in Somerset, KY.
Online & Distance Learning at Somerset Community College
Online coursework is an option at Somerset Community College. Of 6,155 students, 2,798 (45%) studied exclusively online and 1,251 (20%) took at least some classes online.
Allied Health Professions Rankings at Somerset Community College
Rankings can help you compare Somerset Community College’s Allied Health Professions program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Kentucky | #4 of 23 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Kentucky | #19 of 23 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #74 of 352 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #228 of 1,196 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #277 of 325 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #987 of 1,196 |
Earnings for Allied Health Professions Graduates from Somerset Community College
Students who complete Somerset Community College’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 | $38,880 |
| 2 years | $37,896 |
| 3 years | $40,117 |
| 4 years | $41,603 |
| 5 years | $47,046 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Allied Health Professions graduates from Somerset Community College take home a median $41,603, compared with $33,609 for all Somerset Community College graduates — about 24% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Allied Health Professions graduates from Somerset Community College stands at $11,281.
More Specific Allied Health Professions Concentrations at Somerset Community College
This Allied Health Professions program at Somerset Community College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Emergency Medical Technology | 57 |
| Respiratory Care Therapy | 13 |
| Surgical Technology | 8 |
| Radiologic Technology | 1 |
Best-Paid Careers for Allied Health Professions Graduates
Students who finish Allied Health Professions program at Somerset Community 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.