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Allied Health Professions at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
If you plan to study Allied Health Professions, take a look at what Southern Illinois University-Carbondale. Get started with the following essential facts.
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale is in Carbondale, IL.
Online Class Availability at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Many students take online classes at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale. Among 11,790 students, 2,272 (19%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,360 (28%) took at least some classes online.
Allied Health Professions Rankings at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Use these rankings to compare Southern Illinois University-Carbondale’s Allied Health Professions program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #4 of 42 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #14 of 188 |
| Best Value | Illinois | #29 of 40 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #99 of 178 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #111 of 1,196 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #692 of 1,196 |
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #4 of 42 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #14 of 188 |
| Best Value | Illinois | #29 of 40 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #99 of 178 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #111 of 1,196 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #692 of 1,196 |
Earnings for Allied Health Professions Graduates from Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Graduates of Southern Illinois University-Carbondale’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 |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $83,507 |
| 2 years | $84,560 |
| 3 years | $86,673 |
| 4 years | $90,246 |
| 5 years | $93,704 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Allied Health Professions graduates from Southern Illinois University-Carbondale earn a median of $90,246, compared with $58,303 for all Southern Illinois University-Carbondale graduates — about 55% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Allied Health Professions graduates from Southern Illinois University-Carbondale is $20,985.
More Specific Allied Health Professions Concentrations at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
The Allied Health Professions program at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Medical Radiologic Technology | 133 |
| Physician Assistant | 76 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Allied Health Professions Graduates
Those who complete Allied Health Professions program at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale work across a variety of fields. Here are the top-paying 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.