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Allied Health Professions at University of Kentucky
What traits are you looking for in a school for Allied Health Professions, consider the program at University of Kentucky. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of Kentucky sits in Lexington, KY.
Studying Online at University of Kentucky
Distance learning is available at University of Kentucky. Among 34,709 students, 5,063 (15%) studied exclusively online and 13,126 (38%) took at least some classes online.
Earnings for Allied Health Professions Graduates from University of Kentucky
Those who finish University of Kentucky’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 | $92,048 |
| 2 years | $93,555 |
| 3 years | $98,399 |
| 4 years | $105,490 |
| 5 years | $119,533 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Allied Health Professions graduates from University of Kentucky report median earnings of $105,490, compared with $61,112 for all University of Kentucky graduates — about 73% higher than the school-wide median.
More Specific Allied Health Professions Concentrations at University of Kentucky
This Allied Health Professions program at University of Kentucky offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physician Assistant | 52 |
| Athletic Training | 9 |
Best-Paid Careers for Allied Health Professions Graduates
Those who complete Allied Health Professions program at University of Kentucky pursue many career paths. Below are the highest-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
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