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Allied Health Professions at Virginia Commonwealth University
If you are interested in studying Allied Health Professions, you may want to check out the program at Virginia Commonwealth University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Virginia Commonwealth University is in Richmond, VA.
Online Class Availability at Virginia Commonwealth University
Distance learning is available at Virginia Commonwealth University. Of 28,464 students, 2,830 (10%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 15,400 (54%) took at least some classes online.
Allied Health Professions Rankings at Virginia Commonwealth University
These rankings give you a sense of how Virginia Commonwealth University’s Allied Health Professions program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Virginia | #5 of 32 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #15 of 325 |
| Best Value | Virginia | #22 of 33 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #129 of 1,196 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #266 of 352 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #801 of 1,196 |
Earnings for Allied Health Professions Graduates from Virginia Commonwealth University
Those who finish Virginia Commonwealth University’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 | $56,687 |
| 2 years | $59,534 |
| 3 years | $63,533 |
| 4 years | $65,940 |
| 5 years | $70,688 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Allied Health Professions graduates from Virginia Commonwealth University earn a median of $65,940, compared with $64,528 for all Virginia Commonwealth University graduates — about 2% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Allied Health Professions graduates from Virginia Commonwealth University stands at $26,992.
More Specific Allied Health Professions Concentrations at Virginia Commonwealth University
This Allied Health Professions program at Virginia Commonwealth University includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Radiologic Technology | 38 |
Top-Paying Careers for Allied Health Professions Graduates
Those who complete Allied Health Professions program at Virginia Commonwealth University go on to a range of careers. 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
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