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Allied Health Professions at West Chester University of Pennsylvania
If you are interested in studying Allied Health Professions, you may want to check out the program at West Chester University of Pennsylvania. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
West Chester University of Pennsylvania is located in West Chester, PA.
Studying Online at West Chester University of Pennsylvania
Online coursework is an option at West Chester University of Pennsylvania. Among 17,171 students, 1,838 (11%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 6,890 (40%) took at least some classes online.
Allied Health Professions Rankings at West Chester University of Pennsylvania
Use these rankings to compare West Chester University of Pennsylvania’s Allied Health Professions program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Pennsylvania | #15 of 61 |
| Best Value | Pennsylvania | #30 of 61 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #57 of 178 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #106 of 174 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #211 of 1,196 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #905 of 1,196 |
Earnings for Allied Health Professions Graduates from West Chester University of Pennsylvania
Students who complete West Chester University of Pennsylvania’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 |
|---|---|
| 2 years | $36,848 |
| 3 years | $42,781 |
| 4 years | $49,239 |
| 5 years | $58,359 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Allied Health Professions graduates from West Chester University of Pennsylvania report median earnings of $49,239, compared with $62,314 for all West Chester University of Pennsylvania graduates — about 21% lower than the school-wide median.
More Specific Allied Health Professions Concentrations at West Chester University of Pennsylvania
The Allied Health Professions program at West Chester University of Pennsylvania offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physician Assistant | 25 |
| Athletic Training | 55 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Allied Health Professions Graduates
Graduates of the Allied Health Professions program at West Chester University of Pennsylvania go on to a range of careers. Below are the top-paying 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
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