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Allied Health Services at Western Piedmont Community College
If you plan to study Allied Health Services, consider the program at Western Piedmont Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Western Piedmont Community College is in Morganton, NC.
Online & Distance Learning at Western Piedmont Community College
Distance learning is available at Western Piedmont Community College. Among 1,813 students, 422 (23%) studied exclusively online and 601 (33%) took at least some classes online.
Allied Health Services Rankings at Western Piedmont Community College
Use these rankings to compare Western Piedmont Community College’s Allied Health Services program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | North Carolina | #None of 29 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #None of 251 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #None of 1,009 |
| Best Value | North Carolina | #None of 35 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #None of 290 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #None of 1,049 |
Earnings for Allied Health Services Graduates from Western Piedmont Community College
Those who finish Western Piedmont Community College’s Allied Health Services program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $26,628 |
| 2 years | $25,484 |
| 3 years | $26,872 |
| 4 years | $29,285 |
| 5 years | $33,682 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Allied Health Services graduates from Western Piedmont Community College earn a median of $29,285, compared with $36,030 for all Western Piedmont Community College graduates — about 19% lower than the school-wide median.
More Specific Allied Health Services Concentrations at Western Piedmont Community College
The Allied Health Services program at Western Piedmont Community College breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | 18 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Allied Health Services Graduates
Students who finish Allied Health Services program at Western Piedmont Community College pursue many career paths. Here are the best-paid careers for Allied Health Services majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians | $155,908 |
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | $153,940 |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technologists | $153,819 |
| Neurodiagnostic Technologists | $81,316 |
| Histology Technicians | $80,721 |
| Surgical Technologists | $73,045 |
| Pharmacy Technicians | $72,773 |
| Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians | $64,291 |
| Healthcare Support Workers, All Other | $53,362 |
| Speech-Language Pathology Assistants | $48,496 |
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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