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Allied Health Professions at Wharton County Junior College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Allied Health Professions, you may want to check out the program at Wharton County Junior College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Wharton County Junior College is located in Wharton, TX.
Online & Distance Learning at Wharton County Junior College
Many students take online classes at Wharton County Junior College. Among 5,504 students, 824 (15%) studied exclusively online and 1,262 (23%) took at least some classes online.
Allied Health Professions Rankings at Wharton County Junior College
Rankings can help you compare Wharton County Junior College’s Allied Health Professions program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Texas | #10 of 76 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #17 of 126 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #24 of 81 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #38 of 129 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #104 of 1,196 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #344 of 1,196 |
Earnings for Allied Health Professions Graduates from Wharton County Junior College
Those who finish Wharton County Junior College’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 | $43,826 |
More Specific Allied Health Professions Concentrations at Wharton County Junior College
This Allied Health Professions program at Wharton County Junior College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Emergency Medical Technology | 61 |
| Radiologic Technology | 15 |
Best-Paid Careers for Allied Health Professions Graduates
Graduates of the Allied Health Professions program at Wharton County Junior College work across a variety of fields. Here are the highest-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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