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Allied Health Services at Whatcom Community College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Allied Health Services, consider the program at Whatcom Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Whatcom Community College is located in Bellingham, WA.
Online & Distance Learning at Whatcom Community College
Online coursework is an option at Whatcom Community College. Among 3,674 students, 1,332 (36%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,056 (29%) took at least some classes online.
Allied Health Services Rankings at Whatcom Community College
Rankings can help you compare Whatcom Community College’s Allied Health Services program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Washington | #11 of 27 |
| Best Value | Washington | #17 of 28 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #43 of 189 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #51 of 191 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #198 of 1,009 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #329 of 1,049 |
Earnings for Allied Health Services Graduates from Whatcom Community College
Students who complete Whatcom Community College’s Allied Health Services program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $38,853 |
| 2 years | $40,209 |
| 3 years | $42,479 |
| 4 years | $40,006 |
| 5 years | $42,998 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Allied Health Services graduates from Whatcom Community College report median earnings of $40,006, compared with $39,114 for all Whatcom Community College graduates — about 2% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Allied Health Services graduates from Whatcom Community College is $19,660.
More Specific Allied Health Services Concentrations at Whatcom Community College
This Allied Health Services program at Whatcom Community College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | 16 |
| Physical Therapy Technician | 32 |
Top-Paying Careers for Allied Health Services Graduates
Those who complete Allied Health Services program at Whatcom Community College go on to a range of careers. Below are the best-paid careers for Allied Health Services graduates, 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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