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Allied Health in Alabama

Allied Health Schools in Alabama

1,708 students earned Allied Health degrees in Alabama in the 2021-2022 year.

In this state, Allied Health is the 1st most popular major out of a total 40 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Allied Health Majors in Alabama

Allied Health majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 699
Associate Degree 510
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 181
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 181
Bachelor’s Degree 163

Gender Distribution

In Alabama, a allied health major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of allied health majors in Alabama is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.5%
  • Black or African American: 12.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 2.9%
  • White: 76.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.2%
  • Other Races: 6.7%
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Jobs for Allied Health Grads in Alabama

There are 20,130 people in the state and 1,414,230 people in the nation working in allied health jobs.

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Wages for Allied Health Jobs in Alabama

In this state, allied health grads earn an average of $50,770. Nationwide, they make an average of $61,540.

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There are 10 colleges in Alabama that offer allied health degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

162 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,048 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 91% get financial aid. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $6,043. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

144 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,069 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $7,780. 38% of the teachers are full time.

119 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,702 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $6,604. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 37% are considered full time.

118 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
13,992 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $16,223. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.56 years.

117 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,204 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.60%. 93% of students get financical aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

110 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,519 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 72% of students receive it. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.60%. A typical student attending Jeff State will pay a net price of $9,406.

108 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,899 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $1,520. 87% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1.

104 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,308 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $26,555 after earning their degree at this institution. 88% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This public school has an average net price of $4,239.

86 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,489 Total Students

16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. A typical student attending Northeast will pay a net price of $3,232. 38% of the teachers are full time.

81 Degrees in Major Awarded
615 Total Students

The 1.80% student loan default rate is lower than average. The full-time teacher rate is 52%. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $26,887.

Allied Health Careers in AL

Some of the careers allied health majors go into include:

Job Title AL Job Growth AL Median Salary
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers 20% $56,350
Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 18% $29,740
Health Technologists and Technicians 18% $39,070
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists 13% $59,650
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians 10% $52,810
Nuclear Medicine Technologists 8% $62,790
Surgical Technologists 8% $35,970
Respiratory Therapy Technicians -57% $39,660

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to allied health.

Major Annual Graduates in AL
Nursing & Nursing Assistants 1,586
Allied Health Services 1,021
Health/Medical Admin Services 591
Dental Support Services 224
Health Sciences & Services 216
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science 155
Mental & Social Health Services 104
Bodywork & Therapeutic Services 28

View all majors related to Allied Health

View Nationwide Allied Health Report

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