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Associate Degrees in Allied Health Professions
Education Levels of Allied Health Majors
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 28,716 students earned their associate degree in allied health. This earns it the #1 spot on the list of the most popular associate degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in allied health at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Associate Degree | 28,716 |
| Basic Certificate | 21,243 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 11,325 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 8,529 |
Earnings of Allied Health Majors With Associate Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding an associate degree in allied health is $45,831. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $40,835 and the high is $50,718.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding an associate degree in allied health is $16,375. The length of time it takes you to graduate and what college you attend can affect this number quite a bit. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $20,283 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $12,000.
Those students who are paying back their debt on a 10-year repayment plan have a median monthly payment of $162.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their associate degree in allied health. About 74.8% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 7,229 |
| Women | 21,487 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of allied health associate degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1,459 |
| Black or African American | 2,491 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6,273 |
| White | 15,976 |
| International Students | 159 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 2,358 |
Most Popular Allied Health Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 982 colleges that offer an associate degree in allied health. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for allied health majors who are seeking their associate degree. Each year, around 19,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $22,048 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $30,032 per year. The allied health program at Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale awarded 520 associate degrees during the 2021-2022 school year. Around 39% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for allied health majors who are seeking their associate degree is Ivy Tech Community College. Roughly 86,100 attend the school each year. The allied health program at Ivy Tech Community College awarded 405 associate degrees during the 2021-2022 school year. Around 16% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 84% were women.
West Coast Ultrasound Institute comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in allied health. Each year, around 1,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 362 people received their associate degree in allied health from West Coast Ultrasound Institute. Of these students, 78% were women and 57% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in allied health. Roughly 2,700 attend the school each year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 215 associate degrees were handed out to allied health majors at Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts. About 68% of this group were women, and 66% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 5th most popular school in the country for allied health majors who are seeking their associate degree is San Jacinto Community College. Each year, around 31,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The allied health program at San Jacinto Community College awarded 173 associate degrees during the 2021-2022 school year. Of these students, 83% were women and 73% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Columbia Central University - Caguas is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in allied health. Each year, around 2,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,830 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,780 per year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 170 people received their associate degree in allied health from Columbia Central University - Caguas. About 86% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Weber State University is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in allied health. Each year, around 29,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,471 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,089 per year. The allied health program at Weber State University awarded 163 associate degrees during the 2021-2022 school year. Around 22% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 78% were women.
CBD College is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in allied health. Each year, around 1,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 152 people received their associate degree in allied health from Community Based Education and Development. Around 60% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 76% were women.
Miami Dade College comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in allied health. Each year, around 44,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 150 associate degrees were handed out to allied health majors at MDC. Of these students, 47% were women and 86% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Sinclair Community College is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in allied health. Roughly 18,500 attend the school each year. The allied health program at Sinclair Community College awarded 148 associate degrees during the 2021-2022 school year. Of these students, 56% were women and 16% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Lone Star College System comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in allied health. Roughly 68,600 attend the school each year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 144 associate degrees were handed out to allied health majors at North Harris Montgomery. About 74% of this group were women, and 55% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Broward College comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in allied health. Roughly 30,900 attend the school each year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 141 associate degrees were handed out to allied health majors at BC. Of these students, 53% were women and 59% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Cuyahoga Community College District is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in allied health. Each year, around 17,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 137 associate degrees were handed out to allied health majors at Cuyahoga Community College District. About 58% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Hillsborough Community College is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in allied health. Each year, around 19,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The allied health program at Hillsborough Community College awarded 130 associate degrees during the 2021-2022 school year. Of these students, 70% were women and 54% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 15th most popular school in the country for allied health majors who are seeking their associate degree is Community College of Allegheny County. Roughly 11,900 attend the school each year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 126 people received their associate degree in allied health from CCAC. About 76% of this group were women, and 21% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 16th most popular school in the country for allied health majors who are seeking their associate degree is Pima Medical Institute - Tucson. Each year, around 2,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 122 people received their associate degree in allied health from PMI Tucson. About 61% of this group were women, and 57% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Eastwick College - Ramsey comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in allied health. Each year, around 600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 116 people received their associate degree in allied health from Eastwick College - Ramsey. Around 49% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 83% were women.
College of DuPage is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in allied health. Roughly 20,800 attend the school each year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 116 people received their associate degree in allied health from COD. Around 42% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 65% were women.
Florida State College at Jacksonville comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in allied health. Roughly 20,700 attend the school each year. The allied health program at Florida State College at Jacksonville awarded 116 associate degrees during the 2021-2022 school year. Of these students, 82% were women and 42% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
American Career College - Ontario comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in allied health. Each year, around 1,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 114 people received their associate degree in allied health from American Career College - Ontario. About 64% of this group were women, and 78% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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Allied Health Concentrations
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Radiologic Technology | 7,240 |
| Respiratory Care Therapy | 4,729 |
| Surgical Technology | 4,586 |
| Sonographer/Ultrasound Technology | 3,877 |
| Emergency Medical Technology | 3,686 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to allied health that offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Allied Health Services | 18,673 |
| Health/Medical Admin Services | 17,203 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 10,520 |
| Dental Support Services | 7,216 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 3,686 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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