Associate’s Degrees in Allied Health Professions
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Education Levels of Allied Health Majors
In 2018-2019, 28,069 earned their associate's degree in allied health. This makes it the 2nd most popular associate's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in allied health at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Associate’s Degree | 28,069 |
| Basic Certificate | 22,739 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 13,537 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 11,092 |
Earnings of Allied Health Majors With Associate’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding an associate's degree in allied health is $41,700. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have.
A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $36,225 and the high is $46,900.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding an associate's degree in allied health is $17,152. 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, $23,063 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $12,000.
The median monthly payment of a allied health graduate with a 10-year repayment plan is $178.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their associate's degree in allied health. About 71.3% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 8,048 |
| Women | 20,021 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of allied health associate’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1,448 |
| Black or African American | 2,372 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5,694 |
| White | 16,508 |
| International Students | 151 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 1,896 |
Most Popular Allied Health Programs for Associate’s Degrees
There are 989 colleges that offer an associate’s degree in allied health. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for allied health students seekingan associate's degree is Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale. Each year, around 19,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $19,808 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,162 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 495 associate's degrees were handed out to allied health majors at Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale. Around 52% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 73% were women.
Ivy Tech Community College is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate's degree in allied health. Roughly 72,000 attend the school each year. During the 2018-2019 academic year, 392 people received their associate's degree in allied health from Ivy Tech Community College. About 79% of this group were women, and 11% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for allied health majors who are seeking their associate's degree is West Coast Ultrasound Institute. Roughly 800 attend the school each year. During the 2018-2019 academic year, 353 people received their associate's degree in allied health from West Coast Ultrasound Institute. About 58% of this group were women, and 55% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate's degree in allied health. Each year, around 5,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2018-2019 academic year, 316 associate's degrees were handed out to allied health majors at San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia. About 64% of this group were women, and 56% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
San Jacinto Community College is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate's degree in allied health. Each year, around 32,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The allied health program at San Jacinto Community College awarded 192 associate's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. Of these students, 84% were women and 65% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate's degree in allied health. Each year, around 1,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The allied health program at Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts awarded 187 associate's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. Of these students, 59% were women and 57% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 7th most popular school in the country for allied health majors who are seeking their associate's degree is Miami Dade College. Each year, around 54,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The allied health program at Miami Dade College awarded 186 associate's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. Around 82% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 52% were women.
Broward College comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate's degrees in allied health. Each year, around 40,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2018-2019 academic year, 165 people received their associate's degree in allied health from BC. Of these students, 50% were women and 56% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Baker College comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate's degrees in allied health. Roughly 9,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,720 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,510 per year.
The allied health program at Baker College awarded 156 associate's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. About 88% of this group were women, and 12% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Pima Medical Institute - Tucson is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate's degree in allied health. Each year, around 1,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The allied health program at Pima Medical Institute - Tucson awarded 146 associate's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. About 57% of this group were women, and 60% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Weber State University is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate's degree in allied health. Each year, around 28,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,990 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,476 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 143 people received their associate's degree in allied health from WSU. About 77% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
GateWay Community College - Phoenix comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate's degrees in allied health. Each year, around 5,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The allied health program at GateWay Community College - Phoenix awarded 140 associate's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. About 70% of this group were women, and 51% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 13th most popular school in the country for allied health majors who are seeking their associate's degree is Pima Medical Institute - Mesa. Roughly 700 attend the school each year. For the 2018-2019 academic year, 139 associate's degrees were handed out to allied health majors at PMI Mesa. About 60% of this group were women, and 35% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Cuyahoga Community College District is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate's degree in allied health. Each year, around 23,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2018-2019 academic year, 139 people received their associate's degree in allied health from Cuyahoga Community College District. About 63% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
American Career College - Ontario comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate's degrees in allied health. Each year, around 1,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2018-2019 academic year, 137 people received their associate's degree in allied health from American Career College - Ontario. About 61% of this group were women, and 75% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Cambridge College of Healthcare & Technology is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate's degree in allied health. Roughly 400 attend the school each year. The allied health program at Cambridge College of Healthcare & Technology awarded 136 associate's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. Of these students, 77% were women and 71% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Lone Star College System comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate's degrees in allied health. Roughly 73,400 attend the school each year. The allied health program at Lone Star College System awarded 132 associate's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. Around 57% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 78% were women.
The 18th most popular school in the country for allied health majors who are seeking their associate's degree is Bryan University. Roughly 1,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,086 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,000 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 131 associate's degrees were handed out to allied health majors at Bryan University. About 47% of this group were women, and 32% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Community College of Allegheny County comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate's degrees in allied health. Each year, around 16,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2018-2019 academic year, 121 people received their associate's degree in allied health from CCAC. Of these students, 83% were women and 16% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Santa Fe College is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate's degree in allied health. Roughly 14,300 attend the school each year. During the 2018-2019 academic year, 120 people received their associate's degree in allied health from Santa Fe College. Of these students, 71% were women and 28% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Allied Health Concentrations
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Radiologic Technology | 6,327 |
| Respiratory Care Therapy | 5,232 |
| Surgical Technology | 3,893 |
| Emergency Medical Technology | 3,710 |
| Medical Radiologic Technology | 3,500 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to allied health that offer associate’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Allied Health Services | 28,714 |
| Health/Medical Admin Services | 17,600 |
| Dental Support Services | 7,349 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 5,261 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 4,241 |
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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