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Basic Certificates in Allied Health Professions
Education Levels of Allied Health Majors
In 2021-2022, 21,243 basic certificates were awarded to allied health majors. This makes it the 4th most popular basic certificate 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 Degree | 28,716 |
| Basic Certificate | 21,243 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 11,325 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 8,529 |
Earnings of Allied Health Majors With Basic Certificates
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
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Student Diversity
More men than women pursue basic certificates in allied health. About 53.2% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 11,297 |
| Women | 9,946 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of allied health basic certificate students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 559 |
| Black or African American | 1,628 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4,491 |
| White | 12,887 |
| International Students | 69 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 1,609 |
Most Popular Allied Health Programs for Basic Certificates
There are 550 colleges that offer a basic certificate in allied health. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Victor Valley College is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in allied health. Each year, around 9,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 484 people received their basic certificate in allied health from Victor Valley College. Around 54% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 26% were women.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for allied health majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting. Roughly 700 attend the school each year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 451 people received their basic certificate in allied health from Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting. Of these students, 77% were women and 28% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Hillsborough Community College comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in allied health. Each year, around 19,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The allied health program at Hillsborough Community College awarded 332 basic certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. Around 46% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 36% were women.
Valencia College comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in allied health. Roughly 43,500 attend the school each year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 323 people received their basic certificate in allied health from Valencia College. Of these students, 51% were women and 58% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Red Rocks Community College is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in allied health. Roughly 6,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $3,744 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,278 per year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 257 people received their basic certificate in allied health from Red Rocks Community College. Around 22% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 36% were women.
Central New Mexico Community College comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in allied health. Roughly 18,500 attend the school each year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 240 basic certificates were handed out to allied health majors at CNM. About 45% of this group were women, and 65% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 8th most popular school in the country for allied health majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Front Range Community College. Roughly 18,500 attend the school each year. The allied health program at Front Range Community College awarded 237 basic certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. Of these students, 53% were women and 22% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 9th most popular school in the country for allied health majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Santa Rosa Junior College. Roughly 14,900 attend the school each year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 236 people received their basic certificate in allied health from SRJC. About 36% of this group were women, and 36% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 10th most popular school in the country for allied health majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Pikes Peak Community College. Each year, around 11,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The allied health program at Pikes Peak Community College awarded 233 basic certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. About 44% of this group were women, and 34% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
American Medical Academy is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in allied health. Roughly 400 attend the school each year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 232 basic certificates were handed out to allied health majors at American Medical Academy. Around 91% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 20% were women.
Madison Area Technical College comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in allied health. Each year, around 12,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,304 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,304 per year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 226 people received their basic certificate in allied health from Madison College. Of these students, 50% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 13th most popular school in the country for allied health majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Broward College. Roughly 30,900 attend the school each year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 217 people received their basic certificate in allied health from BC. About 38% of this group were women, and 67% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Truckee Meadows Community College comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in allied health. Each year, around 9,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 213 basic certificates were handed out to allied health majors at Truckee Meadows Community College. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 33% were women.
College of Southern Nevada is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in allied health. Roughly 29,900 attend the school each year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 213 people received their basic certificate in allied health from CSN. About 27% of this group were women, and 59% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 16th most popular school in the country for allied health majors who are seeking their basic certificate is GateWay Community College. Each year, around 600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The allied health program at GateWay Community College awarded 204 basic certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. Around 55% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 56% were women.
Pima Community College comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in allied health. Each year, around 15,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 197 people received their basic certificate in allied health from Pima County Community College District. About 34% of this group were women, and 51% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 18th most popular school in the country for allied health majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Piedmont Virginia Community College. Each year, around 4,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The allied health program at Piedmont Virginia Community College awarded 192 basic certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. Of these students, 78% were women and 26% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 18th most popular school in the country for allied health majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Indian River State College. Each year, around 14,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 192 people received their basic certificate in allied health from Indian River State College. Around 48% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 20% were women.
Palomar College is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in allied health. Each year, around 17,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The allied health program at Palomar College awarded 167 basic certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. Around 47% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 23% were women.
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Allied Health Concentrations
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Emergency Medical Technology | 17,349 |
| Allied Health/Treatment Professions | 931 |
| Surgical Technology | 895 |
| Electrocardiograph Technology | 602 |
| Radiologic Technology | 565 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to allied health that offer basic certificates.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Mental & Social Health Services | 20,689 |
| Allied Health Services | 19,983 |
| Nursing & Nursing Assistants | 19,983 |
| Health/Medical Admin Services | 15,199 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science | 9,843 |
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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