Basic Certificates in Allied Health Professions
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Education Levels of Allied Health Majors
In 2020-2021, 20,874 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 | 27,677 |
| Basic Certificate | 20,874 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 11,543 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 9,264 |
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 52.0% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 10,857 |
| Women | 10,017 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of allied health basic certificate students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 534 |
| Black or African American | 1,579 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4,150 |
| White | 12,964 |
| International Students | 71 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 1,576 |
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:
The most popular school in the United States for allied health students seekinga basic certificate is National University. Roughly 18,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,320 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,480 per year. The allied health program at National University awarded 492 basic certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 37% were women and 57% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Victor Valley College is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in allied health. Each year, around 10,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 484 basic certificates were handed out to allied health majors at Victor Valley College. Around 58% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 29% 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 800 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 451 basic certificates were handed out to allied health majors at Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting. Around 21% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women.
Hillsborough Community College comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in allied health. Each year, around 19,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The allied health program at Hillsborough Community College awarded 332 basic certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 39% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 33% were women.
Valencia College comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in allied health. Roughly 45,900 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 323 basic certificates were handed out to allied health majors at Valencia College. Around 54% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 36% were women.
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 $3,680 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,082 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 257 people received their basic certificate in allied health from Red Rocks Community College. Around 21% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 39% 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. Each year, around 21,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 240 people received their basic certificate in allied health from CNM. Of these students, 44% were women and 70% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 8th most popular school in the country for allied health majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Front Range Community College. Each year, around 18,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 237 basic certificates were handed out to allied health majors at FRCC. Of these students, 45% were women and 21% 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 16,700 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 236 people received their basic certificate in allied health from SRJC. About 35% of this group were women, and 33% 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. Roughly 12,500 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 233 basic certificates were handed out to allied health majors at PPCC. Of these students, 47% were women and 26% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
American Medical Academy is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in allied health. Roughly 500 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 232 people received their basic certificate in allied health from American Medical Academy. Around 85% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 23% 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 13,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,230 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,230 per year. The allied health program at Madison Area Technical College awarded 226 basic certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. About 48% of this group were women, and 15% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 13th most popular school in the country for allied health majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Broward College. Each year, around 33,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The allied health program at Broward College awarded 217 basic certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 37% were women and 63% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Truckee Meadows Community College comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in allied health. Roughly 10,200 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 213 people received their basic certificate in allied health from Truckee Meadows Community College. About 37% of this group were women, and 24% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. The allied health program at College of Southern Nevada awarded 213 basic certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. About 29% of this group were women, and 53% 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. Roughly 500 attend the school each year. The allied health program at GateWay Community College awarded 204 basic certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 58% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 46% were women.
Pima Community College comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in allied health. Roughly 15,500 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 197 people received their basic certificate in allied health from Pima County Community College District. Of these students, 36% were women and 50% 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 Piedmont Virginia Community College. Each year, around 4,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 192 basic certificates were handed out to allied health majors at PVCC. Around 30% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 81% were women.
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 15,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 192 people received their basic certificate in allied health from Indian River State College. About 29% of this group were women, and 36% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Palomar College is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in allied health. Each year, around 21,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The allied health program at Palomar College awarded 167 basic certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 43% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 31% were women.
Allied Health Concentrations
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Emergency Medical Technology | 17,138 |
| Surgical Technology | 924 |
| Allied Health/Treatment Professions | 908 |
| Electrocardiograph Technology | 538 |
| Radiologic Technology | 423 |
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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 |
|---|---|
| Nursing & Nursing Assistants | 38,505 |
| Allied Health Services | 17,589 |
| Health/Medical Admin Services | 16,095 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science | 9,031 |
| Bodywork & Therapeutic Services | 6,931 |
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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