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Allied Health in California

Allied Health Schools in California

In 2021-2022, 9,301 students earned their Allied Health degrees in CA.

As a degree choice, Allied Health is the 4th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Allied Health Majors in California

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 3,660
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 2,960
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 1,456
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 1,456
Bachelor’s Degree 496

Gender Distribution

In California, 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 California is as follows:

  • Asian: 11.5%
  • Black or African American: 4.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 38.8%
  • White: 35.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.4%
  • Other Races: 10.2%
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Jobs for Allied Health Grads in California

There are 131,630 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 California

Allied Health grads earn an average of $79,640 in the state and $61,540 nationwide.

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

#1

Victor Valley College

Victorville
602 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,967 Total Students

The 8.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $28,844 after earning their degree at this institution. The student to faculty ratio is 28 to 1.

#2

National University

San Diego
499 Degrees in Major Awarded
28% Graduation Rate
17,135 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 1.10% which is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 9% are considered full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $58,241 after earning their degree at this institution.

403 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,389 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $24,333. The student loan default rate of 2.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1.

267 Degrees in Major Awarded
14,967 Total Students

80% of students get financical aid. A typical student attending SRJC will pay a net price of $6,987. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 28% are considered full time.

251 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,708 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 1.30% which is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 46% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1.

#6

Palomar College

San Marcos
245 Degrees in Major Awarded
17,566 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 31%. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $3,807. 79% of students get financical aid.

#7

Butte College

Oroville
208 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,470 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 21 to 1. Graduates earn an average $31,815 after graduation. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 33% are considered full time.

207 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,260 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $18,140. In their early career, CHC grads earn an average salary of $31,687. The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1.

#9

CBD College

Los Angeles
173 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,132 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 0.20% which is lower than average. The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1. This private institution charges an average net price of $16,632.

166 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,294 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $35,359 a year. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 41% are considered full time. An average student at High Desert Medical College will pay a net price of $20,729.

Allied Health Careers in CA

Some of the careers allied health majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers 26% $91,380
Health Technologists and Technicians 24% $44,850
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists 23% $91,660
Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 21% $32,050
Surgical Technologists 15% $60,340
Nuclear Medicine Technologists 13% $112,890
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians 12% $68,510

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

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Allied Health Services 12,401
Nursing & Nursing Assistants 8,037
Health Sciences & Services 6,731
Health/Medical Admin Services 5,789
Dental Support Services 4,009
Bodywork & Therapeutic Services 1,528
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science 1,447
Mental & Social Health Services 1,407

View all majors related to Allied Health

View Nationwide Allied Health Report

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