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Allied Health Schools in Colorado

1,869 students earned Allied Health degrees in Colorado in the 2021-2022 year.

An Allied Health major is the 5th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Allied Health Majors in Colorado

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 1,098
Associate Degree 480
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 90
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 90
Bachelor’s Degree 39

Gender Distribution

In Colorado, 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 Colorado is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.0%
  • Black or African American: 2.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 17.7%
  • White: 68.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.5%
  • Other Races: 8.6%
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Jobs for Allied Health Grads in Colorado

There are 26,610 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 Colorado

Allied Health grads earn an average of $63,070 in the state and $61,540 nationwide.

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

317 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,035 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 1.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. In their early career, Red Rocks Community College grads earn an average salary of $37,996.

#2

Pikes Peak Community College

Colorado Springs
281 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,845 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $32,900 after graduation. The student loan default rate of 3.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

254 Degrees in Major Awarded
18,537 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $10,987. The student loan default rate is 2.70% which is lower than average. 56% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

203 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,938 Total Students

In their early career, Pueblo Community College grads earn an average salary of $30,801. 85% of students get financical aid. The student loan default rate of 3.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#5

Colorado Mountain College

Glenwood Springs
176 Degrees in Major Awarded
14% Graduation Rate
5,134 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.30%. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $35,072 after earning their degree at this institution. The full-time teacher rate is 26%.

126 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,940 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $9,679. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

#7

Colorado Mesa University

Grand Junction
108 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
8,907 Total Students

57% of the teachers are full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.40%. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

83 Degrees in Major Awarded
781 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $36,718 after earning their degree at this institution. 72% of the teachers are full time. 85% of students get financical aid.

60 Degrees in Major Awarded
768 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $20,884. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 54% are considered full time.

58 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,091 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $11,381. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.40%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 92% of students receive it.

Allied Health Careers in CO

Some of the careers allied health majors go into include:

Job Title CO Job Growth CO Median Salary
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians 47% $69,000
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers 46% $84,660
Health Technologists and Technicians 38% $42,870
Surgical Technologists 35% $53,020
Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 32% $38,300
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists 26% $78,930
Nuclear Medicine Technologists 18% $85,960

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

Major Annual Graduates in CO
Nursing & Nursing Assistants 1,611
Allied Health Services 1,413
Health/Medical Admin Services 1,039
Dental Support Services 517
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science 310
Bodywork & Therapeutic Services 210
Health Sciences & Services 191
Mental & Social Health Services 72

View all majors related to Allied Health

View Nationwide Allied Health Report

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