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Allied Health Professions Schools in Colorado

1,830 Allied Health students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

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

Education Levels of Allied Health Professions 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 1,255
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 1,255
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 1,255
Associate Degree 431
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 92
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 92
Bachelor’s Degree 52

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: 1.4%
  • Black or African American: 2.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 15.4%
  • White: 70.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.4%
  • Other Races: 10.7%
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Jobs for Allied Health Professions 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 Professions 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
6,029 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $35,432 after earning their degree at this institution. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 7.70%.

#2

Pikes Peak Community College

Colorado Springs
281 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,506 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $10,275. 20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The student loan default rate is 9.20% which is lower than average.

254 Degrees in Major Awarded
18,703 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $9,315. In their early career, FRCC grads earn an average salary of $35,365. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

203 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,551 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $27,961 a year. A typical student attending Pueblo Community College will pay a net price of $10,532. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

#5

Colorado Mountain College

Glenwood Springs
176 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,315 Total Students

77% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $33,300 a year. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

126 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,981 Total Students

80% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $33,543 a year. The student loan default rate of 8.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#7

Colorado Mesa University

Grand Junction
108 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
9,110 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 58% are considered full time. The student loan default rate is 8.10% which is lower than average. This public school has an average net price of $16,118.

83 Degrees in Major Awarded
329 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $19,753. Of all the students who attend this school, 87% get financial aid. 10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

60 Degrees in Major Awarded
721 Total Students

82% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The full-time teacher rate is 51%. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

58 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,273 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $29,264 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the students who attend this school, 88% get financial aid. 30% of the teachers are full time.

Allied Health Professions 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 Professions

View Nationwide Allied Health Professions Report

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