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Allied Health in District of Columbia

Allied Health Schools in District of Columbia

92 students earned Allied Health degrees in District of Columbia in the 2021-2022 year.

As a degree choice, Allied Health is the 6th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Allied Health Majors in District of Columbia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 33

Gender Distribution

In District of Columbia, 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 District of Columbia is as follows:

  • Asian: 8.7%
  • Black or African American: 13.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 15.2%
  • White: 50.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.1%
  • Other Races: 12.0%
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Jobs for Allied Health Grads in District of Columbia

There are 5,590 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 District of Columbia

Allied Health grads earn an average of $78,540 in the state and $61,540 nationwide.

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There are 2 colleges in District of Columbia that offer allied health degrees. Learn about the most popular 2 below:

30 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
26,457 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 0.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. An average student at GWU will pay a net price of $26,272. Of all the students who attend this school, 76% get financial aid.

#2

Howard University

Washington
6 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
12,065 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $45,187 after earning their degree at this institution. The student loan default rate of 2.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Most students complete their degree in 4.23 years.

Allied Health Careers in DC

Some of the careers allied health majors go into include:

Job Title DC Job Growth DC Median Salary
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers 24% $90,670
Health Technologists and Technicians 15% $48,280
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians 14% $82,820
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists 13% $90,200
Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 9% $57,040
Surgical Technologists 7% $59,200
Respiratory Therapy Technicians -57% $0

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

Major Annual Graduates in DC
Health Sciences & Services 182
Health/Medical Admin Services 126
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science 89
Allied Health Services 67
Dental Support Services 8

View all majors related to Allied Health

View Nationwide Allied Health Report

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