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Allied Health in Illinois

Allied Health Schools in Illinois

3,459 Allied Health students earned their degrees in the state in 2021-2022.

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

Education Levels of Allied Health Majors in Illinois

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 1,186
Associate Degree 1,096
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 523
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 523
Bachelor’s Degree 178

Gender Distribution

In Illinois, 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 Illinois is as follows:

  • Asian: 4.7%
  • Black or African American: 6.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 18.2%
  • White: 62.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.3%
  • Other Races: 7.9%
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Jobs for Allied Health Grads in Illinois

In this state, there are 57,580 people employed in jobs related to an allied health degree, compared to 1,414,230 nationwide.

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Wages for Allied Health Jobs in Illinois

Allied Health grads earn an average of $62,390 in the state and $61,540 nationwide.

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There are 11 colleges in Illinois that offer allied health degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

#1

College of DuPage

Glen Ellyn
297 Degrees in Major Awarded
20,849 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 59% get financial aid. Graduates earn an average $36,679 after graduation. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

194 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,551 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $4,140. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 37% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 22 to 1.

118 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,050 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. 28% of the teachers are full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $3,628.

115 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,213 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 51% of students receive it. The student loan default rate of 5.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. This public school has an average net price of $7,150.

97 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,015 Total Students

16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the students who attend this school, 72% get financial aid. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $39,208 after earning their degree at this institution.

87 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
11,266 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $16,316. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 95% of students receive it. Most students complete their degree in 4.40 years.

#7

Triton College

River Grove
80 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,048 Total Students

19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 74% of students receive it. Graduates earn an average $33,229 after graduation.

79 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,578 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 54% get financial aid. The full-time teacher rate is 29%. The 1.70% student loan default rate is lower than average.

77 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,433 Total Students

A typical student attending Oakton Community College will pay a net price of $6,277. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $36,821 after earning their degree at this institution. 52% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#10

Prairie State College

Chicago Heights
75 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,618 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1. A typical student attending Prairie State College will pay a net price of $6,290. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 6.30%.

75 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,840 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 81% get financial aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 48% are considered full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $30,266 after earning their degree at this institution.

Allied Health Careers in IL

Some of the careers allied health majors go into include:

Job Title IL Job Growth IL Median Salary
Hearing Aid Specialists 24% $40,710
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers 12% $76,590
Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 10% $31,480
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians 2% $56,780
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists 2% $74,910
Health Technologists and Technicians 2% $43,790
Nuclear Medicine Technologists 1% $83,680
Surgical Technologists 1% $47,940
Respiratory Therapy Technicians -59% $56,360

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

Major Annual Graduates in IL
Nursing & Nursing Assistants 5,858
Health/Medical Admin Services 4,184
Allied Health Services 2,871
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science 778
Dental Support Services 747
Health Sciences & Services 543
Bodywork & Therapeutic Services 388
Mental & Social Health Services 169

View all majors related to Allied Health

View Nationwide Allied Health Report

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