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Allied Health in Kentucky

Allied Health Schools in Kentucky

1,352 students earned Allied Health degrees in Kentucky in the 2021-2022 year.

As a degree choice, Allied Health is the 7th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Allied Health Majors in Kentucky

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 535
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 381
Bachelor’s Degree 124
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 114
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 114

Gender Distribution

In Kentucky, 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 Kentucky is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.5%
  • Black or African American: 5.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.4%
  • White: 79.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.5%
  • Other Races: 8.4%
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Jobs for Allied Health Grads in Kentucky

20,570 people in the state and 1,414,230 in the nation are employed in jobs related to allied health.

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Wages for Allied Health Jobs in Kentucky

In this state, allied health grads earn an average of $51,780. Nationwide, they make an average of $61,540.

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

197 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,239 Total Students

99% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $6,041.

156 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,811 Total Students

92% of students get financical aid. The student to faculty ratio is 23 to 1. In their early career, Jefferson Community and Technical College grads earn an average salary of $29,985.

76 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,750 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $6,145. 99% of the teachers are full time. 94% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

76 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
8,982 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 77% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. Graduates earn an average $34,730 after graduation.

70 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,014 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 96%. Graduates earn an average $25,614 after graduation. A typical student attending SCC will pay a net price of $4,361.

67 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,869 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 4.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The full-time teacher rate is 98%. Of all the students who attend this school, 97% get financial aid.

62 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,089 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 3.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 92% are considered full time. This public school has an average net price of $6,083.

#8

Northern Kentucky University

Highland Heights
56 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
15,979 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $40,663 after earning their degree at this institution.

#9

Sullivan University

Louisville
45 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,541 Total Students

44% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate is 2.80% which is lower than average. 9 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

43 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,111 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 97% get financial aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 92% are considered full time.

Allied Health Careers in KY

Some of the careers allied health majors go into include:

Job Title KY Job Growth KY Median Salary
Hearing Aid Specialists 25% $64,460
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers 19% $64,140
Health Technologists and Technicians 16% $45,510
Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 10% $30,270
Surgical Technologists 9% $43,690
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists 8% $69,400
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians 7% $46,860
Nuclear Medicine Technologists 7% $69,110
Respiratory Therapy Technicians -56% $40,480

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

Major Annual Graduates in KY
Nursing & Nursing Assistants 4,114
Health/Medical Admin Services 1,934
Allied Health Services 1,120
Dental Support Services 452
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science 403
Health Sciences & Services 364
Bodywork & Therapeutic Services 103
Mental & Social Health Services 74

View all majors related to Allied Health

View Nationwide Allied Health Report

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