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Allied Health Professions Schools in Kentucky

In 2020-2021, 1,122 students earned their Allied Health degrees in KY.

An Allied Health Professions major is the 7th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Allied Health Professions Majors in Kentucky

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 491
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 390
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 390
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 390
Bachelor’s Degree 149
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 92
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 92

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: 1.7%
  • Black or African American: 6.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.7%
  • White: 81.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.8%
  • Other Races: 5.1%
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Jobs for Allied Health Professions 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 Professions 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
3,104 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $29,495 after earning their degree at this institution. This public school has an average net price of $3,996.

156 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,196 Total Students

94% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. In their early career, Jefferson Community and Technical College grads earn an average salary of $29,083. The full-time teacher rate is 96%.

76 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,180 Total Students

93% of students get financical aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. A typical student attending Bluegrass Community and Technical College will pay a net price of $5,625.

76 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
9,304 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.43 years to graduate. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. The student loan default rate is 8.20% which is lower than average.

70 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,837 Total Students

16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. A typical student attending SCC will pay a net price of $4,858. The full-time teacher rate is 97%.

67 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,893 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $24,938 a year. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 96% of students receive it. The full-time teacher rate is 98%.

62 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,299 Total Students

In their early career, Gateway grads earn an average salary of $27,101. 94% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $5,671.

#8

Northern Kentucky University

Highland Heights
56 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
16,211 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $9,183. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid.

#9

Sullivan University

Louisville
45 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,165 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $23,161. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 42% are considered full time.

43 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,901 Total Students

19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $27,306 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 93% are considered full time.

Allied Health Professions 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 Professions

View Nationwide Allied Health Professions Report

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