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Allied Health in Maryland

Allied Health Schools in Maryland

In 2021-2022, 839 students earned their Allied Health degrees in MD.

In this state, Allied Health is the 3rd most popular major out of a total 37 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Allied Health Majors in Maryland

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 415
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 218
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 218
Bachelor’s Degree 62
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 23

Gender Distribution

In Maryland, 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 Maryland is as follows:

  • Asian: 10.0%
  • Black or African American: 20.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.3%
  • White: 52.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.5%
  • Other Races: 7.4%
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Jobs for Allied Health Grads in Maryland

There are 22,950 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 Maryland

Allied Health grads earn an average of $61,440 in the state and $61,540 nationwide.

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

107 Degrees in Major Awarded
125 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $71,191 a year. This private school has an average net price of $23,190. 89% of students get financical aid.

96 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,630 Total Students

42% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $37,302 a year. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

72 Degrees in Major Awarded
16,126 Total Students

88% of students get financical aid. The student loan default rate is 4.70% which is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 31% are considered full time.

48 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,577 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 2.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $14,228.

46 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,533 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.50%. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $6,806. 33% of the teachers are full time.

40 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,389 Total Students

16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public school has an average net price of $4,222. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $36,028 a year.

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Chesapeake College

Wye Mills
37 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,738 Total Students

35% of the teachers are full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 73% of students receive it. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $29,782 a year.

36 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,080 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $37,393 after earning their degree at this institution. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $10,794.

26 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,660 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $7,724. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. The 2.70% student loan default rate is lower than average.

25 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,421 Total Students

11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The 4.50% student loan default rate is lower than average. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $9,411.

Allied Health Careers in MD

Some of the careers allied health majors go into include:

Job Title MD Job Growth MD Median Salary
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists 21% $74,540
Health Technologists and Technicians 18% $41,140
Nuclear Medicine Technologists 17% $80,860
Surgical Technologists 16% $55,110
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers 15% $75,620
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians 13% $60,530
Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 13% $44,680
Respiratory Therapy Technicians 8% $61,950
Hearing Aid Specialists 0% $37,910

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

Major Annual Graduates in MD
Allied Health Services 676
Health/Medical Admin Services 661
Mental & Social Health Services 364
Dental Support Services 305
Nursing & Nursing Assistants 254
Bodywork & Therapeutic Services 166
Health Sciences & Services 138
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science 101

View all majors related to Allied Health

View Nationwide Allied Health Report

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