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Allied Health in Mississippi

Allied Health Schools in Mississippi

618 Allied Health students earned their degrees in the state in 2021-2022.

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

Education Levels of Allied Health Majors in Mississippi

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 416
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 91
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 91
Bachelor’s Degree 55
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 16

Gender Distribution

In Mississippi, 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 Mississippi is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.0%
  • Black or African American: 19.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 2.4%
  • White: 72.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 4.7%
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Jobs for Allied Health Grads in Mississippi

There are 13,090 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 Mississippi

Allied Health grads earn an average of $49,220 in the state and $61,540 nationwide.

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

66 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,802 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $2,622. The full-time teacher rate is 40%. 93% of students get financical aid.

61 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,208 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $9,290. The student to faculty ratio is 21 to 1. 92% of students get financical aid.

54 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,986 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 5.00% which is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 91% get financial aid.

51 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,890 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $5,936. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $26,620 after earning their degree at this institution.

51 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,348 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $28,753 after graduation. 94% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 48% of the teachers are full time.

43 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,841 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $29,393 after graduation. The full-time teacher rate is 49%. The student loan default rate of 6.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

39 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
21,203 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.34 years to graduate. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. In their early career, Ole Miss grads earn an average salary of $42,109.

36 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,277 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $26,537 after earning their degree at this institution. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. The student loan default rate is 3.10% which is lower than average.

34 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,345 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 26 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $4,585. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it.

27 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,718 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 63%. Of all the students who attend this school, 91% get financial aid. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1.

Allied Health Careers in MS

Some of the careers allied health majors go into include:

Job Title MS Job Growth MS Median Salary
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers 15% $60,980
Health Technologists and Technicians 8% $31,670
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians 6% $36,440
Surgical Technologists 5% $39,010
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists 5% $58,960
Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 4% $32,050
Nuclear Medicine Technologists 4% $65,540
Respiratory Therapy Technicians -58% $44,840

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

Major Annual Graduates in MS
Nursing & Nursing Assistants 1,030
Health/Medical Admin Services 771
Allied Health Services 664
Dental Support Services 358
Health Sciences & Services 325
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science 119
Mental & Social Health Services 78
Bodywork & Therapeutic Services 71

View all majors related to Allied Health

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