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Allied Health in Nevada

Allied Health Schools in Nevada

1,001 Allied Health students earned their degrees in the state in 2021-2022.

In terms of popularity, Allied Health is the 3rd most popular major in the state out of a total 38 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Allied Health Majors in Nevada

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 579
Associate Degree 207
Bachelor’s Degree 106
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 11
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 11

Gender Distribution

In Nevada, a allied health major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of allied health majors in Nevada is as follows:

  • Asian: 10.3%
  • Black or African American: 4.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 23.4%
  • White: 50.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.1%
  • Other Races: 12.1%
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Jobs for Allied Health Grads in Nevada

There are 11,110 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 Nevada

Allied Health grads earn an average of $70,770 in the state and $61,540 nationwide.

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There are 8 colleges in Nevada that offer allied health degrees. Learn about the most popular 8 below:

256 Degrees in Major Awarded
29,942 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.60%. 83% of students get financical aid. 100% of the teachers are full time.

243 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,431 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 82% get financial aid. 98% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1.

#3

Western Nevada College

Carson City
119 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,528 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.60%. 93% of students get financical aid. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $34,413 after earning their degree at this institution.

79 Degrees in Major Awarded
786 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $20,358. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 56% are considered full time.

71 Degrees in Major Awarded
3% Graduation Rate
3,414 Total Students

A typical student attending Great Basin College will pay a net price of $7,758. 100% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate of 3.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

54 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
30,679 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.50%. In their early career, UNLV grads earn an average salary of $43,306.

43 Degrees in Major Awarded
281 Total Students

In their early career, Nevada Career Institute grads earn an average salary of $34,838. The 1.60% student loan default rate is lower than average. 26 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

34 Degrees in Major Awarded
681 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $40,654 after earning their degree at this institution. The student loan default rate is 2.80% which is lower than average. The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1.

Allied Health Careers in NV

Some of the careers allied health majors go into include:

Job Title NV Job Growth NV Median Salary
Hearing Aid Specialists 38% $48,800
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers 32% $75,650
Health Technologists and Technicians 28% $42,610
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists 25% $86,490
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians 25% $66,730
Surgical Technologists 24% $58,940
Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 19% $32,160
Nuclear Medicine Technologists 14% $80,870
Respiratory Therapy Technicians -50% $80,150

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

Major Annual Graduates in NV
Allied Health Services 1,323
Nursing & Nursing Assistants 622
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science 464
Health/Medical Admin Services 424
Health Sciences & Services 395
Dental Support Services 339
Bodywork & Therapeutic Services 198
Optometric Support Services 74

View all majors related to Allied Health

View Nationwide Allied Health Report

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