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Allied Health in Pennsylvania

Allied Health Schools in Pennsylvania

3,012 students earned Allied Health degrees in Pennsylvania in the 2021-2022 year.

In this state, Allied Health is the 4th most popular major out of a total 51 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Allied Health Majors in Pennsylvania

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 845
Bachelor’s Degree 512
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 150
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 150
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 29

Gender Distribution

In Pennsylvania, 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 Pennsylvania is as follows:

  • Asian: 5.0%
  • Black or African American: 4.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.0%
  • White: 77.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.6%
  • Other Races: 7.6%
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Jobs for Allied Health Grads in Pennsylvania

69,520 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 Pennsylvania

Allied Health grads earn an average of $55,520 in the state and $61,540 nationwide.

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There are 11 colleges in Pennsylvania that offer allied health degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

173 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,977 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $9,220. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. In their early career, CCAC grads earn an average salary of $31,527.

103 Degrees in Major Awarded
33% Graduation Rate
1,816 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 92%. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $61,417 after earning their degree at this institution.

95 Degrees in Major Awarded
288 Total Students

100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $63,084 a year. The student loan default rate of 0.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

73 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
8,270 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.22 years to graduate. This private school has an average net price of $22,018. In their early career, Thomas Jefferson University grads earn an average salary of $58,562.

64 Degrees in Major Awarded
14,023 Total Students

A typical student attending HACC will pay a net price of $11,036. The 3.60% student loan default rate is lower than average. 97% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

60 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
2,706 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.30%. Most students complete their degree in 4.20 years. 97% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

59 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,706 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $36,065 after earning their degree at this institution. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 26% are considered full time.

58 Degrees in Major Awarded
274 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $23,305. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 47% are considered full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $33,231 a year.

55 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,843 Total Students

76% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. A typical student attending Northampton Community College will pay a net price of $8,048. The 5.70% student loan default rate is lower than average.

52 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
4,240 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $25,028. Of all the students who attend this school, 87% get financial aid. It takes the average student 4.32 years to graduate.

Allied Health Careers in PA

Some of the careers allied health majors go into include:

Job Title PA Job Growth PA Median Salary
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers 17% $65,180
Health Technologists and Technicians 17% $38,710
Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 13% $31,020
Surgical Technologists 11% $44,000
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians 9% $50,780
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists 8% $65,120
Nuclear Medicine Technologists 8% $70,350
Hearing Aid Specialists 8% $52,420
Respiratory Therapy Technicians -16% $47,380

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

Major Annual Graduates in PA
Health/Medical Admin Services 1,994
Nursing & Nursing Assistants 1,952
Allied Health Services 1,726
Health Sciences & Services 1,686
Dental Support Services 698
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science 459
Mental & Social Health Services 416
Bodywork & Therapeutic Services 255

View all majors related to Allied Health

View Nationwide Allied Health Report

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