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Allied Health in Rhode Island

Allied Health Schools in Rhode Island

In 2021-2022, 209 students earned their Allied Health degrees in RI.

In terms of popularity, Allied Health is the 8th most popular major in the state out of a total 34 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Allied Health Majors in Rhode Island

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 79
Bachelor’s Degree 38
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 11
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 11

Gender Distribution

In Rhode Island, 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 Rhode Island is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.9%
  • Black or African American: 3.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.2%
  • White: 70.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 18.2%
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Jobs for Allied Health Grads in Rhode Island

4,270 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 Rhode Island

In this state, allied health grads earn an average of $68,750. Nationwide, they make an average of $61,540.

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There are 4 colleges in Rhode Island that offer allied health degrees. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

56 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,962 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 96% get financial aid. A typical student attending CCRI will pay a net price of $6,085. In their early career, CCRI grads earn an average salary of $33,817.

#2

Rhode Island College

Providence
50 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
6,331 Total Students

The average student takes 4.70 years to complete their degree at RIC. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $10,986. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

49 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,907 Total Students

99% of students get financical aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. Graduates earn an average $47,402 after graduation.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
4,529 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 38%. An average student at RWU will pay a net price of $37,384. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

Allied Health Careers in RI

Some of the careers allied health majors go into include:

Job Title RI Job Growth RI Median Salary
Nuclear Medicine Technologists 25% $88,880
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers 11% $85,910
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists 6% $77,740
Health Technologists and Technicians 5% $53,160
Surgical Technologists 3% $50,740
Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 1% $38,190
Respiratory Therapy Technicians -50% $0

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

Major Annual Graduates in RI
Allied Health Services 236
Health Sciences & Services 233
Nursing & Nursing Assistants 227
Health/Medical Admin Services 170
Dental Support Services 96
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science 94
Bodywork & Therapeutic Services 52
Mental & Social Health Services 31

View all majors related to Allied Health

View Nationwide Allied Health Report

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