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Undergraduate Certificates in Allied Health Professions
Education Levels of Allied Health Majors
In 2021-2022, 11,325 undergraduate certificates were awarded to allied health majors. This makes it the 7th most popular undergraduate certificate program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in allied health at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Associate Degree | 28,716 |
| Basic Certificate | 21,243 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 11,325 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 8,529 |
Earnings of Allied Health Majors With Undergraduate Certificates
The median salary for graduates holding an undergraduate certificate in allied health is $38,029. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $30,648 and the high is $44,173.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding an undergraduate certificate in allied health is $11,101. The length of time it takes you to graduate and what college you attend can affect this number quite a bit. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $15,636 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $7,279.
The median monthly payment of a allied health graduate with a 10-year repayment plan is $120.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their undergraduate certificate in allied health. About 54.8% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 5,116 |
| Women | 6,209 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of allied health undergraduate certificate students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 472 |
| Black or African American | 879 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2,462 |
| White | 6,703 |
| International Students | 31 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 778 |
Most Popular Allied Health Programs for Undergraduate Certificates
There are 730 colleges that offer an undergraduate certificate in allied health. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for allied health students seekingan undergraduate certificate is Center for Allied Health Education. Each year, around 200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 219 undergraduate certificates were handed out to allied health majors at Center for Allied Health Education. Around 38% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 60% were women.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for allied health majors who are seeking their undergraduate certificate is National University College. Roughly 24,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,448 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,448 per year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 218 people received their undergraduate certificate in allied health from National University College. About 51% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for allied health majors who are seeking their undergraduate certificate is New York Medical Career Training Center. Roughly 0 attend the school each year. The allied health program at New York Medical Career Training Center awarded 157 undergraduate certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. Around 80% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 92% were women.
Associated Technical College-Los Angeles is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an undergraduate certificate in allied health. Each year, around 100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 134 undergraduate certificates were handed out to allied health majors at Associated Technical College-Los Angeles. About 85% of this group were women, and 55% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 5th most popular school in the country for allied health majors who are seeking their undergraduate certificate is High Desert Medical College. Each year, around 1,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 128 undergraduate certificates were handed out to allied health majors at High Desert Medical College. About 94% of this group were women, and 58% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Broward College comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in allied health. Roughly 30,900 attend the school each year. The allied health program at Broward College awarded 125 undergraduate certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. Of these students, 46% were women and 59% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Tulsa Technology Center comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in allied health. Roughly 3,900 attend the school each year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 121 people received their undergraduate certificate in allied health from Tulsa Tech. Around 35% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 58% were women.
El Centro College is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an undergraduate certificate in allied health. Roughly 69,100 attend the school each year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 116 people received their undergraduate certificate in allied health from El Centro College. Around 43% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 25% were women.
The 9th most popular school in the country for allied health majors who are seeking their undergraduate certificate is Institute of Health Sciences. Each year, around 100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 107 undergraduate certificates were handed out to allied health majors at Institute of Health Sciences. Around 55% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 81% were women.
The 10th most popular school in the country for allied health majors who are seeking their undergraduate certificate is American Institute of Medical Sciences & Education. Roughly 400 attend the school each year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 102 people received their undergraduate certificate in allied health from AIMS Education. Around 44% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 87% were women.
South Louisiana Community College comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in allied health. Roughly 5,900 attend the school each year. The allied health program at South Louisiana Community College awarded 99 undergraduate certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. About 33% of this group were women, and 9% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 12th most popular school in the country for allied health majors who are seeking their undergraduate certificate is Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences. Each year, around 200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The allied health program at Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences awarded 95 undergraduate certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. About 49% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
American Medical Academy comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in allied health. Roughly 400 attend the school each year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 95 people received their undergraduate certificate in allied health from American Medical Academy. About 17% of this group were women, and 89% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Mayo Clinic School of Medicine is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an undergraduate certificate in allied health. Each year, around 1,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,342 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,831 per year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 91 people received their undergraduate certificate in allied health from Mayo Clinic School of Medicine. Around 22% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 80% were women.
Victor Valley College comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in allied health. Each year, around 9,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The allied health program at Victor Valley College awarded 89 undergraduate certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. Of these students, 16% were women and 54% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
HCI College is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an undergraduate certificate in allied health. Each year, around 200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The allied health program at HCI College awarded 86 undergraduate certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. Around 40% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 14% were women.
New Mexico State University - Dona Ana is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an undergraduate certificate in allied health. Each year, around 6,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 84 undergraduate certificates were handed out to allied health majors at NMSU Dona Ana. About 29% of this group were women, and 65% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 18th most popular school in the country for allied health majors who are seeking their undergraduate certificate is Hillsborough Community College. Each year, around 19,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 80 undergraduate certificates were handed out to allied health majors at HCC. About 10% of this group were women, and 49% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Palm Beach State College comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in allied health. Each year, around 24,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 77 people received their undergraduate certificate in allied health from Palm Beach State College. About 52% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 19th most popular school in the country for allied health majors who are seeking their undergraduate certificate is The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. Each year, around 3,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,419 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,239 per year. The allied health program at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio awarded 77 undergraduate certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. Of these students, 9% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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Allied Health Concentrations
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Emergency Medical Technology | 5,811 |
| Surgical Technology | 1,913 |
| Sonographer/Ultrasound Technology | 1,175 |
| Radiologic Technology | 1,097 |
| Cardiovascular Technology | 302 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to allied health that offer undergraduate certificates.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Allied Health Services | 43,423 |
| Nursing & Nursing Assistants | 42,522 |
| Health/Medical Admin Services | 20,505 |
| Dental Support Services | 11,713 |
| Bodywork & Therapeutic Services | 2,939 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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