Undergraduate Certificates in Allied Health Professions
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Education Levels of Allied Health Majors
In 2020-2021, 11,543 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 | 27,677 |
| Basic Certificate | 20,874 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 11,543 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 9,264 |
Earnings of Allied Health Majors With Undergraduate Certificates
The median salary for graduates holding an undergraduate certificate in allied health is $37,975. 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 $30,344 and the high is $43,752.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding an undergraduate certificate in allied health is $14,476. 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, $18,657 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $9,648.
The median monthly payment of a allied health graduate with a 10-year repayment plan is $101.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their undergraduate certificate in allied health. About 56.8% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 4,989 |
| Women | 6,554 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of allied health undergraduate certificate students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 442 |
| Black or African American | 909 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2,460 |
| White | 6,921 |
| International Students | 54 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 757 |
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. Roughly 500 attend the school each year. The allied health program at Center for Allied Health Education awarded 219 undergraduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. About 66% of this group were women, and 37% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for allied health majors who are seeking their undergraduate certificate is National University College. Each year, around 25,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,444 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,020 per year. The allied health program at National University College awarded 218 undergraduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 52% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. Each year, around 100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 157 people received their undergraduate certificate in allied health from New York Medical Career Training Center. Around 92% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 96% 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. Roughly 0 attend the school each year. The allied health program at Associated Technical College-Los Angeles awarded 134 undergraduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 73% were women and 71% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 5th most popular school in the country for allied health majors who are seeking their undergraduate certificate is High Desert Medical College. Roughly 1,000 attend the school each year. The allied health program at High Desert Medical College awarded 128 undergraduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 92% were women and 66% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Broward College comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in allied health. Each year, around 33,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 125 people received their undergraduate certificate in allied health from BC. Around 58% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 27% were women.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 121 people received their undergraduate certificate in allied health from Tulsa Tech. About 57% of this group were women, and 34% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
El Centro College is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an undergraduate certificate in allied health. Each year, around 74,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 116 people received their undergraduate certificate in allied health from El Centro College. Of these students, 29% were women and 45% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 9th most popular school in the country for allied health majors who are seeking their undergraduate certificate is Institute of Health Sciences. Roughly 0 attend the school each year. The allied health program at Institute of Health Sciences awarded 107 undergraduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. About 79% of this group were women, and 48% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. The allied health program at American Institute of Medical Sciences & Education awarded 102 undergraduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 49% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 82% 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 5,800 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 99 undergraduate certificates were handed out to allied health majors at South Louisiana Community College. Around 8% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 20% were women.
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 300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The allied health program at Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences awarded 95 undergraduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 54% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
American Medical Academy comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in allied health. Roughly 500 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 95 undergraduate certificates were handed out to allied health majors at 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 $11,738 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,362 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 91 people received their undergraduate certificate in allied health from Mayo Clinic School of Medicine. Around 11% 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 10,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 89 people received their undergraduate certificate in allied health from Victor Valley College. About 44% of this group were women, and 53% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
HCI College is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an undergraduate certificate in allied health. Roughly 700 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 86 undergraduate certificates were handed out to allied health majors at HCI College. About 23% of this group were women, and 22% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 7,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 84 undergraduate certificates were handed out to allied health majors at NMSU Dona Ana. About 40% of this group were women, and 67% 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 19,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 80 undergraduate certificates were handed out to allied health majors at HCC. About 14% of this group were women, and 35% 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 26,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The allied health program at Palm Beach State College awarded 77 undergraduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 43% were women.
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 $6,232 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 2020-2021 school year. Around 57% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 19% were women.
Allied Health Concentrations
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Emergency Medical Technology | 5,524 |
| Surgical Technology | 2,452 |
| Sonographer/Ultrasound Technology | 1,191 |
| Radiologic Technology | 1,030 |
| Medical Radiologic Technology | 257 |
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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 | 44,973 |
| Nursing & Nursing Assistants | 43,520 |
| Health/Medical Admin Services | 19,645 |
| Dental Support Services | 11,147 |
| Bodywork & Therapeutic Services | 3,268 |
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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