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Allied Health in Utah

Allied Health Schools in Utah

1,060 students earned Allied Health degrees in Utah in the 2021-2022 year.

In terms of popularity, Allied Health is the 5th most popular major in the state out of a total 45 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Allied Health Majors in Utah

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 267
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 222
Bachelor’s Degree 199
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 158
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 158

Gender Distribution

In Utah, 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 Utah is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.1%
  • Black or African American: 0.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.7%
  • White: 79.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.1%
  • Other Races: 8.0%
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Jobs for Allied Health Grads in Utah

There are 10,980 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 Utah

A typical salary for a allied health grad in the state is $57,040, compared to a typical salary of $61,540 nationwide.

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

378 Degrees in Major Awarded
34% Graduation Rate
29,774 Total Students

In their early career, WSU grads earn an average salary of $43,734. Most students complete their degree in 4.93 years. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 21 to 1.

91 Degrees in Major Awarded
642 Total Students

83% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student to faculty ratio is 6 to 1. In their early career, Southwest Tech grads earn an average salary of $30,873.

#3

Salt Lake Community College

Salt Lake City
64 Degrees in Major Awarded
27,225 Total Students

17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. In their early career, Salt Lake Community College grads earn an average salary of $38,500. 69% of students get financical aid.

#4

Dixie Technical College

Saint George
63 Degrees in Major Awarded
958 Total Students

A typical student attending Dixie Tech will pay a net price of $10,151. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $29,735 after earning their degree at this institution. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 7 to 1.

#5

Dixie State University

Saint George
49 Degrees in Major Awarded
21% Graduation Rate
12,266 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $34,797 after earning their degree at this institution. 22 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The 3.10% student loan default rate is lower than average.

41 Degrees in Major Awarded
29% Graduation Rate
41,262 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 25 to 1. It takes the average student 4.79 years to graduate. A typical student attending UVU will pay a net price of $9,464.

27 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,778 Total Students

38% of students get financical aid. The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1. Graduates earn an average $36,469 after graduation.

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
78% Graduation Rate
34,811 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 65% get financial aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 71% are considered full time. An average student at BYU will pay a net price of $13,522.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,772 Total Students

14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $31,031 a year. 63% of students get financical aid.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,704 Total Students

36% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. A typical student attending Bridgerland ATC will pay a net price of $7,845. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $36,093 after earning their degree at this institution.

#10

University of Utah

Salt Lake City
14 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
34,464 Total Students

The average student takes 4.68 years to complete their degree at U of U. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $12,867. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $52,102 after earning their degree at this institution.

Allied Health Careers in UT

Some of the careers allied health majors go into include:

Job Title UT Job Growth UT Median Salary
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers 46% $76,730
Health Technologists and Technicians 46% $38,490
Surgical Technologists 39% $41,540
Nuclear Medicine Technologists 39% $74,790
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians 38% $0
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists 33% $68,790
Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 30% $30,550
Hearing Aid Specialists 22% $53,350

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

Major Annual Graduates in UT
Nursing & Nursing Assistants 2,126
Health/Medical Admin Services 1,405
Allied Health Services 1,118
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science 607
Dental Support Services 457
Health Sciences & Services 426
Bodywork & Therapeutic Services 164
Mental & Social Health Services 17

View all majors related to Allied Health

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