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Allied Health Professions Schools in Utah

788 Allied Health students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

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

Education Levels of Allied Health Professions Majors in Utah

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 238
Associate Degree 232
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 164
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 164
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 164
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 154
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 154

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: 1.5%
  • Black or African American: 1.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 9.4%
  • White: 80.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.6%
  • Other Races: 6.5%
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Jobs for Allied Health Professions 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 Professions 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
31% Graduation Rate
29,596 Total Students

In their early career, WSU grads earn an average salary of $41,013. The student loan default rate of 4.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $11,647.

91 Degrees in Major Awarded
586 Total Students

8 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 82% of students get financical aid. In their early career, Southwest Tech grads earn an average salary of $29,589.

#3

Salt Lake Community College

Salt Lake City
64 Degrees in Major Awarded
27,293 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 23%. Graduates earn an average $35,969 after graduation. The student loan default rate of 9.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#4

Dixie Technical College

Saint George
63 Degrees in Major Awarded
815 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $24,549 after graduation. 8 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 78% of students receive it.

#5

Dixie State University

Saint George
49 Degrees in Major Awarded
22% Graduation Rate
12,043 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 25 to 1. The student loan default rate of 8.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The full-time teacher rate is 39%.

41 Degrees in Major Awarded
33% Graduation Rate
40,936 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 74% of students receive it. 24 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. In their early career, UVU grads earn an average salary of $39,359.

27 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,814 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $4,102. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $29,568 a year.

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
36,461 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 21 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $49,424 after earning their degree at this institution. This private institution charges an average net price of $13,474.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,795 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 39% get financial aid. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $27,041 after earning their degree at this institution. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,469 Total Students

48% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $32,263 after earning their degree at this institution. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

#10

University of Utah

Salt Lake City
14 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
33,081 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $13,572. The average student takes 4.68 years to complete their degree at U of U. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 87% of students receive it.

Allied Health Professions 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 Professions

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