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Allied Health in Washington

Allied Health Schools in Washington

754 students earned Allied Health degrees in Washington in the 2021-2022 year.

As a degree choice, Allied Health is the 8th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Allied Health Majors in Washington

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 437
Bachelor’s Degree 72
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 55
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 55
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 35

Gender Distribution

In Washington, 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 Washington is as follows:

  • Asian: 9.3%
  • Black or African American: 2.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 14.3%
  • White: 63.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.4%
  • Other Races: 10.5%
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Jobs for Allied Health Grads in Washington

24,760 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 Washington

A typical salary for a allied health grad in the state is $69,540, compared to a typical salary of $61,540 nationwide.

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

#1

Bellevue College

Bellevue
106 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,546 Total Students

38% of students get financical aid. The student loan default rate is 1.50% which is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 36% are considered full time.

72 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,890 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $4,933. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 74% of students receive it. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

52 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,915 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.70%. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $40,984 after earning their degree at this institution.

48 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,089 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 99%. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $8,759.

48 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,359 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 43% get financial aid. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $7,291.

47 Degrees in Major Awarded
576 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $34,052 after earning their degree at this institution. This private school has an average net price of $30,558. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

37 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,606 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 96% are considered full time. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. A typical student attending Edmonds Community College will pay a net price of $7,417.

34 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,097 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $42,457 after earning their degree at this institution. This public school has an average net price of $5,150. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

30 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,643 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $33,914 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. 77% of students get financical aid.

29 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,698 Total Students

80% of students get financical aid. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $34,202 after earning their degree at this institution. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

29 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
52,434 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $59,911 after graduation. The full-time teacher rate is 80%. Most students complete their degree in 4.24 years.

Allied Health Careers in WA

Some of the careers allied health majors go into include:

Job Title WA Job Growth WA Median Salary
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers 26% $89,210
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians 20% $53,810
Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 20% $72,850
Surgical Technologists 20% $57,240
Health Technologists and Technicians 20% $56,290
Nuclear Medicine Technologists 18% $92,150
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists 18% $92,420
Hearing Aid Specialists 15% $0
Respiratory Therapy Technicians -17% $55,910

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

Major Annual Graduates in WA
Allied Health Services 2,701
Health/Medical Admin Services 955
Dental Support Services 803
Nursing & Nursing Assistants 649
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science 519
Mental & Social Health Services 445
Health Sciences & Services 408
Bodywork & Therapeutic Services 70

View all majors related to Allied Health

View Nationwide Allied Health Report

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