Health Professions at Allegany College of Maryland
If you are interested in studying Health Professions, consider the program at Allegany College of Maryland. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Allegany College of Maryland is in Cumberland, MD.
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Studying Online at Allegany College of Maryland
Many students take online classes at Allegany College of Maryland. Among 2,762 students, 927 (34%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 711 (26%) took at least some classes online.
Health Professions Rankings at Allegany College of Maryland
Use these rankings to compare Allegany College of Maryland’s Health Professions program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Maryland | #15 of 40 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Maryland | #32 of 39 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #101 of 468 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #297 of 493 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #892 of 3,004 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1830 of 3,031 |
Earnings for Health Professions Graduates from Allegany College of Maryland
Students who complete Allegany College of Maryland’s Health Professions program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $52,095 |
| 2 years | $49,823 |
| 3 years | $49,599 |
| 4 years | $54,633 |
| 5 years | $51,348 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Health Professions graduates from Allegany College of Maryland earn a median of $54,633, compared with $45,587 for all Allegany College of Maryland graduates — about 20% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Health Professions graduates from Allegany College of Maryland stands at $19,964.
Best-Paid Careers for Health Professions Graduates
Students who finish Health Professions program at Allegany College of Maryland pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Health Professions majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Dentists, General | $157,602 |
| Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians | $155,908 |
| Cytotechnologists | $155,812 |
| Cytogenetic Technologists | $155,361 |
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | $153,940 |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technologists | $153,819 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $147,651 |
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other | $138,809 |
| Naturopathic Physicians | $138,086 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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