Allied Health Professions at Bluegrass Community and Technical College
If you plan to study Allied Health Professions, take a look at what Bluegrass Community and Technical College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Bluegrass Community and Technical College sits in Lexington, KY.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 90 allied health professions degrees were awarded at Bluegrass Community and Technical College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Bluegrass Community and Technical College
Online coursework is an option at Bluegrass Community and Technical College. Among 12,965 students, 4,487 (35%) studied exclusively online and 2,965 (23%) took at least some classes online.
Allied Health Professions Rankings at Bluegrass Community and Technical College
These rankings give you a sense of how Bluegrass Community and Technical College’s Allied Health Professions program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Kentucky | #8 of 23 |
| Best Value | Kentucky | #14 of 23 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #110 of 352 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #180 of 325 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #257 of 1,196 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #756 of 1,196 |
Earnings for Allied Health Professions Graduates from Bluegrass Community and Technical College
Those who finish Bluegrass Community and Technical College’s Allied Health Professions program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $46,277 |
| 2 years | $43,493 |
| 3 years | $46,981 |
| 4 years | $46,727 |
| 5 years | $56,324 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Allied Health Professions graduates from Bluegrass Community and Technical College report median earnings of $46,727, compared with $42,021 for all Bluegrass Community and Technical College graduates — about 11% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Allied Health Professions graduates from Bluegrass Community and Technical College is $19,348.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Allied Health Professions graduates at Bluegrass Community and Technical College, by degree type.
Program-wide, Allied Health Professions graduates at Bluegrass Community and Technical College are 69% women (62) and 31% men (28).
Allied Health Professions Associate’s Program at Bluegrass Community and Technical College
Among the 58 associate’s allied health professions graduates at Bluegrass Community and Technical College, 76% were women (44) and 24% were men (14).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Allied Health Professions associate’s degree recipients at Bluegrass Community and Technical College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 44 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 4 |
| Black / African American | 4 |
| Asian | 1 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 4 |
Minority students account for 24% of Allied Health Professions associate’s degree recipients at Bluegrass Community and Technical College, lower than the national average of 45%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Allied Health Professions Concentrations at Bluegrass Community and Technical College
This Allied Health Professions program at Bluegrass Community and Technical College breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Emergency Medical Technology | 25 |
| Respiratory Care Therapy | 23 |
| Surgical Technology | 14 |
| Sonographer/Ultrasound Technology | 11 |
| Radiologic Technology | 17 |
Top-Paying Careers for Allied Health Professions Graduates
Those who complete Allied Health Professions program at Bluegrass Community and Technical College work across a variety of fields. Here are the highest-paying careers for Allied Health Professions graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | $153,940 |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technologists | $153,819 |
| Surgical Assistants | $141,004 |
| Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | $137,802 |
| Respiratory Therapists | $128,345 |
| Nuclear Medicine Technologists | $119,042 |
| Anesthesiologist Assistants | $116,229 |
| Nuclear Monitoring Technicians | $115,968 |
| Emergency Medical Technicians | $105,175 |
| Hearing Aid Specialists | $96,168 |
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
More about our data sources and methodologies.