Allied Health Professions at BridgeValley Community & Technical College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Allied Health Professions, you may want to check out the program at BridgeValley Community & Technical College. Get started with the following essential facts.
BridgeValley Community & Technical College is in South Charleston, WV.
During the most recent reporting year, 39 allied health professions graduations were recorded at BridgeValley Community & Technical College.
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Studying Online at BridgeValley Community & Technical College
Many students take online classes at BridgeValley Community & Technical College. Among 1,927 students, 461 (24%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 984 (51%) took at least some classes online.
Allied Health Professions Rankings at BridgeValley Community & Technical College
Rankings can help you compare BridgeValley Community & Technical College’s Allied Health Professions program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | West Virginia | #3 of 14 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | West Virginia | #4 of 13 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #61 of 352 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #120 of 325 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #149 of 1,196 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #594 of 1,196 |
Earnings for Allied Health Professions Graduates from BridgeValley Community & Technical College
Those who finish BridgeValley Community & Technical College’s Allied Health Professions program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $41,784 |
| 2 years | $41,286 |
| 3 years | $46,273 |
| 4 years | $50,275 |
| 5 years | $56,208 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Allied Health Professions graduates from BridgeValley Community & Technical College report median earnings of $50,275, compared with $51,251 for all BridgeValley Community & Technical College graduates — about 2% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Allied Health Professions graduates from BridgeValley Community & Technical College stands at $7,781.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Allied Health Professions graduates at BridgeValley Community & Technical College, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Allied Health Professions graduates at BridgeValley Community & Technical College are 85% women (33) and 15% men (6).
Allied Health Professions Associate’s Program at BridgeValley Community & Technical College
Of the 39 associate’s allied health professions degrees awarded at BridgeValley Community & Technical College, 85% were women (33) and 15% were men (6).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Allied Health Professions associate’s degree recipients at BridgeValley Community & Technical College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 35 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Unknown | 3 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 3% of Allied Health Professions associate’s degree recipients at BridgeValley Community & 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 BridgeValley Community & Technical College
This Allied Health Professions program at BridgeValley Community & Technical College breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Emergency Medical Technology | 3 |
| Respiratory Care Therapy | 14 |
| Sonographer/Ultrasound Technology | 22 |
Top-Paying Careers for Allied Health Professions Graduates
Students who finish Allied Health Professions program at BridgeValley Community & Technical College work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the best-paid 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.