Allied Health Professions at The College of Health Care Professions-Northwest
If you plan to study Allied Health Professions, consider the program at The College of Health Care Professions-Northwest. Get started with the following essential facts.
The College of Health Care Professions-Northwest is in Houston, TX.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 307 allied health professions graduations were recorded at The College of Health Care Professions-Northwest.
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Online & Distance Learning at The College of Health Care Professions-Northwest
Distance learning is available at The College of Health Care Professions-Northwest. Among 4,530 students, 3,045 (67%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 241 (5%) took at least some classes online.
Allied Health Professions Rankings at The College of Health Care Professions-Northwest
These rankings give you a sense of how The College of Health Care Professions-Northwest’s Allied Health Professions program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Texas | #67 of 76 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #76 of 81 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #117 of 126 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #122 of 129 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1085 of 1,196 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1138 of 1,196 |
Earnings for Allied Health Professions Graduates from The College of Health Care Professions-Northwest
Students who complete The College of Health Care Professions-Northwest’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 | $33,859 |
| 2 years | $32,403 |
| 3 years | $33,262 |
| 4 years | $36,986 |
| 5 years | $39,204 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Allied Health Professions graduates from The College of Health Care Professions-Northwest take home a median $36,986, compared with $32,657 for all The College of Health Care Professions-Northwest graduates — about 13% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Allied Health Professions graduates from The College of Health Care Professions-Northwest is $23,274.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Allied Health Professions graduates at The College of Health Care Professions-Northwest, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Allied Health Professions graduates at The College of Health Care Professions-Northwest are 80% women (247) and 20% men (60).
Allied Health Professions Associate’s Program at The College of Health Care Professions-Northwest
Among the 197 associate’s allied health professions degrees awarded at The College of Health Care Professions-Northwest, 78% were women (154) and 22% were men (43).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Allied Health Professions associate’s degree recipients at The College of Health Care Professions-Northwest.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 40 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 110 |
| Black / African American | 29 |
| Asian | 8 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 3 |
| Two or More Races | 4 |
| Unknown | 3 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 78% of Allied Health Professions associate’s degree recipients at The College of Health Care Professions-Northwest, higher 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 The College of Health Care Professions-Northwest
This Allied Health Professions program at The College of Health Care Professions-Northwest offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Cardiovascular Technology | 16 |
| Surgical Technology | 30 |
| Sonographer/Ultrasound Technology | 24 |
| Radiologic Technology | 237 |
Best-Paid Careers for Allied Health Professions Graduates
Graduates of the Allied Health Professions program at The College of Health Care Professions-Northwest 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
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