Allied Health Professions at Columbus Technical College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Allied Health Professions, consider the program at Columbus Technical College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Columbus Technical College sits in Columbus, GA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 67 allied health professions degrees were awarded at Columbus Technical College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Columbus Technical College
Online coursework is an option at Columbus Technical College. Among 3,307 students, 1,080 (33%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,027 (31%) took at least some classes online.
Allied Health Professions Rankings at Columbus Technical College
Use these rankings to compare Columbus Technical College’s Allied Health Professions program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Georgia | #16 of 34 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Georgia | #19 of 29 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #72 of 352 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #187 of 325 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #188 of 1,196 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #779 of 1,196 |
Earnings for Allied Health Professions Graduates from Columbus Technical College
Those who finish Columbus Technical College’s Allied 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 | $39,456 |
| 2 years | $46,478 |
| 3 years | $45,509 |
| 4 years | $50,645 |
| 5 years | $60,386 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Allied Health Professions graduates from Columbus Technical College take home a median $50,645, compared with $40,704 for all Columbus Technical College graduates — about 24% higher than the school-wide median.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Allied Health Professions graduates at Columbus Technical College, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Allied Health Professions graduates at Columbus Technical College are 87% women (58) and 13% men (9).
Allied Health Professions Associate’s Program at Columbus Technical College
Of the 41 associate’s allied health professions degrees awarded at Columbus Technical College, 90% were women (37) and 10% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Allied Health Professions associate’s degree recipients at Columbus Technical College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 24 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 8 |
| Black / African American | 7 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 39% of Allied Health Professions associate’s degree recipients at Columbus 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 Columbus Technical College
The Allied Health Professions program at Columbus Technical College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Emergency Medical Technology | 19 |
| Respiratory Care Therapy | 7 |
| Surgical Technology | 11 |
| Sonographer/Ultrasound Technology | 10 |
| Radiologic Technology | 19 |
| Mammography Technician/Technology | 1 |
Best-Paid Careers for Allied Health Professions Graduates
Students who finish Allied Health Professions program at Columbus Technical College go on to a range of careers. Below are the best-paid careers for Allied Health Professions majors, 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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