Allied Health Professions at Community College of Allegheny County
What traits are you looking for in a school for Allied Health Professions, consider the program at Community College of Allegheny County. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Community College of Allegheny County is located in Pittsburgh, PA.
During the most recent reporting year, 135 allied health professions degrees were awarded at Community College of Allegheny County.
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Online & Distance Learning at Community College of Allegheny County
Distance learning is available at Community College of Allegheny County. Among 10,609 students, 1,913 (18%) studied exclusively online and 2,629 (25%) took at least some classes online.
Allied Health Professions Rankings at Community College of Allegheny County
These rankings give you a sense of how Community College of Allegheny County’s Allied Health Professions program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Pennsylvania | #4 of 61 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Pennsylvania | #41 of 61 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #44 of 174 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #128 of 178 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #410 of 1,196 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #772 of 1,196 |
Earnings for Allied Health Professions Graduates from Community College of Allegheny County
Those who finish Community College of Allegheny County’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 | $43,472 |
| 2 years | $41,855 |
| 3 years | $44,018 |
| 4 years | $48,203 |
| 5 years | $51,953 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Allied Health Professions graduates from Community College of Allegheny County take home a median $48,203, compared with $43,778 for all Community College of Allegheny County graduates — about 10% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Allied Health Professions graduates from Community College of Allegheny County stands at $23,622.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Allied Health Professions graduates at Community College of Allegheny County, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Allied Health Professions graduates at Community College of Allegheny County are 78% women (105) and 22% men (30).
Allied Health Professions Associate’s Program at Community College of Allegheny County
Among the 119 associate’s allied health professions graduates at Community College of Allegheny County, 76% were women (90) and 24% were men (29).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Allied Health Professions associate’s degree recipients at Community College of Allegheny County.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 88 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| Black / African American | 6 |
| Asian | 8 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| Unknown | 11 |
Minority students account for 17% of Allied Health Professions associate’s degree recipients at Community College of Allegheny County, 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 Community College of Allegheny County
The Allied Health Professions program at Community College of Allegheny County breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nuclear Medical Technology | 8 |
| Medical Radiologic Technology | 15 |
| Respiratory Care Therapy | 23 |
| Surgical Technology | 7 |
| Sonographer/Ultrasound Technology | 41 |
| Radiologic Technology | 41 |
Best-Paid Careers for Allied Health Professions Graduates
Students who finish Allied Health Professions program at Community College of Allegheny County pursue many career paths. Here are the highest-paying 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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