Allied Health Professions at Florida SouthWestern State College
If you plan to study Allied Health Professions, consider the program at Florida SouthWestern State College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Florida SouthWestern State College is located in Fort Myers, FL.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 306 allied health professions degrees were granted at Florida SouthWestern State College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Florida SouthWestern State College
Many students take online classes at Florida SouthWestern State College. Among 14,301 students, 4,317 (30%) studied exclusively online and 4,480 (31%) took at least some classes online.
Allied Health Professions Rankings at Florida SouthWestern State College
These rankings give you a sense of how Florida SouthWestern State College’s Allied Health Professions program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Florida | #7 of 59 |
| Best Value | Florida | #19 of 69 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #21 of 325 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #130 of 352 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #178 of 1,196 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #312 of 1,196 |
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Florida | #7 of 59 |
| Best Value | Florida | #19 of 69 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #21 of 325 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #130 of 352 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #178 of 1,196 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #312 of 1,196 |
Earnings for Allied Health Professions Graduates from Florida SouthWestern State College
Those who finish Florida SouthWestern State 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 | $55,102 |
| 2 years | $42,376 |
| 3 years | $50,351 |
| 4 years | $56,008 |
| 5 years | $64,751 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Allied Health Professions graduates from Florida SouthWestern State College report median earnings of $56,008, compared with $46,566 for all Florida SouthWestern State College graduates — about 20% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Allied Health Professions graduates from Florida SouthWestern State College comes in at $14,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Allied Health Professions graduates at Florida SouthWestern State College, by degree type.
Program-wide, Allied Health Professions graduates at Florida SouthWestern State College are 37% women (114) and 63% men (192).
Allied Health Professions Associate’s Program at Florida SouthWestern State College
Among the 48 associate’s allied health professions graduates at Florida SouthWestern State College, 56% were women (27) and 44% were men (21).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Allied Health Professions associate’s degree recipients at Florida SouthWestern State College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 22 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 17 |
| Black / African American | 3 |
| Asian | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
| Unknown | 3 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 44% of Allied Health Professions associate’s degree recipients at Florida SouthWestern State College, below the national average of 45%.*
Allied Health Professions Bachelor’s Program at Florida SouthWestern State College
Among the 11 bachelor’s allied health professions graduates at Florida SouthWestern State College, 73% were women (8) and 27% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Allied Health Professions bachelor’s degree recipients at Florida SouthWestern State College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 4 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Unknown | 3 |
Minority students account for 36% of Allied Health Professions bachelor’s degree recipients at Florida SouthWestern State College, higher than the national average of 33%.*
*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 Florida SouthWestern State College
The Allied Health Professions program at Florida SouthWestern State College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Cardiovascular Technology | 9 |
| Emergency Medical Technology | 261 |
| Respiratory Care Therapy | 13 |
| Radiologic Technology | 12 |
| Cardiopulmonary Technologist | 11 |
Top-Paying Careers for Allied Health Professions Graduates
Those who complete Allied Health Professions program at Florida SouthWestern State College go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the top-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
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