Allied Health Professions at Elgin Community College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Allied Health Professions, consider the program at Elgin Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Elgin Community College is in Elgin, IL.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 92 allied health professions degrees were granted at Elgin Community College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Elgin Community College
Distance learning is available at Elgin Community College. Among 10,251 students, 1,268 (12%) studied exclusively online and 2,609 (25%) took at least some classes online.
Allied Health Professions Rankings at Elgin Community College
Use these rankings to compare Elgin Community College’s Allied Health Professions program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #7 of 42 |
| Best Value | Illinois | #12 of 40 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #16 of 178 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #28 of 188 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #130 of 1,196 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #228 of 1,196 |
Earnings for Allied Health Professions Graduates from Elgin Community College
Students who complete Elgin Community 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 | $52,333 |
| 2 years | $47,816 |
| 3 years | $51,164 |
| 4 years | $51,701 |
| 5 years | $59,283 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Allied Health Professions graduates from Elgin Community College take home a median $51,701, compared with $46,013 for all Elgin Community College graduates — about 12% higher than the school-wide median.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Allied Health Professions graduates at Elgin Community College, by degree type.
Program-wide, Allied Health Professions graduates at Elgin Community College are 64% women (59) and 36% men (33).
Allied Health Professions Associate’s Program at Elgin Community College
Among the 29 associate’s allied health professions graduates at Elgin Community College, 83% were women (24) and 17% were men (5).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Allied Health Professions associate’s degree recipients at Elgin Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 12 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 12 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 52% of Allied Health Professions associate’s degree recipients at Elgin Community College, above 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 Elgin Community College
This Allied Health Professions program at Elgin Community College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Emergency Medical Technology | 33 |
| Surgical Technology | 44 |
| Radiologic Technology | 14 |
| MRI Technician | 1 |
Top-Paying Careers for Allied Health Professions Graduates
Graduates of the Allied Health Professions program at Elgin Community 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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