Allied Health Professions at Flathead Valley Community College
If you plan to study Allied Health Professions, take a look at what Flathead Valley Community College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Flathead Valley Community College is in Kalispell, MT.
During the most recent reporting year, 15 allied health professions degrees were awarded at Flathead Valley Community College.
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Studying Online at Flathead Valley Community College
Distance learning is available at Flathead Valley Community College. Of 2,234 students, 279 (12%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 489 (22%) took at least some classes online.
Allied Health Professions Rankings at Flathead Valley Community College
Use these rankings to compare Flathead Valley Community College’s Allied Health Professions program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Montana | #1 of 6 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Montana | #6 of 6 |
| Best Value | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #17 of 41 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #35 of 38 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #510 of 1,196 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #974 of 1,196 |
Earnings for Allied Health Professions Graduates from Flathead Valley Community College
Graduates of Flathead Valley 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 |
|---|---|
| 2 years | $38,289 |
| 3 years | $40,906 |
| 4 years | $37,429 |
| 5 years | $52,816 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Allied Health Professions graduates from Flathead Valley Community College report median earnings of $37,429, compared with $40,137 for all Flathead Valley Community College graduates — about 7% lower than the school-wide median.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Allied Health Professions graduates at Flathead Valley Community College, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Allied Health Professions graduates at Flathead Valley Community College are 67% women (10) and 33% men (5).
Allied Health Professions Associate’s Program at Flathead Valley Community College
Of the 15 associate’s allied health professions degrees awarded at Flathead Valley Community College, 67% were women (10) and 33% were men (5).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Allied Health Professions associate’s degree recipients at Flathead Valley Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 14 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
Minority students account for 7% of Allied Health Professions associate’s degree recipients at Flathead Valley Community 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 Flathead Valley Community College
This Allied Health Professions program at Flathead Valley Community College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Emergency Medical Technology | 7 |
| Surgical Technology | 3 |
| Radiologic Technology | 5 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Allied Health Professions Graduates
Those who complete Allied Health Professions program at Flathead Valley Community College go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.