Allied Health Professions at Houston Community College
If you plan to study Allied Health Professions, consider the program at Houston Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Houston Community College is located in Houston, TX.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 161 allied health professions degrees were granted at Houston Community College.
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Studying Online at Houston Community College
Online coursework is an option at Houston Community College. Of 53,253 students, 15,681 (29%) studied exclusively online and 16,085 (30%) took at least some classes online.
Allied Health Professions Rankings at Houston Community College
These rankings give you a sense of how Houston Community College’s Allied Health Professions program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #16 of 81 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #21 of 129 |
| Best Value | Texas | #25 of 76 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #33 of 126 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #184 of 1,196 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #199 of 1,196 |
Earnings for Allied Health Professions Graduates from Houston Community College
Students who complete Houston Community College’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 | $54,170 |
| 2 years | $50,418 |
| 3 years | $60,137 |
| 4 years | $64,360 |
| 5 years | $79,117 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Allied Health Professions graduates from Houston Community College report median earnings of $64,360, compared with $40,924 for all Houston Community College graduates — about 57% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Allied Health Professions graduates from Houston Community College stands at $15,612.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of Allied Health Professions graduates at Houston Community College, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Allied Health Professions graduates at Houston Community College are 65% women (105) and 35% men (56).
Allied Health Professions Associate’s Program at Houston Community College
Among the 94 associate’s allied health professions degrees awarded at Houston Community College, 68% were women (64) and 32% were men (30).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Allied Health Professions associate’s degree recipients at Houston Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 16 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 45 |
| Black / African American | 11 |
| Asian | 12 |
| Two or More Races | 3 |
| International (Nonresident) | 6 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 76% of Allied Health Professions associate’s degree recipients at Houston Community College, higher 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 Houston Community College
The Allied Health Professions program at Houston Community College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Emergency Medical Technology | 40 |
| Nuclear Medical Technology | 21 |
| Respiratory Care Therapy | 13 |
| Surgical Technology | 13 |
| Sonographer/Ultrasound Technology | 22 |
| Radiologic Technology | 52 |
Best-Paid Careers for Allied Health Professions Graduates
Graduates of the Allied Health Professions program at Houston Community College work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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