Allied Health Professions at Howard Community College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Allied Health Professions, consider the program at Howard Community College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Howard Community College is in Columbia, MD.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 53 allied health professions degrees were awarded at Howard Community College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Howard Community College
Distance learning is available at Howard Community College. Of 8,643 students, 1,870 (22%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,872 (45%) took at least some classes online.
Allied Health Professions Rankings at Howard Community College
Use these rankings to compare Howard Community College’s Allied Health Professions program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Maryland | #11 of 19 |
| Best Value | Maryland | #11 of 20 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #52 of 174 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #106 of 178 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #499 of 1,196 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #574 of 1,196 |
Earnings for Allied Health Professions Graduates from Howard Community College
Graduates of Howard Community 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 | $58,405 |
| 2 years | $55,512 |
| 3 years | $57,869 |
| 4 years | $71,573 |
| 5 years | $76,865 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Allied Health Professions graduates from Howard Community College take home a median $71,573, compared with $49,077 for all Howard Community College graduates — about 46% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Allied Health Professions graduates from Howard Community College stands at $23,113.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Allied Health Professions graduates at Howard Community College, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Allied Health Professions graduates at Howard Community College are 70% women (37) and 30% men (16).
Allied Health Professions Associate’s Program at Howard Community College
Among the 49 associate’s allied health professions degrees awarded at Howard Community College, 71% were women (35) and 29% were men (14).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Allied Health Professions associate’s degree recipients at Howard Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 12 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 7 |
| Black / African American | 16 |
| Asian | 10 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 71% of Allied Health Professions associate’s degree recipients at Howard 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 Howard Community College
This Allied Health Professions program at Howard Community College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Cardiovascular Technology | 16 |
| Emergency Medical Technology | 2 |
| Medical Radiologic Technology | 20 |
| Sonographer/Ultrasound Technology | 15 |
Best-Paid Careers for Allied Health Professions Graduates
Those who complete Allied Health Professions program at Howard Community College go on to a range of careers. Below are 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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