Allied Health Professions at Luzerne County Community College
If you are interested in studying Allied Health Professions, you may want to check out the program at Luzerne County Community College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Luzerne County Community College is located in Nanticoke, PA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 37 allied health professions degrees were granted at Luzerne County Community College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Luzerne County Community College
Online coursework is an option at Luzerne County Community College. Of 4,460 students, 739 (17%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,088 (24%) took at least some classes online.
Allied Health Professions Rankings at Luzerne County Community College
Rankings can help you compare Luzerne County Community College’s Allied Health Professions program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Pennsylvania | #6 of 61 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Pennsylvania | #34 of 61 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #53 of 174 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #114 of 178 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #506 of 1,196 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #613 of 1,196 |
Earnings for Allied Health Professions Graduates from Luzerne County Community College
Graduates of Luzerne County 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 | $51,046 |
| 2 years | $50,856 |
| 3 years | $55,298 |
| 4 years | $61,228 |
| 5 years | $80,311 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Allied Health Professions graduates from Luzerne County Community College earn a median of $61,228, compared with $46,981 for all Luzerne County Community College graduates — about 30% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Allied Health Professions graduates from Luzerne County Community College comes in at $17,741.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Allied Health Professions graduates at Luzerne County Community College, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Allied Health Professions graduates at Luzerne County Community College are 73% women (27) and 27% men (10).
Allied Health Professions Associate’s Program at Luzerne County Community College
Among the 25 associate’s allied health professions degrees awarded at Luzerne County Community College, 80% were women (20) and 20% were men (5).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Allied Health Professions associate’s degree recipients at Luzerne County Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 15 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 6 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 32% of Allied Health Professions associate’s degree recipients at Luzerne County 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 Luzerne County Community College
This Allied Health Professions program at Luzerne County Community College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Emergency Medical Technology | 14 |
| Respiratory Care Therapy | 15 |
| Surgical Technology | 8 |
Best-Paid Careers for Allied Health Professions Graduates
Graduates of the Allied Health Professions program at Luzerne County Community College pursue many career paths. Below are 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
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