Allied Health Services at McLennan Community College
If you plan to study Allied Health Services, consider the program at McLennan Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
McLennan Community College is located in Waco, TX.
During the most recent reporting year, 43 allied health services graduations were recorded at McLennan Community College.
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Online Class Availability at McLennan Community College
Distance learning is available at McLennan Community College. Of 7,850 students, 3,235 (41%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,763 (35%) took at least some classes online.
Allied Health Services Rankings at McLennan Community College
These rankings give you a sense of how McLennan Community College’s Allied Health Services program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #3 of 76 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #6 of 124 |
| Best Value | Texas | #10 of 78 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #18 of 130 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #52 of 1,009 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #115 of 1,049 |
Earnings for Allied Health Services Graduates from McLennan Community College
Those who finish McLennan Community College’s Allied Health Services program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $29,853 |
| 2 years | $38,289 |
| 3 years | $40,787 |
| 4 years | $45,463 |
| 5 years | $49,536 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Allied Health Services graduates from McLennan Community College earn a median of $45,463, compared with $39,841 for all McLennan Community College graduates — about 14% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Allied Health Services graduates from McLennan Community College is $11,500.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Allied Health Services graduates at McLennan Community College, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Allied Health Services graduates at McLennan Community College are 84% women (36) and 16% men (7).
Allied Health Services Associate’s Program at McLennan Community College
Among the 43 associate’s allied health services degrees awarded at McLennan Community College, 84% were women (36) and 16% were men (7).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Allied Health Services associate’s degree recipients at McLennan Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 35 |
| Black / African American | 4 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 3 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 19% of Allied Health Services associate’s degree recipients at McLennan Community College, lower than the national average of 49%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Allied Health Services Concentrations at McLennan Community College
This Allied Health Services program at McLennan Community College breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | 16 |
| Occupational Therapist Assistant | 10 |
| Physical Therapy Technician | 17 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Allied Health Services Graduates
Graduates of the Allied Health Services program at McLennan Community College pursue many career paths. Below are the highest-paying careers for Allied Health Services majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians | $155,908 |
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | $153,940 |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technologists | $153,819 |
| Neurodiagnostic Technologists | $81,316 |
| Histology Technicians | $80,721 |
| Surgical Technologists | $73,045 |
| Pharmacy Technicians | $72,773 |
| Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians | $64,291 |
| Healthcare Support Workers, All Other | $53,362 |
| Speech-Language Pathology Assistants | $48,496 |
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.