Allied Health Professions at Morehead State University
If you are interested in studying Allied Health Professions, you may want to check out the program at Morehead State University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Morehead State University sits in Morehead, KY.
During the most recent reporting year, 53 allied health professions degrees were granted at Morehead State University.
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Online Class Availability at Morehead State University
Distance learning is available at Morehead State University. Of 8,791 students, 1,107 (13%) studied exclusively online and 3,391 (39%) took at least some classes online.
Allied Health Professions Rankings at Morehead State University
These rankings give you a sense of how Morehead State University’s Allied Health Professions program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Kentucky | #3 of 23 |
| Best Value | Kentucky | #18 of 23 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #126 of 325 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #177 of 352 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #492 of 1,196 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #610 of 1,196 |
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Kentucky | #3 of 23 |
| Best Value | Kentucky | #18 of 23 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #126 of 325 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #177 of 352 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #492 of 1,196 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #610 of 1,196 |
Earnings for Allied Health Professions Graduates from Morehead State University
Students who complete Morehead State University’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 | $49,564 |
| 2 years | $47,985 |
| 3 years | $56,127 |
| 4 years | $57,515 |
| 5 years | $69,957 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Allied Health Professions graduates from Morehead State University take home a median $57,515, compared with $45,141 for all Morehead State University graduates — about 27% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Allied Health Professions graduates from Morehead State University is $24,884.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Allied Health Professions graduates at Morehead State University, by degree type.
Program-wide, Allied Health Professions graduates at Morehead State University are 87% women (46) and 13% men (7).
Allied Health Professions Associate’s Program at Morehead State University
Among the 27 associate’s allied health professions graduates at Morehead State University, 81% were women (22) and 19% were men (5).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Allied Health Professions associate’s degree recipients at Morehead State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 21 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 22% of Allied Health Professions associate’s degree recipients at Morehead State University, below the national average of 45%.*
Allied Health Professions Bachelor’s Program at Morehead State University
Among the 26 bachelor’s allied health professions degrees awarded at Morehead State University, 92% were women (24) and 8% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Allied Health Professions bachelor’s degree recipients at Morehead State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 26 |
*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 Morehead State University
The Allied Health Professions program at Morehead State University breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Medical Radiologic Technology | 50 |
| Respiratory Care Therapy | 3 |
Best-Paid Careers for Allied Health Professions Graduates
Students who finish Allied Health Professions program at Morehead State University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the top-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.