Allied Health Professions at Pima Community College
If you plan to study Allied Health Professions, consider the program at Pima Community College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Pima Community College is in Tucson, AZ.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 311 allied health professions degrees were awarded at Pima Community College.
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Studying Online at Pima Community College
Online coursework is an option at Pima Community College. Among 16,283 students, 5,143 (32%) studied exclusively online and 3,421 (21%) took at least some classes online.
Allied Health Professions Rankings at Pima Community College
Rankings can help you compare Pima Community College’s Allied Health Professions program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Arizona | #1 of 22 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #2 of 126 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Arizona | #8 of 23 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #19 of 1,196 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #31 of 129 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #272 of 1,196 |
Earnings for Allied Health Professions Graduates from Pima Community College
Those who finish Pima 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 | $38,087 |
| 2 years | $41,772 |
| 3 years | $42,428 |
| 4 years | $47,453 |
| 5 years | $56,096 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Allied Health Professions graduates from Pima Community College report median earnings of $47,453, compared with $41,675 for all Pima Community College graduates — about 14% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Allied Health Professions graduates from Pima Community College is $9,992.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Allied Health Professions graduates at Pima Community College, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Allied Health Professions graduates at Pima Community College are 41% women (126) and 59% men (185).
Allied Health Professions Associate’s Program at Pima Community College
Among the 136 associate’s allied health professions degrees awarded at Pima Community College, 45% were women (61) and 55% were men (75).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Allied Health Professions associate’s degree recipients at Pima Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 55 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 52 |
| Black / African American | 6 |
| Asian | 5 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 9 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
| Unknown | 4 |
Minority students account for 55% of Allied Health Professions associate’s degree recipients at Pima 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 Pima Community College
The Allied Health Professions program at Pima Community College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Emergency Medical Technology | 256 |
| Respiratory Care Therapy | 24 |
| Surgical Technology | 10 |
| Radiologic Technology | 21 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Allied Health Professions Graduates
Those who complete Allied Health Professions program at Pima Community College pursue many career paths. The table below ranks 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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