Allied Health Professions at Sentara College of Health Sciences
If you plan to study Allied Health Professions, take a look at what Sentara College of Health Sciences. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Sentara College of Health Sciences is located in Chesapeake, VA.
During the most recent reporting year, 21 allied health professions degrees were granted at Sentara College of Health Sciences.
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Online & Distance Learning at Sentara College of Health Sciences
Many students take online classes at Sentara College of Health Sciences. Among 312 students, 11 (4%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 301 (96%) took at least some classes online.
Allied Health Professions Rankings at Sentara College of Health Sciences
Use these rankings to compare Sentara College of Health Sciences’s Allied Health Professions program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Virginia | #29 of 32 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #298 of 325 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1059 of 1,196 |
Earnings for Allied Health Professions Graduates from Sentara College of Health Sciences
Graduates of Sentara College of Health Sciences’s Allied Health Professions program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $52,636 |
| 2 years | $55,964 |
| 3 years | $59,224 |
| 4 years | $61,695 |
| 5 years | $66,953 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Allied Health Professions graduates from Sentara College of Health Sciences report median earnings of $61,695, compared with $69,390 for all Sentara College of Health Sciences graduates — about 11% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Allied Health Professions graduates from Sentara College of Health Sciences is $21,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Allied Health Professions graduates at Sentara College of Health Sciences, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Allied Health Professions graduates at Sentara College of Health Sciences are 90% women (19) and 10% men (2).
Allied Health Professions Associate’s Program at Sentara College of Health Sciences
Of the 21 associate’s allied health professions graduates at Sentara College of Health Sciences, 90% were women (19) and 10% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Allied Health Professions associate’s degree recipients at Sentara College of Health Sciences.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 15 |
| Black / African American | 4 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 29% of Allied Health Professions associate’s degree recipients at Sentara College of Health Sciences, below 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 Sentara College of Health Sciences
This Allied Health Professions program at Sentara College of Health Sciences includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Cardiovascular Technology | 12 |
| Surgical Technology | 9 |
Best-Paid Careers for Allied Health Professions Graduates
Graduates of the Allied Health Professions program at Sentara College of Health Sciences work across a variety of fields. 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
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