Allied Health Professions at Southern Union State Community College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Allied Health Professions, consider the program at Southern Union State Community College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Southern Union State Community College is in Wadley, AL.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 82 allied health professions degrees were granted at Southern Union State Community College.
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Online Class Availability at Southern Union State Community College
Online coursework is an option at Southern Union State Community College. Among 5,063 students, 665 (13%) studied exclusively online and 2,315 (46%) took at least some classes online.
Allied Health Professions Rankings at Southern Union State Community College
Rankings can help you compare Southern Union State Community College’s Allied Health Professions program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Alabama | #10 of 22 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Alabama | #14 of 18 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #161 of 352 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #200 of 325 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #446 of 1,196 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #808 of 1,196 |
Earnings for Allied Health Professions Graduates from Southern Union State Community College
Those who finish Southern Union State 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 | $34,891 |
| 2 years | $33,007 |
| 3 years | $40,013 |
| 4 years | $39,936 |
| 5 years | $46,877 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Allied Health Professions graduates from Southern Union State Community College earn a median of $39,936, compared with $37,916 for all Southern Union State Community College graduates — about 5% higher than the school-wide median.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Allied Health Professions graduates at Southern Union State Community College, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Allied Health Professions graduates at Southern Union State Community College are 51% women (42) and 49% men (40).
Allied Health Professions Associate’s Program at Southern Union State Community College
Of the 47 associate’s allied health professions graduates at Southern Union State Community College, 70% were women (33) and 30% were men (14).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Allied Health Professions associate’s degree recipients at Southern Union State Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 39 |
| Black / African American | 3 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 15% of Allied Health Professions associate’s degree recipients at Southern Union State 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 Southern Union State Community College
This Allied Health Professions program at Southern Union State Community College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Emergency Medical Technology | 46 |
| Surgical Technology | 10 |
| Radiologic Technology | 26 |
Top-Paying Careers for Allied Health Professions Graduates
Those who complete Allied Health Professions program at Southern Union State Community College work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Allied Health Professions graduates, 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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