Allied Health Services at Southern Union State Community College
If you are interested in studying Allied Health Services, take a look at what Southern Union State Community College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Southern Union State Community College is in Wadley, AL.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 42 allied health services degrees were awarded at Southern Union State Community College.
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Online Class Availability at Southern Union State Community College
Many students take online classes at Southern Union State Community College. Among 5,063 students, 665 (13%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,315 (46%) took at least some classes online.
Allied Health Services Rankings at Southern Union State Community College
Rankings can help you compare Southern Union State Community College’s Allied Health Services program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Alabama | #7 of 15 |
| Best Value | Alabama | #8 of 17 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #101 of 251 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #118 of 290 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #338 of 1,049 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #455 of 1,009 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Allied Health Services graduates at Southern Union State Community College, by degree type.
Program-wide, Allied Health Services graduates at Southern Union State Community College are 83% women (35) and 17% men (7).
Allied Health Services Associate’s Program at Southern Union State Community College
Of the 30 associate’s allied health services graduates at Southern Union State Community College, 77% were women (23) and 23% were men (7).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Allied Health Services associate’s degree recipients at Southern Union State Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 19 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Black / African American | 7 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 33% of Allied Health Services associate’s degree recipients at Southern Union State Community College, below 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 Southern Union State Community College
The Allied Health Services program at Southern Union State Community College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | 19 |
| Physical Therapy Technician | 23 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Allied Health Services Graduates
Graduates of the Allied Health Services program at Southern Union State Community College pursue many career paths. Below are the best-paid 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
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