Allied Health Professions at West Kentucky Community and Technical College
If you are interested in studying Allied Health Professions, consider the program at West Kentucky Community and Technical College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
West Kentucky Community and Technical College is located in Paducah, KY.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 50 allied health professions degrees were granted at West Kentucky Community and Technical College.
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Online Class Availability at West Kentucky Community and Technical College
Distance learning is available at West Kentucky Community and Technical College. Among 5,274 students, 1,354 (26%) studied exclusively online and 1,189 (23%) took at least some classes online.
Allied Health Professions Rankings at West Kentucky Community and Technical College
These rankings give you a sense of how West Kentucky Community and Technical College’s Allied Health Professions program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Kentucky | #8 of 23 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Kentucky | #10 of 23 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #76 of 352 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #195 of 325 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #197 of 1,196 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #799 of 1,196 |
Earnings for Allied Health Professions Graduates from West Kentucky Community and Technical College
Graduates of West Kentucky Community and Technical College’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 | $39,911 |
| 2 years | $43,798 |
| 3 years | $44,199 |
| 4 years | $49,576 |
| 5 years | $51,735 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Allied Health Professions graduates from West Kentucky Community and Technical College take home a median $49,576, compared with $38,565 for all West Kentucky Community and Technical College graduates — about 29% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Allied Health Professions graduates from West Kentucky Community and Technical College is $11,879.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Allied Health Professions graduates at West Kentucky Community and Technical College, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Allied Health Professions graduates at West Kentucky Community and Technical College are 68% women (34) and 32% men (16).
Allied Health Professions Associate’s Program at West Kentucky Community and Technical College
Among the 28 associate’s allied health professions degrees awarded at West Kentucky Community and Technical College, 82% were women (23) and 18% were men (5).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Allied Health Professions associate’s degree recipients at West Kentucky Community and Technical College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 26 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
Minority students account for 7% of Allied Health Professions associate’s degree recipients at West Kentucky Community and Technical 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 West Kentucky Community and Technical College
The Allied Health Professions program at West Kentucky Community and Technical College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Emergency Medical Technology | 22 |
| Surgical Technology | 4 |
| Sonographer/Ultrasound Technology | 9 |
| Radiologic Technology | 15 |
Best-Paid Careers for Allied Health Professions Graduates
Students who finish Allied Health Professions program at West Kentucky Community and Technical College work across a variety of fields. Below are the best-paid 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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