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Allied Health Professions in Alaska

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Allied Health Professions Schools in Alaska

In 2020-2021, 42 students earned their Allied Health degrees in AK.

An Allied Health Professions major is the 21st most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Allied Health Professions Majors in Alaska

Allied Health majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 38
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 3
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 3
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 3
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 1
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 1

Gender Distribution

In Alaska, a allied health major is equally popular with women and men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of allied health majors in Alaska is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 0.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.1%
  • White: 64.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.4%
  • Other Races: 26.2%
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Jobs for Allied Health Professions Grads in Alaska

In this state, there are 2,440 people employed in jobs related to an allied health degree, compared to 1,414,230 nationwide.

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Wages for Allied Health Professions Jobs in Alaska

Allied Health grads earn an average of $65,960 in the state and $61,540 nationwide.

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There are 2 colleges in Alaska that offer allied health degrees. Learn about the most popular 2 below:

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
31% Graduation Rate
11,953 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 52% are considered full time. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.40%.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
6,813 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $10,510. In their early career, UAF grads earn an average salary of $35,456. 91% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

Allied Health Professions Careers in AK

Some of the careers allied health majors go into include:

Job Title AK Job Growth AK Median Salary
Nuclear Medicine Technologists 33% $0
Respiratory Therapists 27% $75,910
Athletic Trainers 25% $45,610
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers 25% $94,130
Surgical Technologists 25% $63,870
Health Technologists and Technicians 23% $59,740
Physician Assistants 21% $120,990
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists 20% $83,990
Health Specialties Professors 17% $71,400
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians 17% $55,770
Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 11% $46,310
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians 6% $57,220
Radiation Therapists 0% $0

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to allied health.

Major Annual Graduates in AK
Nursing 177
Health/Medical Prep Programs 109
Public Health 107
Allied Health Services 49
Dental Support Services 26
Mental & Social Health Services 25
Dietetics & Nutrition Services 22
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science 10

View all majors related to Allied Health Professions

View Nationwide Allied Health Professions Report

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