Associate Degrees in Allied Health Professions
Education Levels of Allied Health Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 29,240 people earned their associate degree in allied health. This makes it the 5th most popular associate degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in allied health at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Associate Degree | 29,240 |
| Basic Certificate | 22,225 |
| Master’s Degree | 14,052 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 11,022 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 7,962 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 786 |
| Graduate Certificate | 126 |
Earnings of Allied Health Majors With Associate Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding an associate degree in allied health is $54,178. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $47,650 to a high of $59,765.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding an associate degree in allied health is $10,636. The school you go to and how long it takes you to graduate, among other things, can cause this number to vary. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $15,453 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $8,712.
The median monthly payment of a allied health graduate with a 10-year repayment plan is $126.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their associate degree in allied health. About 74.7% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 7,411 |
| Women | 21,829 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of allied health associate degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1,562 |
| Black or African American | 2,595 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6,906 |
| White | 15,589 |
| International Students | 177 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 2,411 |
Most Popular Allied Health Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 982 colleges that offer an associate degree in allied health. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for allied health students seekingan associate degree is Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale. Roughly 20,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $22,936 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $33,390 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 520 people received their associate degree in allied health from Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale. About 76% of this group were women, and 41% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale allied health graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $54,178.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for allied health majors who are seeking their associate degree is Ivy Tech Community College. Roughly 63,800 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 405 people received their associate degree in allied health from Ivy Tech Community College. Of these students, 80% were women and 19% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their associate degree in allied health at Ivy Tech Community College make a median salary of 54,178.
West Coast Ultrasound Institute comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in allied health. Each year, around 800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 362 people received their associate degree in allied health from West Coast Ultrasound Institute. Around 65% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 76% were women. Data shows that West Coast Ultrasound Institute graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $54,178.
Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in allied health. Roughly 2,400 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 215 people received their associate degree in allied health from Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts. Of these students, 69% were women and 70% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $54,178.
The 5th most popular school in the country for allied health majors who are seeking their associate degree is San Jacinto Community College. Roughly 31,100 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 173 people received their associate degree in allied health from San Jacinto College. Around 72% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 88% were women. Data shows that San Jacinto College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $54,178.
Columbia Central University - Caguas is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in allied health. Each year, around 700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,314 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,780 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 170 people received their associate degree in allied health from Columbia Central University - Caguas. Of these students, 89% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their associate degree in allied health at Columbia Central University - Caguas make a median salary of 54,178.
Weber State University is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in allied health. Each year, around 29,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,471 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,089 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 163 people received their associate degree in allied health from WSU. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 82% were women. Data shows that WSU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $54,178.
CBD College is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in allied health. Each year, around 900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 152 people received their associate degree in allied health from Community Based Education and Development. Around 62% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 81% were women. Those who complete their associate degree in allied health at CBD College make a median salary of 54,178.
Miami Dade College comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in allied health. Roughly 46,500 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 150 people received their associate degree in allied health from MDC. Around 86% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 64% were women. Miami Dade College allied health graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $54,178.
Sinclair Community College is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in allied health. Roughly 18,600 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 148 people received their associate degree in allied health from Sinclair Community College. Around 8% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 64% were women. Those who complete their associate degree in allied health at Sinclair Community College make a median salary of 54,178.
Lone Star College System comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in allied health. Roughly 70,100 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 144 people received their associate degree in allied health from North Harris Montgomery. About 73% of this group were women, and 57% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their associate degree in allied health at Lone Star College System make a median salary of 54,178.
Broward College comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in allied health. Roughly 33,200 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 141 people received their associate degree in allied health from BC. Of these students, 60% were women and 56% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their associate degree in allied health at Broward College make a median salary of 54,178.
Cuyahoga Community College District is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in allied health. Roughly 18,700 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 137 people received their associate degree in allied health from Cuyahoga Community College District. Around 19% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 72% were women. Those who complete their associate degree in allied health at Cuyahoga Community College District make a median salary of 54,178.
Hillsborough Community College is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in allied health. Roughly 19,500 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 130 people received their associate degree in allied health from HCC. About 69% of this group were women, and 52% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their associate degree in allied health at Hillsborough Community College make a median salary of 54,178.
The 15th most popular school in the country for allied health majors who are seeking their associate degree is Community College of Allegheny County. Each year, around 13,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 126 people received their associate degree in allied health from CCAC. Around 19% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 83% were women. Data shows that CCAC graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $54,178.
The 16th most popular school in the country for allied health majors who are seeking their associate degree is Pima Medical Institute - Tucson. Roughly 1,900 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 122 people received their associate degree in allied health from PMI Tucson. Of these students, 45% were women and 71% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Pima Medical Institute - Tucson allied health graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $54,178.
Eastwick College - Ramsey comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in allied health. Each year, around 700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 116 people received their associate degree in allied health from Eastwick College - Ramsey. Of these students, 93% were women and 44% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their associate degree in allied health at Eastwick College - Ramsey make a median salary of 54,178.
College of DuPage is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in allied health. Each year, around 21,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 116 people received their associate degree in allied health from COD. About 80% of this group were women, and 49% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that COD graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $54,178.
Florida State College at Jacksonville comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in allied health. Each year, around 22,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 116 people received their associate degree in allied health from FSCJ. About 78% of this group were women, and 34% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Florida State College at Jacksonville allied health graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $54,178.
American Career College - Ontario comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in allied health. Each year, around 1,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 114 people received their associate degree in allied health from American Career College - Ontario. About 66% of this group were women, and 86% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their associate degree in allied health at American Career College - Ontario make a median salary of 54,178.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to allied health that offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 82,967 |
| Health/Medical Admin Services | 17,166 |
| Allied Health Services | 16,805 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 10,346 |
| Dental Support Services | 7,002 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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