Bachelor’s Degrees in Allied Health Professions
Education Levels of Allied Health Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 7,962 people earned their bachelor's degree in allied health. This earns it the #57 spot on the list of the most popular bachelor's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in allied health at each degree level.
Education Level | Number of Grads |
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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 Bachelor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in allied health is $60,597. 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 $47,989 to a high of $70,642.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in allied health is $23,519. The length of time it takes you to graduate and what college you attend can affect this number quite a bit. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $34,959 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $16,801.
Those students who are paying back their debt on a 10-year repayment plan have a median monthly payment of $280.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their bachelor's degree in allied health. About 75.9% of graduates with this degree are female.
Gender | Number of Grads |
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Men | 1,922 |
Women | 6,040 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of allied health bachelor’s degree students is as follows:
Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
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Asian | 455 |
Black or African American | 591 |
Hispanic or Latino | 1,265 |
White | 4,956 |
International Students | 138 |
Other Races/Ethnicities | 557 |
Most Popular Allied Health Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 531 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in allied health. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for allied health students seekinga bachelor's degree is Boise State University. Each year, around 24,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,941 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,645 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 237 people received their bachelor's degree in allied health from Boise State. Of these students, 73% were women and 36% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Boise State graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $60,597.
MSU Texas is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in allied health. Roughly 5,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,877 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,246 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 223 people received their bachelor's degree in allied health from MSU Texas. Of these students, 76% were women and 48% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in allied health at MSU Texas make a median salary of 60,597.
Sacred Heart University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in allied health. Roughly 9,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $48,160 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $34,060 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 212 people received their bachelor's degree in allied health from Sacred Heart. Of these students, 93% were women and 16% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in allied health at Sacred Heart University make a median salary of 60,597.
The 4th most popular school in the country for allied health majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Oregon Institute of Technology. Each year, around 5,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,492 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,306 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 189 people received their bachelor's degree in allied health from OIT. About 77% of this group were women, and 26% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that OIT graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $60,597.
The 5th most popular school in the country for allied health majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Weber State University. Roughly 29,500 attend the school each year. 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, 185 people received their bachelor's degree in allied health from WSU. About 81% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that WSU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $60,597.
The 6th most popular school in the country for allied health majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Pima Medical Institute - Tucson. Each year, around 1,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 111 people received their bachelor's degree in allied health from PMI Tucson. Of these students, 73% were women and 52% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in allied health at Pima Medical Institute - Tucson make a median salary of 60,597.
The 7th most popular school in the country for allied health majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Georgia Southern University. Roughly 26,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,371 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,986 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 110 people received their bachelor's degree in allied health from GaSou. Around 37% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 87% were women. Data shows that GaSou graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $60,597.
Western Carolina University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in allied health. Each year, around 12,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $1,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,568 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 103 people received their bachelor's degree in allied health from WCU. Of these students, 40% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in allied health at Western Carolina University make a median salary of 60,597.
The 9th most popular school in the country for allied health majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences. Each year, around 7,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $37,620 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,840 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 99 people received their bachelor's degree in allied health from MCPHS University. Around 26% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 88% were women. Data shows that MCPHS University graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $60,597.
The 10th most popular school in the country for allied health majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Rochester Institute of Technology. Roughly 16,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $55,784 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $56,884 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 86 people received their bachelor's degree in allied health from RIT. Of these students, 83% were women and 15% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in allied health at Rochester Institute of Technology make a median salary of 60,597.
The 11th most popular school in the country for allied health majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Southern Maine. Each year, around 8,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,316 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,010 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 85 people received their bachelor's degree in allied health from University of Southern Maine. About 72% of this group were women, and 26% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in allied health at University of Southern Maine make a median salary of 60,597.
The 12th most popular school in the country for allied health majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Siena Heights University. Roughly 2,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $28,500 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,744 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 84 people received their bachelor's degree in allied health from Siena Heights University. About 76% of this group were women, and 18% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in allied health at Siena Heights University make a median salary of 60,597.
The 13th most popular school in the country for allied health majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Ohio State University - Main Campus. Roughly 61,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,826 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,515 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 82 people received their bachelor's degree in allied health from Ohio State. Of these students, 79% were women and 28% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in allied health at Ohio State University - Main Campus make a median salary of 60,597.
The 14th most popular school in the country for allied health majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Texas State University. Each year, around 37,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,606 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,147 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 80 people received their bachelor's degree in allied health from Texas State. Of these students, 74% were women and 74% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Texas State graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $60,597.
The 14th most popular school in the country for allied health majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis. Each year, around 29,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,241 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,648 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 80 people received their bachelor's degree in allied health from IUPUI. About 86% of this group were women, and 18% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in allied health at Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis make a median salary of 60,597.
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in allied health. Each year, around 300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,933 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,700 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 78 people received their bachelor's degree in allied health from MD Anderson. Around 68% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 78% were women. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in allied health at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center make a median salary of 60,597.
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in allied health. Each year, around 2,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,176 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,694 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 77 people received their bachelor's degree in allied health from UAMS. Of these students, 76% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in allied health at University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences make a median salary of 60,597.
St John's University - New York is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in allied health. Each year, around 20,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $48,301 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $33,386 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 76 people received their bachelor's degree in allied health from STJ. About 75% of this group were women, and 45% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in allied health at St John's University - New York make a median salary of 60,597.
The 19th most popular school in the country for allied health majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Wagner College. Roughly 2,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $50,200 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $23,310 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 72 people received their bachelor's degree in allied health from Wagner. Around 26% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 90% were women. Wagner College allied health graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $60,597.
Thomas Jefferson University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in allied health. Each year, around 8,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $44,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $23,202 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 72 people received their bachelor's degree in allied health from Thomas Jefferson University. About 82% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Thomas Jefferson University graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $60,597.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to allied health that offer bachelor’s degrees.
Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
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Nursing | 153,413 |
Health Sciences & Services | 19,276 |
Public Health | 19,225 |
Health/Medical Admin Services | 17,004 |
Communication Sciences | 11,325 |
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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