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Bachelor’s Degrees in Allied Health Professions

9,264 Yearly Graduations
$51,384 Median Salary
$27,000 Median Debt
There are 531 schools in the United States where you can get your bachelor's degree in allied health. This degree is more popular with female students, and about 30% of recent graduates were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 1.9% of allied health graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Allied Health Majors

In 2020-2021, 9,264 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
Associate Degree 27,677
Basic Certificate 20,874
Master’s Degree 12,328
Undergraduate Certificate 11,543
Bachelor’s Degree 9,264
Doctor’s Degree 533
Graduate Certificate 89

Earnings of Allied Health Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees

The median salary for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in allied health is $51,384. 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 $37,437 to a high of $58,715.

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Student Debt

The median student debt for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in allied health is $27,000. 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, $28,438 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $24,697.

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The median monthly payment of a allied health graduate with a 10-year repayment plan is $235.

Student Diversity

More women than men pursue their bachelor's degree in allied health. About 73.8% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 2,429
Women 6,835
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The racial-ethnic distribution of allied health bachelor’s degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 453
Black or African American 662
Hispanic or Latino 1,335
White 5,915
International Students 175
Other Races/Ethnicities 724
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There are 531 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in allied health. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

Boise State University

Boise, Idaho
237 Yearly Graduations
69% Women
34% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $5,532 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,110 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 237 bachelor's degrees were handed out to allied health majors at Boise State. About 69% of this group were women, and 34% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#2

MSU Texas

Wichita Falls, Texas
223 Yearly Graduations
74% Women
41% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 223 bachelor's degrees were handed out to allied health majors at MSU Texas. Around 41% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 74% were women.

#3

Sacred Heart University

Fairfield, Connecticut
212 Yearly Graduations
83% Women
16% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $44,960 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $34,509 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 212 people received their bachelor's degree in allied health from Sacred Heart. Around 16% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 83% were women.

#4

Oregon Institute of Technology

Klamath Falls, Oregon
189 Yearly Graduations
80% Women
29% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $9,572 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,209 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 189 people received their bachelor's degree in allied health from OIT. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 80% were women.

#5

Weber State University

Ogden, Utah
185 Yearly Graduations
79% Women
18% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $5,329 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,880 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 185 people received their bachelor's degree in allied health from WSU. About 79% of this group were women, and 18% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

111 Yearly Graduations
67% Women
48% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 2020-2021 academic year, 111 people received their bachelor's degree in allied health from PMI Tucson. About 67% of this group were women, and 48% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#7

Georgia Southern University

Statesboro, Georgia
110 Yearly Graduations
87% Women
43% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 110 bachelor's degrees were handed out to allied health majors at GaSou. Of these students, 87% were women and 43% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#8

Western Carolina University

Cullowhee, North Carolina
103 Yearly Graduations
35% Women
15% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $4,435 per year. The allied health program at Western Carolina University awarded 103 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 35% of this group were women, and 15% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

99 Yearly Graduations
86% Women
21% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $34,700 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,950 per year. The allied health program at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences awarded 99 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 21% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 86% were women.

#10

Rochester Institute of Technology

Rochester, New York
86 Yearly Graduations
86% Women
13% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $50,225 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $52,092 per year. The allied health program at Rochester Institute of Technology awarded 86 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 13% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 86% were women.

#11

University of Southern Maine

Portland, Maine
85 Yearly Graduations
82% Women
24% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $8,064 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,776 per year. The allied health program at University of Southern Maine awarded 85 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 24% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 82% were women.

#12

Siena Heights University

Adrian, Michigan
84 Yearly Graduations
87% Women
21% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $27,500 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,456 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 84 people received their bachelor's degree in allied health from Siena Heights University. Of these students, 87% were women and 21% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

82 Yearly Graduations
67% Women
29% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $11,018 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,560 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 82 bachelor's degrees were handed out to allied health majors at Ohio State. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.

#14

Texas State University

San Marcos, Texas
80 Yearly Graduations
81% Women
69% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 2020-2021 academic year, 80 people received their bachelor's degree in allied health from Texas State. Of these students, 81% were women and 69% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

80 Yearly Graduations
86% Women
19% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $8,883 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,228 per year. The allied health program at Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis awarded 80 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 19% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 86% were women.

78 Yearly Graduations
83% Women
64% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $4,738 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,538 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 78 bachelor's degrees were handed out to allied health majors at MD Anderson. Of these students, 83% were women and 64% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

77 Yearly Graduations
78% Women
27% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $6,708 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,934 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 77 bachelor's degrees were handed out to allied health majors at UAMS. Around 27% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 78% were women.

#18

St John's University - New York

Queens, New York
76 Yearly Graduations
76% Women
41% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $43,962 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $30,666 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 76 people received their bachelor's degree in allied health from STJ. About 76% of this group were women, and 41% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#19

Wagner College

Staten Island, New York
72 Yearly Graduations
82% Women
28% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $48,730 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,590 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 72 people received their bachelor's degree in allied health from Wagner. Of these students, 82% were women and 28% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#19

Thomas Jefferson University

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
72 Yearly Graduations
79% Women
21% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $41,900 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,068 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 72 people received their bachelor's degree in allied health from Thomas Jefferson University. About 79% of this group were women, and 21% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

Below are some popular majors that are similar to allied health that offer bachelor’s degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Nursing 165,538
Public Health 19,511
Health/Medical Admin Services 19,391
Health Sciences & Services 18,866
Communication Sciences 11,434

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.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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