Basic Certificates in Allied Health Professions
Featured Allied Health Professions Programs
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Take your associate degree in an allied health field to the next level with this specialized transfer friendly online bachelor of science from Southern New Hampshire University.
Featured Allied Health Professions Programs
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
Take your associate degree in an allied health field to the next level with this specialized transfer friendly online bachelor of science from Southern New Hampshire University.
Education Levels of Allied Health Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 22,225 people earned their basic certificate in allied health. 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 Basic Certificates
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for allied health majors with their basic certificate due to lack of data.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue basic certificates in allied health. About 54.8% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 12,174 |
| Women | 10,051 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of allied health basic certificate students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 586 |
| Black or African American | 1,617 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4,892 |
| White | 13,412 |
| International Students | 118 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 1,600 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to allied health that offer basic certificates.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Nursing & Nursing Assistants | 44,253 |
| Allied Health Services | 19,412 |
| Health/Medical Admin Services | 13,996 |
| Bodywork & Therapeutic Services | 6,973 |
| Dental Support Services | 4,139 |
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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