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Allied Health in California

Allied Health Schools in California

9,608 students earned Allied Health degrees in California in the 2022-2023 year.

As a degree choice, Allied Health is the 30th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Allied Health Majors in California

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 4,271
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 2,788
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 1,379
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 1,379
Master’s Degree 713
Bachelor’s Degree 453
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 4
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 4
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 4

Gender Distribution

In California, a allied health major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 12.6%
  • Black or African American: 4.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 41.6%
  • White: 31.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.3%
  • Other Races: 10.3%
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Jobs for Allied Health Grads in California

131,630 people in the state and 1,414,230 in the nation are employed in jobs related to allied health.

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Wages for Allied Health Jobs in California

In this state, allied health grads earn an average of $79,640. Nationwide, they make an average of $61,540.

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There are 10 colleges in California that offer allied health degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

384 Degrees in Major Awarded
809 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $25,093. 21 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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230 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,462 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $29,111. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 43% are considered full time.

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CBD College

Los Angeles
152 Degrees in Major Awarded
974 Total Students

83% of the teachers are full time. 91% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This private institution charges an average net price of $20,182.

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Loma Linda University

Loma Linda
132 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,468 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 3 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 96%.

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130 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,927 Total Students

96% of students get financical aid. 38% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 31 to 1.

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114 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,435 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 29 to 1. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $27,943. 97% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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110 Degrees in Major Awarded
522 Total Students

21 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 31% are considered full time.

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105 Degrees in Major Awarded
717 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 23% are considered full time. 21 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This private school has an average net price of $28,979.

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95 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,813 Total Students

88% of the teachers are full time.

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95 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,274 Total Students

86% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 34 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $27,785.

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Allied Health Careers in CA

Some of the careers allied health majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Athletic Trainers 24% $56,910
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians 12% $68,510

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

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Nursing 18,329
Health Sciences & Services 5,947
Public Health 5,024
Rehabilitation Professions 3,157
Health/Medical Admin Services 3,003
Communication Sciences 2,227
Mental & Social Health Services 1,899
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences 1,768

View all majors related to Allied Health

View Nationwide Allied Health Report

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