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Allied Health Professions in California

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Allied Health Professions Schools in California

8,587 students earned Allied Health degrees in California in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, Allied Health Professions is the 30th most popular major in the state out of a total 333 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Allied Health Professions Majors in California

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 3,164
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 3,164
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 3,164
Associate Degree 2,984
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 1,306
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 1,306
Master’s Degree 659
Bachelor’s Degree 474

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: 11.9%
  • Black or African American: 4.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 38.4%
  • White: 35.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.2%
  • Other Races: 10.2%
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Jobs for Allied Health Professions 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 Professions 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

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $47,423 after earning their degree at this institution. An average student at West Coast Ultrasound Institute will pay a net price of $27,425. 7 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

230 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,462 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $53,047 after graduation. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 62% of students receive it. The student loan default rate of 4.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#3

CBD College

Los Angeles
152 Degrees in Major Awarded
974 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 4.60% which is lower than average. 90% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 68% of the teachers are full time.

#4

Loma Linda University

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

The 0.60% student loan default rate is lower than average. The student to faculty ratio is 3 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $78,124 a year.

130 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,927 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $29,775 after earning their degree at this institution. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 34% of the teachers are full time.

114 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,435 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 46 to 1. In their early career, American Career College - Ontario grads earn an average salary of $29,993. 97% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

110 Degrees in Major Awarded
522 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $26,421. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $33,814 after earning their degree at this institution. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1.

105 Degrees in Major Awarded
717 Total Students

19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The 4.80% student loan default rate is lower than average. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $33,814 a year.

95 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,813 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 0.40% which is lower than average. 82% of the teachers are full time.

95 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,274 Total Students

In their early career, American Career College - Anaheim grads earn an average salary of $32,192. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.40%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 39 to 1.

Allied Health Professions Careers in CA

Some of the careers allied health majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Physician Assistants 34% $118,500
Health Specialties Professors 30% $142,500
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers 26% $91,380
Respiratory Therapists 25% $78,560
Health Technologists and Technicians 24% $44,850
Athletic Trainers 24% $56,910
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists 23% $91,660
Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 21% $32,050
Surgical Technologists 15% $60,340
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians 14% $56,520
Nuclear Medicine Technologists 13% $112,890
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians 12% $68,510
Radiation Therapists 9% $112,870

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 Professions

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