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Allied Health Professions in Colorado

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Allied Health Professions Schools in Colorado

In 2020-2021, 1,969 students earned their Allied Health degrees in CO.

In terms of popularity, Allied Health Professions is the 22nd most popular major in the state out of a total 278 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Allied Health Professions Majors in Colorado

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 1,255
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 1,255
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 1,255
Associate Degree 431
Master’s Degree 138
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 92
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 92
Bachelor’s Degree 52
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 1

Gender Distribution

In Colorado, 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 Colorado is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.6%
  • Black or African American: 2.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 14.7%
  • White: 69.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.5%
  • Other Races: 11.2%
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Jobs for Allied Health Professions Grads in Colorado

26,610 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 Colorado

In this state, allied health grads earn an average of $63,070. Nationwide, they make an average of $61,540.

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

90 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,551 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $10,532. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. 100% of the teachers are full time.

83 Degrees in Major Awarded
329 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 87% of students receive it. Graduates earn an average $34,172 after graduation. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 68% are considered full time.

72 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,029 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 57% of students receive it. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $7,932.

60 Degrees in Major Awarded
721 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 51% are considered full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 7.20%. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1.

47 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
24,723 Total Students

82% of students get financical aid. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $48,167 after earning their degree at this institution.

#6

Colorado Mesa University

Grand Junction
46 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
9,110 Total Students

The average student takes 4.58 years to complete their degree at Colorado Mesa. Of all the students who attend this school, 96% get financial aid. In their early career, Colorado Mesa grads earn an average salary of $34,519.

46 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,981 Total Students

The 8.40% student loan default rate is lower than average. Graduates earn an average $33,543 after graduation. 80% of students get financical aid.

#8

Pikes Peak Community College

Colorado Springs
34 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,506 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 9.20%. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $10,275. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $30,932 after earning their degree at this institution.

31 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,273 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $9,851. In their early career, CCD grads earn an average salary of $29,264.

31 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,332 Total Students

100% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate is 0.60% which is lower than average.

Allied Health Professions Careers in CO

Some of the careers allied health majors go into include:

Job Title CO Job Growth CO Median Salary
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians 47% $69,000
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers 46% $84,660
Physician Assistants 38% $103,070
Health Technologists and Technicians 38% $42,870
Athletic Trainers 37% $48,450
Health Specialties Professors 36% $116,840
Surgical Technologists 35% $53,020
Radiation Therapists 35% $92,370
Respiratory Therapists 34% $62,200
Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 32% $38,300
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists 26% $78,930
Nuclear Medicine Technologists 18% $85,960
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians 14% $62,320

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

Major Annual Graduates in CO
Nursing 6,496
Health/Medical Admin Services 1,499
Medicine 438
Allied Health Services 263
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences 231
Public Health 228
Rehabilitation Professions 218
Communication Sciences 184

View all majors related to Allied Health Professions

View Nationwide Allied Health Professions Report

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