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Allied Health Professions Schools in District of Columbia

113 Allied Health students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In terms of popularity, Allied Health Professions is the 64th most popular major in the state out of a total 198 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Allied Health Professions Majors in District of Columbia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 76
Bachelor’s Degree 36
Post-Master’s Certificate 1
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1

Gender Distribution

In District of Columbia, 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 District of Columbia is as follows:

  • Asian: 15.9%
  • Black or African American: 7.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 11.5%
  • White: 49.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.8%
  • Other Races: 14.2%
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Jobs for Allied Health Professions Grads in District of Columbia

There are 5,590 people in the state and 1,414,230 people in the nation working in allied health jobs.

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Wages for Allied Health Professions Jobs in District of Columbia

Allied Health grads earn an average of $78,540 in the state and $61,540 nationwide.

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There are 3 colleges in District of Columbia that offer allied health degrees. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

106 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
27,017 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 72% get financial aid. The student loan default rate is 1.30% which is lower than average. It takes the average student 4.10 years to graduate.

#2

Howard University

Washington
6 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
10,859 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $41,388. Most students complete their degree in 4.23 years. Graduates earn an average $43,792 after graduation.

#3

Georgetown University

Washington
1 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
19,371 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 57% are considered full time. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the students who attend this school, 54% get financial aid.

Allied Health Professions Careers in DC

Some of the careers allied health majors go into include:

Job Title DC Job Growth DC Median Salary
Physician Assistants 30% $115,460
Athletic Trainers 29% $56,730
Health Specialties Professors 28% $0
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers 24% $90,670
Respiratory Therapists 20% $75,870
Health Technologists and Technicians 15% $48,280
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians 14% $82,820
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists 13% $90,200
Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 9% $57,040
Radiation Therapists 8% $77,490
Surgical Technologists 7% $59,200
Respiratory Therapy Technicians -57% $0

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

Major Annual Graduates in DC
Nursing 990
Public Health 833
Medicine 471
Health/Medical Admin Services 437
Rehabilitation Professions 172
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science 168
Communication Sciences 136
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences 97

View all majors related to Allied Health Professions

View Nationwide Allied Health Professions Report

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