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Allied Health Professions Schools in Georgia

2,679 students earned Allied Health degrees in Georgia in the 2020-2021 year.

An Allied Health Professions major is the 19th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Allied Health Professions Majors in Georgia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 975
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 975
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 975
Associate Degree 773
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 405
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 405
Master’s Degree 265
Bachelor’s Degree 261

Gender Distribution

In Georgia, 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 Georgia is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.4%
  • Black or African American: 21.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.3%
  • White: 61.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.5%
  • Other Races: 4.1%
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Jobs for Allied Health Professions Grads in Georgia

44,020 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 Georgia

Allied Health grads earn an average of $57,520 in the state and $61,540 nationwide.

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

116 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
26,949 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 5.30% which is lower than average. 22 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 95% of students get financical aid.

#2

Emory University

Atlanta
90 Degrees in Major Awarded
90% Graduation Rate
13,997 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 58% get financial aid. The average student takes 4.12 years to complete their degree at Emory. The 1.40% student loan default rate is lower than average.

#3

Gwinnett Technical College

Lawrenceville
87 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,576 Total Students

In their early career, GTC grads earn an average salary of $33,763. The full-time teacher rate is 25%. The 8.10% student loan default rate is lower than average.

80 Degrees in Major Awarded
31% Graduation Rate
8,920 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 71% are considered full time. The student loan default rate is 3.50% which is lower than average. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $12,239.

73 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
9,006 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 3.50% which is lower than average. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $20,853.

71 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,608 Total Students

22 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Graduates earn an average $28,010 after graduation. A typical student attending Georgia Northwestern Technical College will pay a net price of $1,445.

70 Degrees in Major Awarded
21% Graduation Rate
818 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 56% are considered full time. In their early career, South University, Savannah grads earn an average salary of $26,001. The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1.

55 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,232 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $28,233 after graduation. 89% of students get financical aid. A typical student attending Southern Crescent Technical College will pay a net price of $5,956.

50 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,140 Total Students

87% of students get financical aid. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $24,689 a year. 100% of the teachers are full time.

48 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,863 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 8.40%. Graduates earn an average $27,020 after graduation. 87% of students get financical aid.

Allied Health Professions Careers in GA

Some of the careers allied health majors go into include:

Job Title GA Job Growth GA Median Salary
Physician Assistants 43% $104,460
Respiratory Therapists 31% $57,140
Hearing Aid Specialists 29% $37,340
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers 26% $61,580
Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 24% $32,570
Health Technologists and Technicians 23% $44,330
Athletic Trainers 23% $47,110
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians 17% $59,250
Surgical Technologists 16% $44,450
Radiation Therapists 15% $80,830
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians 15% $59,900
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists 15% $68,470
Nuclear Medicine Technologists 12% $74,720
Respiratory Therapy Technicians -56% $52,120

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

Major Annual Graduates in GA
Nursing 7,112
Public Health 1,455
Health/Medical Admin Services 1,116
Rehabilitation Professions 574
Medicine 565
Health Sciences & Services 544
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences 430
Allied Health Services 405

View all majors related to Allied Health Professions

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