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Allied Health in Illinois

Allied Health Schools in Illinois

In 2022-2023, 3,225 students earned their Allied Health degrees in IL.

An Allied Health major is the 20th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Allied Health Majors in Illinois

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 1,142
Associate Degree 1,047
Master’s Degree 438
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 403
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 403
Bachelor’s Degree 167
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 28
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 28
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 28

Gender Distribution

In Illinois, 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 Illinois is as follows:

  • Asian: 5.8%
  • Black or African American: 7.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 20.3%
  • White: 58.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.4%
  • Other Races: 7.3%
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Jobs for Allied Health Grads in Illinois

In this state, there are 57,580 people employed in jobs related to an allied health degree, compared to 1,414,230 nationwide.

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Wages for Allied Health Jobs in Illinois

Allied Health grads earn an average of $62,390 in the state and $61,540 nationwide.

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There are 12 colleges in Illinois that offer allied health degrees. Learn about the most popular 12 below:

165 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
11,366 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 79% are considered full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,729. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid.

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College of DuPage

Glen Ellyn
116 Degrees in Major Awarded
21,010 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 75% of students receive it. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $4,516.

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83 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,980 Total Students

99% of the teachers are full time.

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83 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,273 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $4,329. The student to faculty ratio is 24 to 1. 40% of the teachers are full time.

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Rush University

Chicago
82 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,816 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 8 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 59% are considered full time.

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Triton College

River Grove
74 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,819 Total Students

32% of the teachers are full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 77% get financial aid. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $6,937.

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66 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,099 Total Students

67% of the teachers are full time.

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#8

Kaskaskia College

Centralia
57 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,785 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $5,877. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1.

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55 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,906 Total Students

34% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $6,800.

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55 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,026 Total Students

32% of the teachers are full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $2,414. 61% of students get financical aid.

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55 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
3,529 Total Students

The average student takes 4.35 years to complete their degree at University of Saint Francis. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1.

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55 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,199 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $6,260. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 31% are considered full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 84% of students receive it.

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Allied Health Careers in IL

Some of the careers allied health majors go into include:

Job Title IL Job Growth IL Median Salary
Athletic Trainers 19% $42,780
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians 2% $56,780

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

Major Annual Graduates in IL
Nursing 21,938
Health/Medical Admin Services 1,726
Public Health 1,675
Medicine 1,344
Rehabilitation Professions 889
Communication Sciences 860
Allied Health Services 720
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences 663

View all majors related to Allied Health

View Nationwide Allied Health Report

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