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Allied Health Professions in Illinois

Allied Health Professions Schools in Illinois

Jobs for Allied Health Professions Grads in Illinois

There are 60,680 people in the state and 1,639,230 people in the nation working in Allied Health jobs.

Allied Health Professions Jobs Nationwide vs. IL

Wages for Allied Health Professions Jobs in Illinois

A typical salary for an Allied Health grad in the state is $80,488, compared to a typical salary of $85,919 nationwide.

Allied Health Professions Wages Nationwide vs. IL

There are 7 colleges in Illinois that offer Allied Health degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 7 below:

#1

College of DuPage

Glen Ellyn

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $39,600 after earning their degree at this institution. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $4,320 a year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $35,570 after earning their degree at this institution. Undergrads from Illinois pay around $3,822 a year in tuition.

Graduates earn a median salary of $42,911 in their first year after graduation. About 90% of those who apply are admitted. 69% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $40,341 after earning their degree at this institution. Undergrads from Illinois pay around $4,380 a year in tuition.

#5

Triton College

River Grove

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $38,646 after earning their degree at this institution. Undergrads from Illinois pay around $4,920 a year in tuition.

#6

Oakton College

Des Plaines

Graduates earn a median salary of $41,151 in their first year after graduation. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $3,985 a year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $38,819 a year. The student loan default rate of 0.1% is lower than average. Undergrads from Illinois pay around $3,870 a year in tuition.

Allied Health Professions Careers in IL

Some of the careers Allied Health majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Patient Representatives $47,419
Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other $153,940
Ophthalmic Medical Technologists $153,819
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary $46,663
Neurodiagnostic Technologists $81,316
Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $137,802
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians $36,739
Respiratory Therapists $128,345
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers $91,848
Medical Dosimetrists $38,128
Emergency Medical Technicians $105,175
Physician Assistants $77,320

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Allied Health.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Nursing 311,372
Nursing & Nursing Assistants 99,987
Health/Medical Admin Services 90,166
Allied Health Services 80,693
Public Health 41,086
Health Sciences & Services 38,201
Mental & Social Health Services 33,946
Medicine 29,737

View all majors related to Allied Health Professions

View Nationwide Allied Health Professions Report

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