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Allied Health Professions Schools in Kentucky

1,283 Allied Health students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

As a degree choice, Allied Health Professions is the 15th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Allied Health Professions Majors in Kentucky

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 491
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 390
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 390
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 390
Master’s Degree 161
Bachelor’s Degree 149
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 92
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 92

Gender Distribution

In Kentucky, 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 Kentucky is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.9%
  • Black or African American: 5.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.3%
  • White: 80.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.2%
  • Other Races: 6.9%
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Jobs for Allied Health Professions Grads in Kentucky

In this state, there are 20,570 people employed in jobs related to an allied health degree, compared to 1,414,230 nationwide.

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Wages for Allied Health Professions Jobs in Kentucky

A typical salary for a allied health grad in the state is $51,780, compared to a typical salary of $61,540 nationwide.

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

76 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
9,304 Total Students

The average student takes 4.43 years to complete their degree at Morehead State University. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $32,395 after earning their degree at this institution. 99% of students get financical aid.

#2

Sullivan University

Louisville
71 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,165 Total Students

42% of the teachers are full time. In their early career, Sullivan University grads earn an average salary of $29,692. 10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

62 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
29,986 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $43,231 after earning their degree at this institution. The full-time teacher rate is 88%. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1.

59 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,180 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 98% are considered full time. 93% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

58 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,196 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 96% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 23 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $29,083 after earning their degree at this institution.

#6

Northern Kentucky University

Highland Heights
56 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
16,211 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 7.20%. This public school has an average net price of $9,183. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 97% are considered full time.

50 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,104 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $29,495 after graduation. 99% of students get financical aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

49 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
14,465 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. A typical student attending Eastern will pay a net price of $13,763. It takes the average student 4.49 years to graduate.

37 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,893 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. In their early career, West Kentucky Community and Technical College grads earn an average salary of $24,938. This public school has an average net price of $5,679.

37 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,837 Total Students

99% of students get financical aid. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $4,858. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1.

Allied Health Professions Careers in KY

Some of the careers allied health majors go into include:

Job Title KY Job Growth KY Median Salary
Physician Assistants 33% $94,080
Hearing Aid Specialists 25% $64,460
Health Specialties Professors 23% $59,220
Respiratory Therapists 23% $49,480
Athletic Trainers 20% $46,210
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers 19% $64,140
Health Technologists and Technicians 16% $45,510
Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 10% $30,270
Surgical Technologists 9% $43,690
Radiation Therapists 9% $82,920
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists 8% $69,400
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians 7% $46,860
Nuclear Medicine Technologists 7% $69,110
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians 0% $43,670
Respiratory Therapy Technicians -56% $40,480

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

Major Annual Graduates in KY
Nursing 6,395
Health/Medical Admin Services 482
Rehabilitation Professions 479
Medicine 430
Health Sciences & Services 385
Public Health 371
Communication Sciences 321
Allied Health Services 247

View all majors related to Allied Health Professions

View Nationwide Allied Health Professions Report

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