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Allied Health Professions Schools in Massachusetts

1,314 Allied Health students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In this state, Allied Health Professions is the 36th most popular major out of a total 305 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Allied Health Professions Majors in Massachusetts

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 508
Associate Degree 340
Bachelor’s Degree 244
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 137
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 137
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 137
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 52
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 52
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 33
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 33
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 33

Gender Distribution

In Massachusetts, 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 Massachusetts is as follows:

  • Asian: 7.8%
  • Black or African American: 5.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 9.0%
  • White: 65.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.4%
  • Other Races: 11.3%
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Jobs for Allied Health Professions Grads in Massachusetts

32,650 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 Massachusetts

In this state, allied health grads earn an average of $74,820. Nationwide, they make an average of $61,540.

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

359 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
7,501 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 35% are considered full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.70%. This private institution charges an average net price of $37,807.

#2

Springfield College

Springfield
80 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
3,068 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $28,710. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $37,987 a year.

55 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,327 Total Students

In their early career, STCC grads earn an average salary of $30,422. The 9.00% student loan default rate is lower than average. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1.

51 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,924 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 24%. 72% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The 7.50% student loan default rate is lower than average.

#5

Regis College

Weston
50 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
3,460 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.08 years. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $32,338. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 34% are considered full time.

#5

Tufts University

Medford
50 Degrees in Major Awarded
93% Graduation Rate
12,219 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1. 65% of the teachers are full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $54,590 after earning their degree at this institution.

45 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,310 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $65,632 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 11% are considered full time. The student loan default rate of 1.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

42 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,269 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1. The student loan default rate of 0.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 80% are considered full time.

38 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
5,395 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.20 years. 88% of students get financical aid. In their early career, Westfield grads earn an average salary of $43,458.

37 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,783 Total Students

72% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 100% of the teachers are full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $38,846 after earning their degree at this institution.

Allied Health Professions Careers in MA

Some of the careers allied health majors go into include:

Job Title MA Job Growth MA Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 30% $101,400
Physician Assistants 27% $110,110
Respiratory Therapists 24% $72,740
Athletic Trainers 23% $55,710
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers 18% $84,630
Health Technologists and Technicians 12% $53,080
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians 10% $74,170
Radiation Therapists 10% $92,410
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists 9% $85,860
Hearing Aid Specialists 9% $51,790
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians 9% $76,870
Surgical Technologists 9% $54,440
Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 8% $38,050
Nuclear Medicine Technologists 7% $83,490

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

Major Annual Graduates in MA
Nursing 6,626
Public Health 1,567
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences 1,457
Rehabilitation Professions 1,434
Health/Medical Admin Services 859
Mental & Social Health Services 829
Health Sciences & Services 789
Medicine 692

View all majors related to Allied Health Professions

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