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Allied Health Professions in Nevada

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Allied Health Professions Schools in Nevada

991 Allied Health students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In this state, Allied Health Professions is the 14th most popular major out of a total 195 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Allied Health Professions Majors in Nevada

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 633
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 633
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 633
Associate Degree 162
Master’s Degree 92
Bachelor’s Degree 59
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 45
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 45

Gender Distribution

In Nevada, a allied health major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of allied health majors in Nevada is as follows:

  • Asian: 8.0%
  • Black or African American: 4.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 22.7%
  • White: 56.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.1%
  • Other Races: 8.9%
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Jobs for Allied Health Professions Grads in Nevada

In this state, there are 11,110 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 Nevada

A typical salary for a allied health grad in the state is $70,770, compared to a typical salary of $61,540 nationwide.

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There are 7 colleges in Nevada that offer allied health degrees. Learn about the most popular 7 below:

79 Degrees in Major Awarded
843 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 89% get financial aid. This private institution charges an average net price of $19,022. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

68 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,687 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $76,913 after graduation. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The 0.30% student loan default rate is lower than average.

54 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
31,142 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.82 years to graduate. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $10,993.

43 Degrees in Major Awarded
29,965 Total Students

86% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 21 to 1.

30 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,249 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $9,200. 82% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student loan default rate is 9.00% which is lower than average.

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
20,722 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 98% are considered full time. The 4.30% student loan default rate is lower than average. Graduates earn an average $44,263 after graduation.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
5% Graduation Rate
3,772 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 74% get financial aid. The student loan default rate of 8.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $29,700 after earning their degree at this institution.

Allied Health Professions Careers in NV

Some of the careers allied health majors go into include:

Job Title NV Job Growth NV Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 43% $63,670
Respiratory Therapists 42% $73,050
Physician Assistants 41% $119,570
Hearing Aid Specialists 38% $48,800
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers 32% $75,650
Health Technologists and Technicians 28% $42,610
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists 25% $86,490
Radiation Therapists 25% $86,620
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians 25% $66,730
Surgical Technologists 24% $58,940
Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 19% $32,160
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians 19% $44,700
Nuclear Medicine Technologists 14% $80,870
Respiratory Therapy Technicians -50% $80,150

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

Major Annual Graduates in NV
Nursing 2,015
Health Sciences & Services 432
Medicine 242
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences 210
Allied Health Services 188
Dentistry 169
Health/Medical Admin Services 123
Public Health 119

View all majors related to Allied Health Professions

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