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Allied Health Professions in Oklahoma

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Allied Health Professions Schools in Oklahoma

1,114 students earned Allied Health degrees in Oklahoma in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, Allied Health Professions is the 20th most popular major in the state out of a total 260 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Allied Health Professions Majors in Oklahoma

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 438
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 438
Associate Degree 256
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 234
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 234
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 234
Master’s Degree 124
Bachelor’s Degree 59
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 3

Gender Distribution

In Oklahoma, 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 Oklahoma is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.6%
  • Black or African American: 5.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 9.1%
  • White: 61.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.9%
  • Other Races: 19.4%
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Jobs for Allied Health Professions Grads in Oklahoma

15,110 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 Oklahoma

A typical salary for a allied health grad in the state is $54,380, compared to a typical salary of $61,540 nationwide.

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

132 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,116 Total Students

The 3.30% student loan default rate is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 68% are considered full time. 8 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

67 Degrees in Major Awarded
15,568 Total Students

In their early career, Tulsa Community College grads earn an average salary of $30,717. 100% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate of 5.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

46 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,949 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1. 100% of the teachers are full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 69% of students receive it.

46 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,227 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $29,681 a year. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $5,794. 100% of the teachers are full time.

#5

Oklahoma City University

Oklahoma City
38 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
2,617 Total Students

98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student loan default rate of 2.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The average student takes 4.21 years to complete their degree at OCU.

#6

Rose State College

Midwest City
29 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,722 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $29,032 a year. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 79% of students receive it. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 21 to 1.

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
30% Graduation Rate
3,771 Total Students

A typical student attending Cameron University will pay a net price of $8,421. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 86% of students receive it. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
4,898 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1. The 9.00% student loan default rate is lower than average. 100% of the teachers are full time.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,342 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 92% get financial aid. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $5,927. Graduates earn an average $27,868 after graduation.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,374 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 56% of students receive it. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $29,801 after earning their degree at this institution. The 6.30% student loan default rate is lower than average.

Allied Health Professions Careers in OK

Some of the careers allied health majors go into include:

Job Title OK Job Growth OK Median Salary
Physician Assistants 23% $103,860
Athletic Trainers 22% $46,820
Respiratory Therapists 20% $54,580
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers 16% $68,920
Health Technologists and Technicians 13% $40,660
Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 11% $30,480
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians 7% $36,550
Radiation Therapists 7% $72,930
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists 5% $64,470
Surgical Technologists 5% $39,910
Nuclear Medicine Technologists 3% $72,960
Respiratory Therapy Technicians -58% $0

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

Major Annual Graduates in OK
Nursing 3,009
Health/Medical Prep Programs 486
Health/Medical Admin Services 454
Public Health 312
Allied Health Services 289
Communication Sciences 288
Medicine 269
Health Sciences & Services 257

View all majors related to Allied Health Professions

View Nationwide Allied Health Professions Report

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