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Allied Health in Pennsylvania

Allied Health Schools in Pennsylvania

2,942 Allied Health students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

An Allied Health major is the 13th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Allied Health Majors in Pennsylvania

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 1,377
Associate Degree 868
Bachelor’s Degree 502
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 152
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 152
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 24
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 24
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 24
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 19

Gender Distribution

In Pennsylvania, 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 Pennsylvania is as follows:

  • Asian: 6.5%
  • Black or African American: 4.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.5%
  • White: 76.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.6%
  • Other Races: 6.9%
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Jobs for Allied Health Grads in Pennsylvania

69,520 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 Jobs in Pennsylvania

Allied Health grads earn an average of $55,520 in the state and $61,540 nationwide.

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

216 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
8,286 Total Students

100% of students get financical aid. An average student at Thomas Jefferson University will pay a net price of $26,290. It takes the average student 4.22 years to graduate.

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126 Degrees in Major Awarded
13,217 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $8,921. Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 32% are considered full time.

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Arcadia University

Glenside
100 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
3,300 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 34% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. This private school has an average net price of $28,861.

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100 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
2,769 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.16 years. This private school has an average net price of $42,530. 100% of the teachers are full time.

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Duquesne University

Pittsburgh
99 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
8,830 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.12 years. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $35,027. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1.

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86 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
4,251 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $19,261. The average student takes 4.28 years to complete their degree at Gannon. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1.

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82 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,133 Total Students
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DeSales University

Center Valley
77 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
3,302 Total Students

The average student takes 5.00 years to complete their degree at DeSales. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1. This private institution charges an average net price of $28,928.

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Chatham University

Pittsburgh
77 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
2,353 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $30,413. Most students complete their degree in 4.05 years.

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King's College

Wilkes-Barre
77 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
2,320 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 73% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $24,616.

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Allied Health Careers in PA

Some of the careers allied health majors go into include:

Job Title PA Job Growth PA Median Salary
Athletic Trainers 19% $44,930
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians 9% $50,780

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

Major Annual Graduates in PA
Nursing 11,477
Rehabilitation Professions 3,183
Medicine 2,307
Health/Medical Admin Services 1,823
Health Sciences & Services 1,691
Public Health 1,486
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences 1,353
Communication Sciences 1,232

View all majors related to Allied Health

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