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Allied Health Professions Schools in Pennsylvania

3,088 students earned Allied Health degrees in Pennsylvania in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, Allied Health Professions is the 13th most popular major in the state out of a total 338 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Allied Health Professions Majors in Pennsylvania

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 1,308
Associate Degree 919
Bachelor’s Degree 541
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 226
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 226
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 58
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 58
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 58
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 26
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 26
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 26
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 10
Post-Master’s Certificate 10

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: 4.3%
  • Black or African American: 4.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.5%
  • White: 76.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.8%
  • Other Races: 8.3%
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Jobs for Allied Health Professions 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 Professions 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
64% Graduation Rate
8,286 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.22 years to graduate. The student loan default rate is 1.10% which is lower than average. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $56,267 a year.

126 Degrees in Major Awarded
13,217 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 74% of students receive it. The full-time teacher rate is 23%. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1.

#3

Arcadia University

Glenside
100 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
3,300 Total Students

100% of students get financical aid. This private institution charges an average net price of $28,574. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1.

100 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
2,769 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $29,962. Most students complete their degree in 4.16 years. Graduates earn an average $49,438 after graduation.

#5

Duquesne University

Pittsburgh
99 Degrees in Major Awarded
78% Graduation Rate
8,830 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $56,932 a year. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 51% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1.

86 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
4,251 Total Students

The average student takes 4.28 years to complete their degree at Gannon. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $44,904 a year. The 3.10% student loan default rate is lower than average.

82 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,133 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 0.20% which is lower than average.

#8

King's College

Wilkes-Barre
77 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
2,320 Total Students

The average student takes 4.14 years to complete their degree at King's College PA. The student loan default rate of 5.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $45,732 after earning their degree at this institution.

#8

DeSales University

Center Valley
77 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
3,302 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $49,374 a year. 36% of the teachers are full time. The average student takes 5.00 years to complete their degree at DeSales.

#8

Chatham University

Pittsburgh
77 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
2,353 Total Students

In their early career, Chatham grads earn an average salary of $38,686. The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1. 100% of students get financical aid.

Allied Health Professions Careers in PA

Some of the careers allied health majors go into include:

Job Title PA Job Growth PA Median Salary
Physician Assistants 31% $97,720
Respiratory Therapists 25% $56,550
Health Specialties Professors 23% $79,920
Athletic Trainers 19% $44,930
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers 17% $65,180
Health Technologists and Technicians 17% $38,710
Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 13% $31,020
Surgical Technologists 11% $44,000
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians 9% $50,780
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists 8% $65,120
Radiation Therapists 8% $80,240
Nuclear Medicine Technologists 8% $70,350
Hearing Aid Specialists 8% $52,420
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians 6% $46,410
Respiratory Therapy Technicians -16% $47,380

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 Professions

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