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Allied Health Professions in Rhode Island

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Allied Health Professions Schools in Rhode Island

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

An Allied Health Professions major is the 21st most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Allied Health Professions Majors in Rhode Island

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 96
Master’s Degree 81
Bachelor’s Degree 53
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 6
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 6
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 3
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 3
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 3

Gender Distribution

In Rhode Island, 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 Rhode Island is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.7%
  • Black or African American: 3.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.1%
  • White: 73.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 13.8%
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Jobs for Allied Health Professions Grads in Rhode Island

In this state, there are 4,270 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 Rhode Island

A typical salary for a allied health grad in the state is $68,750, compared to a typical salary of $61,540 nationwide.

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There are 6 colleges in Rhode Island that offer allied health degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

#1

Rhode Island College

Providence
50 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
7,072 Total Students

14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. A typical student attending RIC will pay a net price of $12,144. The 7.50% student loan default rate is lower than average.

49 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,031 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 91% of students receive it. The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 38% are considered full time.

47 Degrees in Major Awarded
13,684 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 97% of students receive it. This public school has an average net price of $6,898.

#4

Bryant University

Smithfield
44 Degrees in Major Awarded
81% Graduation Rate
3,674 Total Students

In their early career, Bryant grads earn an average salary of $70,109. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.90%. It takes the average student 4.05 years to graduate.

37 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
5,676 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $36,268 after earning their degree at this institution. Most students complete their degree in 4.14 years. 100% of the teachers are full time.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
4,702 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $36,054. It takes the average student 4.13 years to graduate. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it.

Allied Health Professions Careers in RI

Some of the careers allied health majors go into include:

Job Title RI Job Growth RI Median Salary
Nuclear Medicine Technologists 25% $88,880
Health Specialties Professors 19% $0
Physician Assistants 17% $93,370
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers 11% $85,910
Athletic Trainers 10% $54,360
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists 6% $77,740
Health Technologists and Technicians 5% $53,160
Respiratory Therapists 4% $69,480
Surgical Technologists 3% $50,740
Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 1% $38,190
Respiratory Therapy Technicians -50% $0

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

Major Annual Graduates in RI
Nursing 1,091
Health Sciences & Services 237
Health/Medical Admin Services 175
Public Health 172
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences 128
Medicine 120
Allied Health Services 96
Communication Sciences 95

View all majors related to Allied Health Professions

View Nationwide Allied Health Professions Report

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