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Allied Health Professions in Utah

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Allied Health Professions Schools in Utah

In 2020-2021, 957 students earned their Allied Health degrees in UT.

In this state, Allied Health Professions is the 32nd most popular major out of a total 272 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Allied Health Professions Majors in Utah

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 238
Associate Degree 232
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 164
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 164
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 164
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 154
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 154
Master’s Degree 151
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 18
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 18
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 18

Gender Distribution

In Utah, 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 Utah is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.0%
  • Black or African American: 1.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 9.3%
  • White: 79.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.7%
  • Other Races: 7.1%
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Jobs for Allied Health Professions Grads in Utah

In this state, there are 10,980 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 Utah

In this state, allied health grads earn an average of $57,040. Nationwide, they make an average of $61,540.

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There are 9 colleges in Utah that offer allied health degrees. Learn about the most popular 9 below:

380 Degrees in Major Awarded
31% Graduation Rate
29,596 Total Students

91% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The average student takes 4.93 years to complete their degree at WSU. This public school has an average net price of $11,647.

77 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,193 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 84%.

#3

University of Utah

Salt Lake City
73 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
33,081 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $47,996 after earning their degree at this institution. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. The student loan default rate of 1.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#4

Dixie State University

Saint George
42 Degrees in Major Awarded
22% Graduation Rate
12,043 Total Students

39% of the teachers are full time. 25 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 8.30%.

#5

Salt Lake Community College

Salt Lake City
25 Degrees in Major Awarded
27,293 Total Students

A typical student attending Salt Lake Community College will pay a net price of $6,197. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 9.40%. 23% of the teachers are full time.

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
36,461 Total Students

72% of the teachers are full time. The average student takes 5.15 years to complete their degree at BYU. Graduates earn an average $49,424 after graduation.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
33% Graduation Rate
40,936 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $9,955. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $39,359 after earning their degree at this institution. The student loan default rate of 4.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
27,691 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $38,826 after earning their degree at this institution. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. The 3.60% student loan default rate is lower than average.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
12,582 Total Students

A typical student attending Southern Utah University will pay a net price of $13,578. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 23 to 1. 76% of the teachers are full time.

Allied Health Professions Careers in UT

Some of the careers allied health majors go into include:

Job Title UT Job Growth UT Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 64% $114,560
Physician Assistants 55% $99,710
Respiratory Therapists 53% $60,790
Health Technologists and Technicians 46% $38,490
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers 46% $76,730
Athletic Trainers 45% $43,980
Nuclear Medicine Technologists 39% $74,790
Radiation Therapists 39% $82,580
Surgical Technologists 39% $41,540
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians 38% $0
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists 33% $68,790
Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 30% $30,550
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians 24% $49,270
Hearing Aid Specialists 22% $53,350

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

Major Annual Graduates in UT
Nursing 17,535
Health/Medical Admin Services 3,320
Bioethics/Medical Ethics 1,542
Communication Sciences 647
Public Health 561
Health Sciences & Services 421
Rehabilitation Professions 297
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science 255

View all majors related to Allied Health Professions

View Nationwide Allied Health Professions Report

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