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Allied Health in Virginia

Allied Health Schools in Virginia

2,531 students earned Allied Health degrees in Virginia in the 2022-2023 year.

As a degree choice, Allied Health is the 22nd most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Allied Health Majors in Virginia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 860
Associate Degree 642
Master’s Degree 412
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 331
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 331
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 331
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 159
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 159
Bachelor’s Degree 123
Post-Master’s Certificate 4
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 4

Gender Distribution

In Virginia, 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 Virginia is as follows:

  • Asian: 5.4%
  • Black or African American: 13.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.7%
  • White: 62.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.7%
  • Other Races: 10.0%
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Jobs for Allied Health Grads in Virginia

In this state, there are 31,370 people employed in jobs related to an allied health degree, compared to 1,414,230 nationwide.

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Wages for Allied Health Jobs in Virginia

Allied Health grads earn an average of $60,200 in the state and $61,540 nationwide.

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

336 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
2,692 Total Students

10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 75%. This private school has an average net price of $22,104.

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ECPI University

Virginia Beach
111 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
14,353 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $23,111. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 88% of students receive it. Most students complete their degree in 4.05 years.

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100 Degrees in Major Awarded
52,873 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $9,680. Of all the students who attend this school, 65% get financial aid. 28 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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79 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,289 Total Students

92% of the teachers are full time.

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75 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
10,695 Total Students

70% of the teachers are full time. This public school has an average net price of $16,310. Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid.

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#6

Shenandoah University

Winchester
68 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
4,174 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $28,295. The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. 59% of the teachers are full time.

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65 Degrees in Major Awarded
16,769 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 33%. 20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 100% of students get financical aid.

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50 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,759 Total Students

76% of students get financical aid. The full-time teacher rate is 26%. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $3,492.

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James Madison University

Harrisonburg
45 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
21,594 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 81%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. A typical student attending JMU will pay a net price of $22,465.

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36 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,738 Total Students

83% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 23 to 1. 31% of the teachers are full time.

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Allied Health Careers in VA

Some of the careers allied health majors go into include:

Job Title VA Job Growth VA Median Salary
Athletic Trainers 28% $45,680
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians 10% $62,460

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

Major Annual Graduates in VA
Nursing 6,775
Mental & Social Health Services 2,163
Medicine 1,144
Public Health 1,071
Health/Medical Admin Services 988
Allied Health Services 967
Rehabilitation Professions 730
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences 382

View all majors related to Allied Health

View Nationwide Allied Health Report

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