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Allied Health Professions in Washington

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Allied Health Professions Schools in Washington

821 students earned Allied Health degrees in Washington in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, Allied Health Professions is the 24th most popular major in the state out of a total 301 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Allied Health Professions Majors in Washington

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 476
Master’s Degree 139
Bachelor’s Degree 92
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 65
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 65
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 65
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 45
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 45
Post-Master’s Certificate 4
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 4

Gender Distribution

In Washington, 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 Washington is as follows:

  • Asian: 9.0%
  • Black or African American: 3.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 14.0%
  • White: 57.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.0%
  • Other Races: 14.6%
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Jobs for Allied Health Professions Grads in Washington

In this state, there are 24,760 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 Washington

Allied Health grads earn an average of $69,540 in the state and $61,540 nationwide.

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

126 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
48,149 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.24 years to graduate. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $55,968 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 81% are considered full time.

#2

Bellevue College

Bellevue
98 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,286 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 34% are considered full time. 41% of students get financical aid. This public school has an average net price of $8,343.

72 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,081 Total Students

73% of students get financical aid. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. 100% of the teachers are full time.

52 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,848 Total Students

100% of the teachers are full time. A typical student attending Bellingham Vocational Technical Institute will pay a net price of $1,893. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

48 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,823 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 99% are considered full time. The 9.60% student loan default rate is lower than average. Of all the students who attend this school, 54% get financial aid.

47 Degrees in Major Awarded
666 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 7.20%. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 40% are considered full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $31,568 a year.

35 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,745 Total Students

17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 100% of the teachers are full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $35,477 after earning their degree at this institution.

#8

Heritage University

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30 Degrees in Major Awarded
29% Graduation Rate
999 Total Students

100% of students get financical aid. The 5.00% student loan default rate is lower than average. The student to faculty ratio is 6 to 1.

27 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,954 Total Students

83% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $33,322 after earning their degree at this institution. A typical student attending YVC will pay a net price of $7,545.

26 Degrees in Major Awarded
646 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 7.20%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 87% of students receive it. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

Allied Health Professions Careers in WA

Some of the careers allied health majors go into include:

Job Title WA Job Growth WA Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 38% $140,010
Respiratory Therapists 34% $68,480
Physician Assistants 33% $122,710
Athletic Trainers 27% $47,290
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers 26% $89,210
Radiation Therapists 20% $99,570
Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 20% $72,850
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians 20% $53,810
Surgical Technologists 20% $57,240
Nuclear Technicians 20% $0
Health Technologists and Technicians 20% $56,290
Nuclear Medicine Technologists 18% $92,150
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists 18% $92,420
Hearing Aid Specialists 15% $0
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians 14% $56,820
Respiratory Therapy Technicians -17% $55,910

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

Major Annual Graduates in WA
Nursing 3,851
Mental & Social Health Services 748
Allied Health Services 734
Public Health 621
Health/Medical Admin Services 497
Medicine 478
Dental Support Services 427
Health Sciences & Services 394

View all majors related to Allied Health Professions

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