Allied Health Professions at Baylor University
If you plan to study Allied Health Professions, you may want to check out the program at Baylor University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Baylor University is located in Waco, TX.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 30 allied health professions degrees were awarded at Baylor University.
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Online Class Availability at Baylor University
Many students take online classes at Baylor University. Among 20,626 students, 3,066 (15%) studied exclusively online and 4,899 (24%) took at least some classes online.
Allied Health Professions Rankings at Baylor University
Rankings can help you compare Baylor University’s Allied Health Professions program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #4 of 81 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #5 of 129 |
| Best Value | Texas | #76 of 76 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #87 of 1,196 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #126 of 126 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1182 of 1,196 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #4 of 81 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #5 of 129 |
| Best Value | Texas | #76 of 76 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #87 of 1,196 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #126 of 126 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1182 of 1,196 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of Allied Health Professions graduates at Baylor University, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Allied Health Professions graduates at Baylor University are 43% women (13) and 57% men (17).
Allied Health Professions Master’s Program at Baylor University
Among the 11 master’s allied health professions degrees awarded at Baylor University, 91% were women (10) and 9% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Allied Health Professions master’s degree recipients at Baylor University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 5 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Asian | 1 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 55% of Allied Health Professions master’s degree recipients at Baylor University, higher than the national average of 29%.*
Allied Health Professions Doctoral Program at Baylor University
Of the 19 doctoral allied health professions graduates at Baylor University, 16% were women (3) and 84% were men (16).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Allied Health Professions doctoral degree recipients at Baylor University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 15 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 21% of Allied Health Professions doctoral degree recipients at Baylor University, lower than the national average of 26%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Allied Health Professions Concentrations at Baylor University
The Allied Health Professions program at Baylor University includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physician Assistant | 19 |
| Athletic Training | 11 |
Best-Paid Careers for Allied Health Professions Graduates
Students who finish Allied Health Professions program at Baylor University pursue many career paths. Here are the top-paying careers for Allied Health Professions majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | $153,940 |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technologists | $153,819 |
| Surgical Assistants | $141,004 |
| Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | $137,802 |
| Respiratory Therapists | $128,345 |
| Nuclear Medicine Technologists | $119,042 |
| Anesthesiologist Assistants | $116,229 |
| Nuclear Monitoring Technicians | $115,968 |
| Emergency Medical Technicians | $105,175 |
| Hearing Aid Specialists | $96,168 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.