Allied Health Professions at Grand Valley State University
If you plan to study Allied Health Professions, you may want to check out the program at Grand Valley State University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Grand Valley State University is located in Allendale, MI.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 125 allied health professions degrees were awarded at Grand Valley State University.
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Online & Distance Learning at Grand Valley State University
Distance learning is available at Grand Valley State University. Of 22,011 students, 1,443 (7%) studied exclusively online and 9,272 (42%) took at least some classes online.
Allied Health Professions Rankings at Grand Valley State University
Rankings can help you compare Grand Valley State University’s Allied Health Professions program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Michigan | #4 of 38 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #22 of 188 |
| Best Value | Michigan | #26 of 37 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #113 of 178 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #171 of 1,196 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #732 of 1,196 |
Earnings for Allied Health Professions Graduates from Grand Valley State University
Graduates of Grand Valley State University’s Allied Health Professions program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $80,375 |
| 2 years | $83,346 |
| 3 years | $88,787 |
| 4 years | $93,926 |
| 5 years | $91,759 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Allied Health Professions graduates from Grand Valley State University take home a median $93,926, compared with $57,127 for all Grand Valley State University graduates — about 64% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Allied Health Professions graduates from Grand Valley State University stands at $27,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Allied Health Professions graduates at Grand Valley State University, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Allied Health Professions graduates at Grand Valley State University are 77% women (96) and 23% men (29).
Allied Health Professions Bachelor’s Program at Grand Valley State University
Of the 53 bachelor’s allied health professions degrees awarded at Grand Valley State University, 87% were women (46) and 13% were men (7).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Allied Health Professions bachelor’s degree recipients at Grand Valley State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 45 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 4 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
Minority students account for 15% of Allied Health Professions bachelor’s degree recipients at Grand Valley State University, lower than the national average of 33%.*
Allied Health Professions Master’s Program at Grand Valley State University
Among the 72 master’s allied health professions graduates at Grand Valley State University, 69% were women (50) and 31% were men (22).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Allied Health Professions master’s degree recipients at Grand Valley State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 61 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Black / African American | 3 |
| Asian | 1 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 3 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 14% of Allied Health Professions master’s degree recipients at Grand Valley State University, below the national average of 29%.*
*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 Grand Valley State University
This Allied Health Professions program at Grand Valley State University offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Medical Radiologic Technology | 20 |
| Sonographer/Ultrasound Technology | 53 |
| Physician Assistant | 45 |
| Athletic Training | 7 |
Top-Paying Careers for Allied Health Professions Graduates
Those who complete Allied Health Professions program at Grand Valley State University pursue many career paths. Below are the top-paying careers for Allied Health Professions graduates, 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
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