Allied Health Professions at Marshall University
If you are interested in studying Allied Health Professions, consider the program at Marshall University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Marshall University is located in Huntington, WV.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 76 allied health professions degrees were awarded at Marshall University.
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Online Class Availability at Marshall University
Distance learning is available at Marshall University. Of 11,958 students, 2,413 (20%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 4,563 (38%) took at least some classes online.
Allied Health Professions Rankings at Marshall University
Use these rankings to compare Marshall University’s Allied Health Professions program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | West Virginia | #2 of 13 |
| Best Value | West Virginia | #7 of 14 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #67 of 325 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #141 of 352 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #359 of 1,196 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #407 of 1,196 |
Earnings for Allied Health Professions Graduates from Marshall University
Those who finish Marshall 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 | $44,786 |
| 2 years | $45,956 |
| 3 years | $51,021 |
| 4 years | $56,885 |
| 5 years | $58,338 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Allied Health Professions graduates from Marshall University earn a median of $56,885, compared with $62,090 for all Marshall University graduates — about 8% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Allied Health Professions graduates from Marshall University is $22,789.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Allied Health Professions graduates at Marshall University, by degree type.
Program-wide, Allied Health Professions graduates at Marshall University are 64% women (49) and 36% men (27).
Allied Health Professions Bachelor’s Program at Marshall University
Of the 45 bachelor’s allied health professions degrees awarded at Marshall University, 64% were women (29) and 36% were men (16).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Allied Health Professions bachelor’s degree recipients at Marshall University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 38 |
| Black / African American | 3 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 13% of Allied Health Professions bachelor’s degree recipients at Marshall University, below the national average of 33%.*
Allied Health Professions Master’s Program at Marshall University
Among the 31 master’s allied health professions degrees awarded at Marshall University, 65% were women (20) and 35% were men (11).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Allied Health Professions master’s degree recipients at Marshall University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 25 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Unknown | 4 |
Minority students account for 6% of Allied Health Professions master’s degree recipients at Marshall University, lower than 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 Marshall University
The Allied Health Professions program at Marshall University includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Respiratory Care Therapy | 10 |
| Radiologic Technology | 22 |
| Physician Assistant | 21 |
| Athletic Training | 23 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Allied Health Professions Graduates
Graduates of the Allied Health Professions program at Marshall University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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