Allied Health Professions at Nova Southeastern University
If you are interested in studying Allied Health Professions, you may want to check out the program at Nova Southeastern University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Nova Southeastern University is located in Fort Lauderdale, FL.
During the most recent reporting year, 297 allied health professions degrees were granted at Nova Southeastern University.
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Online Class Availability at Nova Southeastern University
Online coursework is an option at Nova Southeastern University. Of 20,910 students, 5,509 (26%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 6,748 (32%) took at least some classes online.
Allied Health Professions Rankings at Nova Southeastern University
These rankings give you a sense of how Nova Southeastern University’s Allied Health Professions program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Florida | #18 of 59 |
| Best Value | Florida | #56 of 69 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #59 of 325 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #331 of 352 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #373 of 1,196 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1112 of 1,196 |
Earnings for Allied Health Professions Graduates from Nova Southeastern University
Those who finish Nova Southeastern University’s Allied Health Professions program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $92,583 |
| 2 years | $100,224 |
| 3 years | $110,420 |
| 4 years | $120,051 |
| 5 years | $127,336 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Allied Health Professions graduates from Nova Southeastern University take home a median $120,051, compared with $88,351 for all Nova Southeastern University graduates — about 36% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Allied Health Professions graduates from Nova Southeastern University stands at $32,250.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Allied Health Professions graduates at Nova Southeastern University, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Allied Health Professions graduates at Nova Southeastern University are 82% women (245) and 18% men (52).
Allied Health Professions Bachelor’s Program at Nova Southeastern University
Of the 55 bachelor’s allied health professions degrees awarded at Nova Southeastern University, 85% were women (47) and 15% were men (8).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Allied Health Professions bachelor’s degree recipients at Nova Southeastern University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 17 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 15 |
| Black / African American | 9 |
| Asian | 6 |
| International (Nonresident) | 7 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 55% of Allied Health Professions bachelor’s degree recipients at Nova Southeastern University, above the national average of 33%.*
Allied Health Professions Master’s Program at Nova Southeastern University
Among the 242 master’s allied health professions degrees awarded at Nova Southeastern University, 82% were women (198) and 18% were men (44).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Allied Health Professions master’s degree recipients at Nova Southeastern University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 144 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 47 |
| Black / African American | 5 |
| Asian | 26 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 8 |
| Unknown | 11 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 36% of Allied Health Professions master’s degree recipients at Nova Southeastern University, above 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 Nova Southeastern University
The Allied Health Professions program at Nova Southeastern University offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Respiratory Care Therapy | 18 |
| Sonographer/Ultrasound Technology | 28 |
| Physician Assistant | 242 |
| Cardiopulmonary Technologist | 9 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Allied Health Professions Graduates
Those who complete Allied Health Professions program at Nova Southeastern University work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks 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.