Allied Health Professions at University of Nebraska Medical Center
What traits are you looking for in a school for Allied Health Professions, consider the program at University of Nebraska Medical Center. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
University of Nebraska Medical Center is in Omaha, NE.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 155 allied health professions degrees were granted at University of Nebraska Medical Center.
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Studying Online at University of Nebraska Medical Center
Online coursework is an option at University of Nebraska Medical Center. Of 3,988 students, 591 (15%) studied exclusively online and 52 (1%) took at least some classes online.
Allied Health Professions Rankings at University of Nebraska Medical Center
Rankings can help you compare University of Nebraska Medical Center’s Allied Health Professions program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nebraska | #1 of 16 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #4 of 114 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #70 of 1,196 |
Earnings for Allied Health Professions Graduates from University of Nebraska Medical Center
Students who complete University of Nebraska Medical Center’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 | $98,313 |
| 2 years | $101,308 |
| 3 years | $110,035 |
| 4 years | $118,311 |
| 5 years | $134,868 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Allied Health Professions graduates from University of Nebraska Medical Center earn a median of $118,311, compared with $97,932 for all University of Nebraska Medical Center graduates — about 21% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Allied Health Professions graduates from University of Nebraska Medical Center comes in at $12,715.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Allied Health Professions graduates at University of Nebraska Medical Center, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Allied Health Professions graduates at University of Nebraska Medical Center are 77% women (120) and 23% men (35).
Allied Health Professions Bachelor’s Program at University of Nebraska Medical Center
Among the 53 bachelor’s allied health professions degrees awarded at University of Nebraska Medical Center, 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 University of Nebraska Medical Center.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 33 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 13 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 32% of Allied Health Professions bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Nebraska Medical Center, lower than the national average of 33%.*
Allied Health Professions Master’s Program at University of Nebraska Medical Center
Of the 82 master’s allied health professions degrees awarded at University of Nebraska Medical Center, 70% were women (57) and 30% were men (25).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Allied Health Professions master’s degree recipients at University of Nebraska Medical Center.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 66 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 5 |
| Asian | 5 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 4 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 18% of Allied Health Professions master’s degree recipients at University of Nebraska Medical Center, 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 University of Nebraska Medical Center
The Allied Health Professions program at University of Nebraska Medical Center offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Perfusion Technology | 20 |
| Medical Radiologic Technology | 9 |
| Sonographer/Ultrasound Technology | 14 |
| Radiologic Technology | 43 |
| Physician Assistant | 62 |
| MRI Technician | 7 |
Top-Paying Careers for Allied Health Professions Graduates
Graduates of the Allied Health Professions program at University of Nebraska Medical Center go on to a range of careers. 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.