Allied Health Professions at University of Western States
What traits are you looking for in a school for Allied Health Professions, consider the program at University of Western States. Get started with the following essential facts.
University of Western States is located in Portland, OR.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of Western States
Distance learning is available at University of Western States. Of 959 students, 587 (61%) studied exclusively online and 320 (33%) took at least some classes online.
Allied Health Professions Rankings at University of Western States
These rankings give you a sense of how University of Western States’s Allied Health Professions program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #1 of 29 |
| Best Value | Oregon | #1 of 4 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Oregon | #3 of 16 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #5 of 321 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #14 of 157 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #88 of 1,196 |
Top-Paying Careers for Allied Health Professions Graduates
Those who complete Allied Health Professions program at University of Western States work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the highest-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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