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Allied Health Professions Schools in Alabama

137 students earned Allied Health degrees in Alabama in the 2020-2021 year.

As a degree choice, Allied Health Professions is the 30th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Allied Health Professions Majors in Alabama

Allied Health majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 137

Gender Distribution

In Alabama, a allied health major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of allied health majors in Alabama is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.2%
  • Black or African American: 5.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 0.0%
  • White: 80.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 5.8%
  • Other Races: 5.8%
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Jobs for Allied Health Professions Grads in Alabama

20,130 people in the state and 1,414,230 in the nation are employed in jobs related to allied health.

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Wages for Allied Health Professions Jobs in Alabama

A typical salary for a allied health grad in the state is $50,770, compared to a typical salary of $61,540 nationwide.

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There are 3 colleges in Alabama that offer allied health degrees. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

92 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
22,563 Total Students

76% of the teachers are full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $39,271 a year. The 4.80% student loan default rate is lower than average.

40 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
14,224 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,826. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $36,829 after earning their degree at this institution. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

#3

Samford University

Birmingham
5 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
5,729 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 2.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The full-time teacher rate is 99%. Graduates earn an average $45,778 after graduation.

Allied Health Professions Careers in AL

Some of the careers allied health majors go into include:

Job Title AL Job Growth AL Median Salary
Physician Assistants 37% $94,470
Health Specialties Professors 35% $95,190
Athletic Trainers 26% $40,810
Respiratory Therapists 22% $49,590
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers 20% $56,350
Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 18% $29,740
Health Technologists and Technicians 18% $39,070
Radiation Therapists 16% $75,090
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists 13% $59,650
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians 10% $52,810
Nuclear Medicine Technologists 8% $62,790
Surgical Technologists 8% $35,970
Respiratory Therapy Technicians -57% $39,660

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to allied health.

Major Annual Graduates in AL
Nursing 2,641
Medicine 404
Public Health 387
Rehabilitation Professions 380
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences 284
Communication Sciences 189
Mental & Social Health Services 143
Health/Medical Admin Services 124

View all majors related to Allied Health Professions

View Nationwide Allied Health Professions Report

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