Allied Health Professions Associate Degrees
There are 1,625 schools in the United States where you can earn aassociate degree in Allied Health Professions. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were women, and about49% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 0.6% of Allied Health Professions graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Allied Health Professions Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 90,379 students earned theirAllied Health Professions majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Allied Health Professions at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 11,547 |
| Associate’s Degree (this page) | 31,955 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 7,684 |
| Master’s Degree | 31,578 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 859 |
Earnings of Allied Health Professions Majors With Associate Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with aassociate degree in Allied Health Professions of $61,295 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $67,845 |
| 4 years | $61,295 |
| 5 years | $69,015 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for Allied Health Professions students with their associate degree.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with female students. About 74.9% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 8,020 |
| Women | 23,935 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Allied Health Professions graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 16,090 | 50.4% |
| Asian | 1,734 | 5.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8,206 | 25.7% |
| Black or African American | 3,054 | 9.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 224 | 0.7% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 126 | 0.4% |
| Two or More Races | 1,120 | 3.5% |
| Race Unknown | 1,224 | 3.8% |
| International Students | 177 | 0.6% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 0.6% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Allied Health Professions Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 1,771 colleges that offer a associate degree in Allied Health Professions. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Allied Health Professions students seeking a associate degree is Santa Rosa Junior College. During the most recent year for which we have data, 723 people received their associate degree in Allied Health Professions from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Allied Health Professions here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Victor Valley College comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Allied Health Professions. During the most recent year for which we have data, 698 people received their associate degree in Allied Health Professions from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Allied Health Professions here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Allied Health Professions. During the most recent year for which we have data, 650 people received their associate degree in Allied Health Professions from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Allied Health Professions here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Smith Chason College is a popular choice for Allied Health Professions majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 596 people received their associate degree in Allied Health Professions from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Hillsborough Community College is a popular choice for Allied Health Professions majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 538 associate degrees in Allied Health Professions in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting is a popular choice for Allied Health Professions majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 520 associate degrees in Allied Health Professions in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Weber State University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Allied Health Professions. This school awarded 507 associate degrees in Allied Health Professions in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Allied Health Professions here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Germanna Community College is a popular choice for Allied Health Professions majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 497 associate degrees in Allied Health Professions in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Ivy Tech Community College is a popular choice for Allied Health Professions majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 496 associate degrees in Allied Health Professions in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Allied Health Professions here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Dallas College comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Allied Health Professions. During the most recent year for which we have data, 473 people received their associate degree in Allied Health Professions from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Allied Health Professions here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Lynchburg is a popular choice for Allied Health Professions majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 454 people received their associate degree in Allied Health Professions from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
South College is a popular choice for Allied Health Professions majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 424 people received their associate degree in Allied Health Professions from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Allied Health Professions. This school awarded 412 associate degrees in Allied Health Professions in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Broward College is a popular choice for Allied Health Professions majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 396 people received their associate degree in Allied Health Professions from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Miami Dade College comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Allied Health Professions. This school awarded 388 associate degrees in Allied Health Professions in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Allied Health Professions here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
College of DuPage comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Allied Health Professions. During the most recent year for which we have data, 375 people received their associate degree in Allied Health Professions from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Milwaukee Area Technical College comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Allied Health Professions. During the most recent year for which we have data, 348 people received their associate degree in Allied Health Professions from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
MCPHS University is a popular choice for Allied Health Professions majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 338 people received their associate degree in Allied Health Professions from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Red Rocks Community College comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Allied Health Professions. During the most recent year for which we have data, 336 people received their associate degree in Allied Health Professions from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Valencia College comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Allied Health Professions. During the most recent year for which we have data, 335 people received their associate degree in Allied Health Professions from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Allied Health Professions Concentrations
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | 29,337 |
| Physician Associate/Assistant | 13,046 |
| Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer | 11,777 |
| Surgical Technology/Technologist | 7,626 |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician | 7,272 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Allied Health Professions that also offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 311,372 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | 99,987 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 90,166 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 80,693 |
| Public Health | 41,086 |
References
The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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