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Allied Health Professions Schools in California

659 Allied Health students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

An Allied Health Professions major is the 38th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Allied Health Professions Majors in California

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 659

Gender Distribution

In California, 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 California is as follows:

  • Asian: 22.0%
  • Black or African American: 5.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 20.5%
  • White: 40.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.3%
  • Other Races: 11.2%
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Jobs for Allied Health Professions Grads in California

131,630 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 California

In this state, allied health grads earn an average of $79,640. Nationwide, they make an average of $61,540.

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There are 10 colleges in California that offer allied health degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

95 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,813 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.40%. 82% of the teachers are full time.

59 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
46,287 Total Students

9 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 70% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Most students complete their degree in 4.17 years.

50 Degrees in Major Awarded
79% Graduation Rate
9,761 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.10%. Graduates earn an average $53,764 after graduation. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1.

49 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
6,263 Total Students

The average student takes 4.34 years to complete their degree at Pacific. This private institution charges an average net price of $28,380. Graduates earn an average $58,630 after graduation.

47 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
11,317 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.38 years. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. An average student at Cal Baptist will pay a net price of $26,719.

46 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,225 Total Students

In their early career, SCU grads earn an average salary of $49,207. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 31% are considered full time. The student loan default rate is 4.30% which is lower than average.

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Loma Linda University

Loma Linda
45 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,468 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 3 to 1. The student loan default rate is 0.60% which is lower than average. Graduates earn an average $78,124 after graduation.

44 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,321 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 53%. In their early career, TUC grads earn an average salary of $76,913. The student loan default rate is 0.30% which is lower than average.

42 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,050 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $124,182 after earning their degree at this institution. The full-time teacher rate is 52%. The student loan default rate is 0.70% which is lower than average.

40 Degrees in Major Awarded
738 Total Students

81% of the teachers are full time.

Allied Health Professions Careers in CA

Some of the careers allied health majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Physician Assistants 34% $118,500
Health Specialties Professors 30% $142,500
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers 26% $91,380
Respiratory Therapists 25% $78,560
Health Technologists and Technicians 24% $44,850
Athletic Trainers 24% $56,910
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists 23% $91,660
Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 21% $32,050
Surgical Technologists 15% $60,340
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians 14% $56,520
Nuclear Medicine Technologists 13% $112,890
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians 12% $68,510
Radiation Therapists 9% $112,870

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

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Nursing 3,819
Rehabilitation Professions 3,010
Public Health 1,867
Medicine 1,756
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences 1,524
Mental & Social Health Services 1,483
Health/Medical Admin Services 1,044
Alternative Medicine & Systems 990

View all majors related to Allied Health Professions

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