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Allied Health in California

Allied Health Schools in California

9,608 students earned Allied Health degrees in California in the 2022-2023 year.

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

Education Levels of Allied Health Majors in California

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 713
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 4
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 4
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 4

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: 12.6%
  • Black or African American: 4.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 41.6%
  • White: 31.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.3%
  • Other Races: 10.3%
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Jobs for Allied Health 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 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

88% of the teachers are full time.

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

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 59% are considered full time. 9 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 76% of students get financical aid.

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50 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
9,761 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $44,342. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 89% of students receive it.

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49 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
6,263 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 52%. The average student takes 4.34 years to complete their degree at Pacific. This private school has an average net price of $23,800.

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47 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
11,317 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $26,538. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 42% are considered full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid.

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46 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,225 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 36%.

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Loma Linda University

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

The full-time teacher rate is 96%. The student to faculty ratio is 3 to 1.

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44 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,321 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 43% are considered full time.

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42 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,050 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 6 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 48% are considered full time.

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40 Degrees in Major Awarded
738 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 78% are considered full time.

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Allied Health Careers in CA

Some of the careers allied health majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Athletic Trainers 24% $56,910
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians 12% $68,510

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

View Nationwide Allied Health Report

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