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Allied Health Professions in Colorado

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Allied Health Professions Schools in Colorado

In 2020-2021, 139 students earned their Allied Health degrees in CO.

As a degree choice, Allied Health Professions is the 41st most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Allied Health Professions Majors in Colorado

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 138
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 1

Gender Distribution

In Colorado, 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 Colorado is as follows:

  • Asian: 4.3%
  • Black or African American: 2.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.8%
  • White: 68.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.7%
  • Other Races: 18.7%
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Jobs for Allied Health Professions Grads in Colorado

There are 26,610 people in the state and 1,414,230 people in the nation working in allied health jobs.

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Wages for Allied Health Professions Jobs in Colorado

Allied Health grads earn an average of $63,070 in the state and $61,540 nationwide.

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There are 6 colleges in Colorado that offer allied health degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

47 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
24,723 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $48,167 after earning their degree at this institution. The full-time teacher rate is 69%. Most students complete their degree in 4.67 years.

31 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,029 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. In their early career, Red Rocks Community College grads earn an average salary of $35,432. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 57% of students receive it.

31 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,332 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 0.60% which is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

#4

Colorado Mesa University

Grand Junction
17 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
9,110 Total Students

In their early career, Colorado Mesa grads earn an average salary of $34,519. Of all the students who attend this school, 96% get financial aid. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 8.10%.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
32,428 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 2.60% which is lower than average. 72% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
12,380 Total Students

59% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. The student loan default rate is 4.30% which is lower than average.

Allied Health Professions Careers in CO

Some of the careers allied health majors go into include:

Job Title CO Job Growth CO Median Salary
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians 47% $69,000
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers 46% $84,660
Physician Assistants 38% $103,070
Health Technologists and Technicians 38% $42,870
Athletic Trainers 37% $48,450
Health Specialties Professors 36% $116,840
Surgical Technologists 35% $53,020
Radiation Therapists 35% $92,370
Respiratory Therapists 34% $62,200
Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 32% $38,300
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists 26% $78,930
Nuclear Medicine Technologists 18% $85,960
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians 14% $62,320

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

Major Annual Graduates in CO
Nursing 1,462
Health/Medical Admin Services 635
Medicine 438
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences 231
Rehabilitation Professions 209
Public Health 197
Bioethics/Medical Ethics 141
Dentistry 116

View all majors related to Allied Health Professions

View Nationwide Allied Health Professions Report

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