Allied Health Professions Doctor’s Degrees
There are 1,625 schools in the United States where you can earn adoctor’s degree in Allied Health Professions. This degree is more popular with female students, and about33% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 0.7% 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 | 31,955 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 7,684 |
| Master’s Degree | 31,578 |
| Doctor’s Degree (this page) | 859 |
Earnings of Allied Health Professions Majors With Doctor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with adoctor’s degree in Allied Health Professions of $61,295 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| 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 estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with female students. About 66.4% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 95 |
| Women | 188 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Allied Health Professions graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 189 | 66.8% |
| Asian | 18 | 6.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17 | 6.0% |
| Black or African American | 31 | 11.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 | 0.4% |
| Two or More Races | 6 | 2.1% |
| Race Unknown | 19 | 6.7% |
| International Students | 2 | 0.7% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 0.7% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Allied Health Professions Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 1,771 colleges that offer a doctor’s 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 doctor's degree is Santa Rosa Junior College. This school awarded 723 doctor's degrees in Allied Health Professions in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Allied Health Professions here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Victor Valley College is a popular choice for Allied Health Professions majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 698 doctor's degrees in Allied Health Professions in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Allied Health Professions here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale is a popular choice for Allied Health Professions majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 650 doctor's degrees in Allied Health Professions in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Allied Health Professions here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Smith Chason College comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Allied Health Professions. This school awarded 596 doctor's degrees in Allied Health Professions in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Allied Health Professions here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Hillsborough Community College is a popular choice for Allied Health Professions majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 538 people received their doctor's 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.
Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting is a popular choice for Allied Health Professions majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 520 doctor's 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 doctor's degrees in Allied Health Professions. This school awarded 507 doctor's degrees in Allied Health Professions in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Allied Health Professions here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Germanna Community College comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Allied Health Professions. This school awarded 497 doctor's 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 doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 496 people received their doctor's degree in Allied Health Professions from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Allied Health Professions here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Dallas College is a popular choice for Allied Health Professions majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 473 people received their doctor's degree in Allied Health Professions from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's 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 doctor's degree. This school awarded 454 doctor's degrees in Allied Health Professions in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Allied Health Professions here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
South College is a popular choice for Allied Health Professions majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 424 people received their doctor's degree in Allied Health Professions from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Allied Health Professions here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts is a popular choice for Allied Health Professions majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 412 doctor's degrees in Allied Health Professions in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Allied Health Professions here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Broward College is a popular choice for Allied Health Professions majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 396 people received their doctor's 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 is a popular choice for Allied Health Professions majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 388 people received their doctor's 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.
College of DuPage is a popular choice for Allied Health Professions majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 375 people received their doctor's 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 is a popular choice for Allied Health Professions majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 348 people received their doctor's 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 doctor's degree. This school awarded 338 doctor's degrees in Allied Health Professions in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Allied Health Professions here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Red Rocks Community College comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Allied Health Professions. During the most recent year for which we have data, 336 people received their doctor's degree in Allied Health Professions from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Allied Health Professions here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Valencia College is a popular choice for Allied Health Professions majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 335 doctor's degrees in Allied Health Professions in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Allied Health Professions here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Allied Health Professions Focus Areas
| 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 doctor’s 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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