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Allied Health Professions Schools in Florida

744 students earned Allied Health degrees in Florida in the 2020-2021 year.

As a degree choice, Allied Health Professions is the 14th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Allied Health Professions Majors in Florida

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 737
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 7
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 7
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 7

Gender Distribution

In Florida, 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 Florida is as follows:

  • Asian: 10.1%
  • Black or African American: 4.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 18.3%
  • White: 57.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.4%
  • Other Races: 9.4%
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Jobs for Allied Health Professions Grads in Florida

84,340 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 Florida

In this state, allied health grads earn an average of $57,960. Nationwide, they make an average of $61,540.

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

#1

Nova Southeastern University

Fort Lauderdale
233 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
20,888 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $43,703 after graduation. This private institution charges an average net price of $25,833. The student loan default rate is 1.90% which is lower than average.

100 Degrees in Major Awarded
36% Graduation Rate
7,515 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.80%. It takes the average student 4.49 years to graduate. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1.

80 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
50,626 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 22 to 1. In their early career, USF Tampa grads earn an average salary of $43,307. The 3.30% student loan default rate is lower than average.

64 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
58,836 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.40%. Most students complete their degree in 4.58 years. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $5,298.

#5

University of Florida

Gainesville
62 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
53,372 Total Students

88% of the teachers are full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 91% of students receive it. The average student takes 4.28 years to complete their degree at UF.

47 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
43,569 Total Students

85% of the teachers are full time. 96% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Graduates earn an average $45,061 after graduation.

47 Degrees in Major Awarded
17% Graduation Rate
867 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. An average student at South University, Tampa will pay a net price of $21,623.

39 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
20,330 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $36,084. Of all the students who attend this school, 92% get financial aid. The average student takes 4.04 years to complete their degree at Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale.

27 Degrees in Major Awarded
34% Graduation Rate
1,802 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 97%. The average student takes 4.81 years to complete their degree at AHU. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.00%.

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
15,358 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 22 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $11,299. 69% of the teachers are full time.

Allied Health Professions Careers in FL

Some of the careers allied health majors go into include:

Job Title FL Job Growth FL Median Salary
Physician Assistants 50% $104,420
Health Specialties Professors 33% $61,080
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers 31% $65,560
Athletic Trainers 30% $44,610
Respiratory Therapists 29% $57,660
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians 27% $40,160
Hearing Aid Specialists 25% $51,590
Radiation Therapists 24% $81,080
Health Technologists and Technicians 22% $37,650
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists 19% $65,510
Surgical Technologists 19% $43,930
Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 19% $33,620
Nuclear Medicine Technologists 19% $72,120
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians 17% $47,820
Respiratory Therapy Technicians -55% $51,600

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

Major Annual Graduates in FL
Nursing 3,074
Medicine 1,218
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences 1,144
Mental & Social Health Services 1,034
Rehabilitation Professions 870
Public Health 851
Health/Medical Admin Services 626
Communication Sciences 586

View all majors related to Allied Health Professions

View Nationwide Allied Health Professions Report

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