Allied Health Professions Graduate Certificates
There are 1,625 schools in the United States where you can earn agraduate certificate in Allied Health Professions. This degree is more popular with female students, and about37% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 14.9% of Allied Health Professions graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Allied Health Professions Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 90,379 people 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 | 859 |
Earnings of Allied Health Professions Majors With Graduate Certificates (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding agraduate certificate in Allied Health Professions of $61,295 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| 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 calculate the median and range of debt loads for Allied Health Professions students with their graduate certificate.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their graduate certificate in Allied Health Professions. About 70.9% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 43 |
| Women | 105 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Allied Health Professions graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 71 | 48.0% |
| Asian | 22 | 14.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 | 8.8% |
| Black or African American | 9 | 6.1% |
| Two or More Races | 5 | 3.4% |
| Race Unknown | 6 | 4.1% |
| International Students | 22 | 14.9% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 14.9% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Allied Health Professions Programs for Graduate Certificates
There are 1,771 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in Allied Health Professions. Learn more about the most popular below:
Santa Rosa Junior College tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Allied Health Professions majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 723 graduate certificates 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.
Victor Valley College comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Allied Health Professions. During the most recent year for which we have data, 698 people received their graduate certificate 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.
Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale is a popular choice for Allied Health Professions majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 650 people received their graduate certificate in Allied Health Professions from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate 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 graduate certificates in Allied Health Professions. During the most recent year for which we have data, 596 people received their graduate certificate 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.
Hillsborough Community College comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Allied Health Professions. During the most recent year for which we have data, 538 people received their graduate certificate 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 comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Allied Health Professions. During the most recent year for which we have data, 520 people received their graduate certificate 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.
Weber State University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Allied Health Professions. During the most recent year for which we have data, 507 people received their graduate certificate 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.
Germanna Community College comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Allied Health Professions. During the most recent year for which we have data, 497 people received their graduate certificate in Allied Health Professions from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Allied Health Professions here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ivy Tech Community College comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Allied Health Professions. During the most recent year for which we have data, 496 people received their graduate certificate 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.
Dallas College is a popular choice for Allied Health Professions majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 473 people received their graduate certificate in Allied Health Professions from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Allied Health Professions here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Lynchburg comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Allied Health Professions. During the most recent year for which we have data, 454 people received their graduate certificate in Allied Health Professions from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Allied Health Professions here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
South College comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Allied Health Professions. This school awarded 424 graduate certificates 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.
Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Allied Health Professions. This school awarded 412 graduate certificates 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.
Broward College comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Allied Health Professions. This school awarded 396 graduate certificates 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.
Miami Dade College comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Allied Health Professions. This school awarded 388 graduate certificates in Allied Health Professions in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Allied Health Professions here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
College of DuPage comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Allied Health Professions. This school awarded 375 graduate certificates 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.
Milwaukee Area Technical College is a popular choice for Allied Health Professions majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 348 graduate certificates 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.
MCPHS University is a popular choice for Allied Health Professions majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 338 graduate certificates in Allied Health Professions in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate 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 graduate certificates in Allied Health Professions. This school awarded 336 graduate certificates 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.
Valencia College is a popular choice for Allied Health Professions majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 335 people received their graduate certificate 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.
Allied Health Professions Majors to Study
| 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 graduate certificates.
| 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.
