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Allied Health Professions Schools in Illinois

388 students earned Allied Health degrees in Illinois in the 2020-2021 year.

An Allied Health Professions major is the 33rd most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Allied Health Professions Majors in Illinois

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 388

Gender Distribution

In Illinois, 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 Illinois is as follows:

  • Asian: 8.8%
  • Black or African American: 3.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.7%
  • White: 69.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.8%
  • Other Races: 10.3%
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Jobs for Allied Health Professions Grads in Illinois

There are 57,580 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 Illinois

In this state, allied health grads earn an average of $62,390. Nationwide, they make an average of $61,540.

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

83 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,980 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

78 Degrees in Major Awarded
41% Graduation Rate
11,366 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 81%. In their early career, SIUC grads earn an average salary of $39,852.

66 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,099 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 1.10% which is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 65% are considered full time.

#4

Rush University

Chicago
55 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,816 Total Students

5 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 75%. Graduates earn an average $65,683 after graduation.

35 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
22,603 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 84%. The student loan default rate is 0.60% which is lower than average. 66% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

35 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
3,529 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $17,102. Most students complete their degree in 4.35 years. In their early career, University of Saint Francis grads earn an average salary of $50,636.

#7

Dominican University

River Forest
28 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
3,189 Total Students

100% of students get financical aid. An average student at Dominican U will pay a net price of $18,645. 10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
2,831 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $18,282. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. The average student takes 4.34 years to complete their degree at North Park.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
1,454 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $35,426 after earning their degree at this institution. The student loan default rate of 7.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 8 to 1.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
529 Total Students

6 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $42,941 a year.

Allied Health Professions Careers in IL

Some of the careers allied health majors go into include:

Job Title IL Job Growth IL Median Salary
Physician Assistants 25% $105,660
Hearing Aid Specialists 24% $40,710
Athletic Trainers 19% $42,780
Respiratory Therapists 17% $59,540
Health Specialties Professors 14% $85,020
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers 12% $76,590
Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 10% $31,480
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians 8% $55,480
Radiation Therapists 2% $85,030
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians 2% $56,780
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists 2% $74,910
Health Technologists and Technicians 2% $43,790
Nuclear Medicine Technologists 1% $83,680
Surgical Technologists 1% $47,940
Nuclear Technicians 0% $84,690
Respiratory Therapy Technicians -59% $56,360

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

Major Annual Graduates in IL
Nursing 6,634
Medicine 1,344
Public Health 1,068
Rehabilitation Professions 741
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences 663
Health/Medical Admin Services 535
Communication Sciences 492
Dentistry 308

View all majors related to Allied Health Professions

View Nationwide Allied Health Professions Report

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