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Allied Health in Pennsylvania

Allied Health Schools in Pennsylvania

2,942 students earned Allied Health degrees in Pennsylvania in the 2022-2023 year.

As a degree choice, Allied Health is the 9th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Allied Health Majors in Pennsylvania

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 1,377
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 24
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 24
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 24

Gender Distribution

In Pennsylvania, 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 Pennsylvania is as follows:

  • Asian: 6.5%
  • Black or African American: 4.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.5%
  • White: 76.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.6%
  • Other Races: 6.9%
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Jobs for Allied Health Grads in Pennsylvania

In this state, there are 69,520 people employed in jobs related to an allied health degree, compared to 1,414,230 nationwide.

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Wages for Allied Health Jobs in Pennsylvania

In this state, allied health grads earn an average of $55,520. Nationwide, they make an average of $61,540.

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

144 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
8,286 Total Students

32% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. 100% of students get financical aid.

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Arcadia University

Glenside
100 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
3,300 Total Students

34% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. This private school has an average net price of $28,861.

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100 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
2,769 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. It takes the average student 4.16 years to graduate. This private school has an average net price of $42,530.

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82 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,133 Total Students
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#5

DeSales University

Center Valley
77 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
3,302 Total Students

100% of students get financical aid. This private institution charges an average net price of $28,928. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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#5

Chatham University

Pittsburgh
77 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
2,353 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.05 years to graduate. The full-time teacher rate is 100%. 100% of students get financical aid.

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#7

Drexel University

Philadelphia
74 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
23,589 Total Students

9 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This private institution charges an average net price of $35,596. 100% of students get financical aid.

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70 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
4,251 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.28 years. 100% of students get financical aid.

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#9

King's College

Wilkes-Barre
65 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
2,320 Total Students

11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 73% of the teachers are full time. 100% of students get financical aid.

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#10

Duquesne University

Pittsburgh
56 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
8,830 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $35,027. 50% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1.

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Allied Health Careers in PA

Some of the careers allied health majors go into include:

Job Title PA Job Growth PA Median Salary
Athletic Trainers 19% $44,930
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians 9% $50,780

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

Major Annual Graduates in PA
Nursing 2,683
Rehabilitation Professions 2,308
Medicine 2,307
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences 1,144
Public Health 848
Health/Medical Admin Services 695
Communication Sciences 583
Dentistry 506

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