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Allied Health Professions in Pennsylvania

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Allied Health Professions Schools in Pennsylvania

In 2020-2021, 1,344 students earned their Allied Health degrees in PA.

In terms of popularity, Allied Health Professions is the 9th most popular major in the state out of a total 273 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Allied Health Professions Majors in Pennsylvania

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 1,308
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 26
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 26
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 26
Post-Master’s Certificate 10
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 10

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: 6.3%
  • Black or African American: 1.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.4%
  • White: 75.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.5%
  • Other Races: 10.3%
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Jobs for Allied Health Professions 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 Professions 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
64% Graduation Rate
8,286 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 39% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $56,267 a year.

#2

Arcadia University

Glenside
100 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
3,300 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 31% are considered full time. The average student takes 4.09 years to complete their degree at Arcadia. 100% of students get financical aid.

100 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
2,769 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 4.30% which is lower than average. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $29,962. Graduates earn an average $49,438 after graduation.

82 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,133 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 0.20% which is lower than average.

#5

DeSales University

Center Valley
77 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
3,302 Total Students

100% of students get financical aid. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $49,374 a year. Most students complete their degree in 5.00 years.

#5

Chatham University

Pittsburgh
77 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
2,353 Total Students

100% of students get financical aid. In their early career, Chatham grads earn an average salary of $38,686. The full-time teacher rate is 100%.

#7

Drexel University

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

55% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate of 1.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

70 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
4,251 Total Students

97% of students get financical aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.28 years.

#9

King's College

Wilkes-Barre
65 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
2,320 Total Students

63% of the teachers are full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $45,732 after earning their degree at this institution. This private institution charges an average net price of $27,269.

#10

Duquesne University

Pittsburgh
56 Degrees in Major Awarded
78% Graduation Rate
8,830 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $56,932 a year. This private school has an average net price of $31,383. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1.

Allied Health Professions Careers in PA

Some of the careers allied health majors go into include:

Job Title PA Job Growth PA Median Salary
Physician Assistants 31% $97,720
Respiratory Therapists 25% $56,550
Health Specialties Professors 23% $79,920
Athletic Trainers 19% $44,930
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers 17% $65,180
Health Technologists and Technicians 17% $38,710
Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 13% $31,020
Surgical Technologists 11% $44,000
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians 9% $50,780
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists 8% $65,120
Radiation Therapists 8% $80,240
Nuclear Medicine Technologists 8% $70,350
Hearing Aid Specialists 8% $52,420
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians 6% $46,410
Respiratory Therapy Technicians -16% $47,380

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

View all majors related to Allied Health Professions

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