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Allied Health Professions Schools in Virginia

681 students earned Allied Health degrees in Virginia in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, Allied Health Professions is the 15th most popular major in the state out of a total 227 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Allied Health Professions Majors in Virginia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 387
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 283
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 283
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 283
Post-Master’s Certificate 11
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 11

Gender Distribution

In Virginia, 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 Virginia is as follows:

  • Asian: 6.0%
  • Black or African American: 9.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.7%
  • White: 55.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.4%
  • Other Races: 22.8%
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Jobs for Allied Health Professions Grads in Virginia

31,370 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 Virginia

A typical salary for a allied health grad in the state is $60,200, compared to a typical salary of $61,540 nationwide.

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

336 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
2,692 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.13 years to graduate. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student loan default rate is 3.30% which is lower than average.

79 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,289 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 98%. The student loan default rate is 0.50% which is lower than average.

#3

Shenandoah University

Winchester
68 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
4,174 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $30,878. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $44,672 a year.

41 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
10,695 Total Students

68% of the teachers are full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 94% get financial aid. Graduates earn an average $42,066 after graduation.

33 Degrees in Major Awarded
412 Total Students

The average student takes 4.00 years to complete their degree at South University, Richmond. 40% of the teachers are full time. This private institution charges an average net price of $25,162.

#6

James Madison University

Harrisonburg
32 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
21,594 Total Students

85% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $52,050 a year.

29 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
1,230 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 9.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. It takes the average student 4.11 years to graduate. This private school has an average net price of $17,245.

26 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
2,110 Total Students

100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 23% are considered full time. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $18,354.

#9

Bridgewater College

Bridgewater
13 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
1,597 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 4.20% which is lower than average. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $20,457.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
38,541 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 53%. 75% of students get financical aid. The average student takes 4.36 years to complete their degree at GMU.

Allied Health Professions Careers in VA

Some of the careers allied health majors go into include:

Job Title VA Job Growth VA Median Salary
Physician Assistants 45% $99,980
Health Specialties Professors 31% $0
Hearing Aid Specialists 30% $38,780
Athletic Trainers 28% $45,680
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers 24% $74,020
Respiratory Therapists 21% $59,160
Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 20% $33,930
Health Technologists and Technicians 17% $44,610
Surgical Technologists 14% $48,270
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians 12% $52,540
Nuclear Medicine Technologists 12% $71,710
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists 12% $71,770
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians 10% $62,460
Radiation Therapists 9% $75,440
Nuclear Technicians -3% $57,250

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

Major Annual Graduates in VA
Mental & Social Health Services 1,249
Medicine 1,144
Nursing 1,110
Public Health 690
Rehabilitation Professions 671
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences 381
Health/Medical Admin Services 357
Communication Sciences 132

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