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Allied Health Professions Schools in Washington

143 students earned Allied Health degrees in Washington in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, Allied Health Professions is the 29th most popular major in the state out of a total 200 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Allied Health Professions Majors in Washington

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 139
Post-Master’s Certificate 4
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 4

Gender Distribution

In Washington, 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 Washington is as follows:

  • Asian: 11.9%
  • Black or African American: 1.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 14.0%
  • White: 66.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 6.3%
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Jobs for Allied Health Professions Grads in Washington

24,760 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 Washington

A typical salary for a allied health grad in the state is $69,540, compared to a typical salary of $61,540 nationwide.

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There are 5 colleges in Washington that offer allied health degrees. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

97 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
48,149 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.24 years. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $55,968 a year. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $12,017.

#2

Heritage University

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30 Degrees in Major Awarded
29% Graduation Rate
999 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $6,850. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 21% are considered full time. Graduates earn an average $36,642 after graduation.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
12,349 Total Students

The average student takes 4.65 years to complete their degree at EWU. 96% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. A typical student attending EWU will pay a net price of $12,335.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
79% Graduation Rate
2,756 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. The 1.40% student loan default rate is lower than average.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
7,050 Total Students

98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 78% of the teachers are full time. In their early career, Seattle U grads earn an average salary of $56,299.

Allied Health Professions Careers in WA

Some of the careers allied health majors go into include:

Job Title WA Job Growth WA Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 38% $140,010
Respiratory Therapists 34% $68,480
Physician Assistants 33% $122,710
Athletic Trainers 27% $47,290
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers 26% $89,210
Radiation Therapists 20% $99,570
Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 20% $72,850
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians 20% $53,810
Surgical Technologists 20% $57,240
Nuclear Technicians 20% $0
Health Technologists and Technicians 20% $56,290
Nuclear Medicine Technologists 18% $92,150
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists 18% $92,420
Hearing Aid Specialists 15% $0
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians 14% $56,820
Respiratory Therapy Technicians -17% $55,910

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

Major Annual Graduates in WA
Nursing 561
Medicine 478
Mental & Social Health Services 475
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences 330
Rehabilitation Professions 250
Public Health 197
Alternative Medicine & Systems 172
Communication Sciences 136

View all majors related to Allied Health Professions

View Nationwide Allied Health Professions Report

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