Allied Health Professions at American River College
If you are interested in studying Allied Health Professions, take a look at what American River College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
American River College is located in Sacramento, CA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 25 allied health professions degrees were granted at American River College.
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Online & Distance Learning at American River College
Distance learning is available at American River College. Of 30,462 students, 13,443 (44%) studied exclusively online and 6,434 (21%) took at least some classes online.
Allied Health Professions Rankings at American River College
Rankings can help you compare American River College’s Allied Health Professions program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #18 of 154 |
| Best Value | California | #19 of 110 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #24 of 110 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #37 of 157 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #49 of 1,196 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #175 of 1,196 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Allied Health Professions graduates at American River College, by degree type.
Program-wide, Allied Health Professions graduates at American River College are 60% women (15) and 40% men (10).
Allied Health Professions Associate’s Program at American River College
Among the 25 associate’s allied health professions degrees awarded at American River College, 60% were women (15) and 40% were men (10).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Allied Health Professions associate’s degree recipients at American River College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 9 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 6 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Asian | 3 |
| Two or More Races | 3 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 56% of Allied Health Professions associate’s degree recipients at American River College, higher than the national average of 45%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Allied Health Professions Concentrations at American River College
The Allied Health Professions program at American River College breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Emergency Medical Technology | 4 |
| Respiratory Care Therapy | 21 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Allied Health Professions Graduates
Graduates of the Allied Health Professions program at American River College go on to a range of careers. Here are the highest-paying careers for Allied Health Professions majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | $153,940 |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technologists | $153,819 |
| Surgical Assistants | $141,004 |
| Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | $137,802 |
| Respiratory Therapists | $128,345 |
| Nuclear Medicine Technologists | $119,042 |
| Anesthesiologist Assistants | $116,229 |
| Nuclear Monitoring Technicians | $115,968 |
| Emergency Medical Technicians | $105,175 |
| Hearing Aid Specialists | $96,168 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.