Allied Health Professions at Baptist Health Sciences University
If you plan to study Allied Health Professions, take a look at what Baptist Health Sciences University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Baptist Health Sciences University is in Memphis, TN.
During the most recent reporting year, 43 allied health professions degrees were awarded at Baptist Health Sciences University.
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Online & Distance Learning at Baptist Health Sciences University
Distance learning is available at Baptist Health Sciences University. Of 891 students, 100 (11%) studied exclusively online and 358 (40%) took at least some classes online.
Allied Health Professions Rankings at Baptist Health Sciences University
Rankings can help you compare Baptist Health Sciences University’s Allied Health Professions program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Tennessee | #20 of 29 |
| Best Value | Tennessee | #21 of 34 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #237 of 352 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #243 of 325 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #695 of 1,196 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #907 of 1,196 |
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Tennessee | #20 of 29 |
| Best Value | Tennessee | #21 of 34 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #237 of 352 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #243 of 325 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #695 of 1,196 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #907 of 1,196 |
Earnings for Allied Health Professions Graduates from Baptist Health Sciences University
Graduates of Baptist Health Sciences University’s Allied Health Professions program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $49,158 |
| 2 years | $50,677 |
| 3 years | $51,993 |
| 4 years | $56,046 |
| 5 years | $63,623 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Allied Health Professions graduates from Baptist Health Sciences University take home a median $56,046, compared with $61,986 for all Baptist Health Sciences University graduates — about 10% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Allied Health Professions graduates from Baptist Health Sciences University comes in at $31,176.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Allied Health Professions graduates at Baptist Health Sciences University, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Allied Health Professions graduates at Baptist Health Sciences University are 86% women (37) and 14% men (6).
Allied Health Professions Associate’s Program at Baptist Health Sciences University
Of the 15 associate’s allied health professions graduates at Baptist Health Sciences University, 100% were women (15) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Allied Health Professions associate’s degree recipients at Baptist Health Sciences University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| Black / African American | 10 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 93% of Allied Health Professions associate’s degree recipients at Baptist Health Sciences University, above the national average of 45%.*
Allied Health Professions Bachelor’s Program at Baptist Health Sciences University
Among the 28 bachelor’s allied health professions graduates at Baptist Health Sciences University, 79% were women (22) and 21% were men (6).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Allied Health Professions bachelor’s degree recipients at Baptist Health Sciences University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 18 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 6 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 32% of Allied Health Professions bachelor’s degree recipients at Baptist Health Sciences University, lower than the national average of 33%.*
*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 Baptist Health Sciences University
This Allied Health Professions program at Baptist Health Sciences University includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Electroneurodiagnostic Technology | 8 |
| Nuclear Medical Technology | 4 |
| Medical Radiologic Technology | 4 |
| Surgical Technology | 9 |
| Sonographer/Ultrasound Technology | 7 |
| Radiologic Technology | 11 |
Top-Paying Careers for Allied Health Professions Graduates
Students who finish Allied Health Professions program at Baptist Health Sciences University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Allied Health Professions graduates, 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
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