Allied Health Professions at Blue Ridge Community College
If you plan to study Allied Health Professions, consider the program at Blue Ridge Community College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Blue Ridge Community College is in Flat Rock, NC.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 16 allied health professions degrees were granted at Blue Ridge Community College.
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Studying Online at Blue Ridge Community College
Online coursework is an option at Blue Ridge Community College. Of 2,723 students, 1,139 (42%) studied exclusively online and 1,578 (58%) took at least some classes online.
Allied Health Professions Rankings at Blue Ridge Community College
These rankings give you a sense of how Blue Ridge Community College’s Allied Health Professions program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | North Carolina | #24 of 43 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | North Carolina | #38 of 39 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #180 of 352 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #283 of 325 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #542 of 1,196 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1002 of 1,196 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Allied Health Professions graduates at Blue Ridge Community College, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Allied Health Professions graduates at Blue Ridge Community College are 50% women (8) and 50% men (8).
Allied Health Professions Associate’s Program at Blue Ridge Community College
Among the 12 associate’s allied health professions graduates at Blue Ridge Community College, 50% were women (6) and 50% were men (6).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Allied Health Professions associate’s degree recipients at Blue Ridge Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 9 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Minority students account for 17% of Allied Health Professions associate’s degree recipients at Blue Ridge Community College, lower 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 Blue Ridge Community College
The Allied Health Professions program at Blue Ridge Community College breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Emergency Medical Technology | 12 |
| Surgical Technology | 4 |
Top-Paying Careers for Allied Health Professions Graduates
Students who finish Allied Health Professions program at Blue Ridge Community College go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks 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
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