Allied Health Professions at Cape Fear Community College
If you are interested in studying Allied Health Professions, consider the program at Cape Fear Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Cape Fear Community College is located in Wilmington, NC.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 50 allied health professions degrees were granted at Cape Fear Community College.
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Studying Online at Cape Fear Community College
Distance learning is available at Cape Fear Community College. Among 14,082 students, 4,436 (32%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,462 (25%) took at least some classes online.
Allied Health Professions Rankings at Cape Fear Community College
Rankings can help you compare Cape Fear Community College’s Allied Health Professions program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | North Carolina | #15 of 43 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | North Carolina | #31 of 39 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #92 of 352 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #203 of 325 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #230 of 1,196 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #811 of 1,196 |
Earnings for Allied Health Professions Graduates from Cape Fear Community College
Those who finish Cape Fear Community College’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 | $49,484 |
| 2 years | $41,406 |
| 3 years | $43,952 |
| 4 years | $49,111 |
| 5 years | $52,502 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Allied Health Professions graduates from Cape Fear Community College take home a median $49,111, compared with $38,957 for all Cape Fear Community College graduates — about 26% higher than the school-wide median.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Allied Health Professions graduates at Cape Fear Community College, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Allied Health Professions graduates at Cape Fear Community College are 74% women (37) and 26% men (13).
Allied Health Professions Associate’s Program at Cape Fear Community College
Of the 49 associate’s allied health professions graduates at Cape Fear Community College, 73% were women (36) and 27% were men (13).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Allied Health Professions associate’s degree recipients at Cape Fear Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 40 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 4 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 14% of Allied Health Professions associate’s degree recipients at Cape Fear Community College, below 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 Cape Fear Community College
This Allied Health Professions program at Cape Fear Community College breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Emergency Medical Technology | 13 |
| Surgical Technology | 6 |
| Sonographer/Ultrasound Technology | 8 |
| Radiologic Technology | 16 |
| Allied Health/Treatment Professions | 7 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Allied Health Professions Graduates
Those who complete Allied Health Professions program at Cape Fear Community College pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the best-paid 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.