Allied Health Professions at Central Piedmont Community College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Allied Health Professions, take a look at what Central Piedmont Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Central Piedmont Community College is in Charlotte, NC.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 98 allied health professions degrees were granted at Central Piedmont Community College.
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Studying Online at Central Piedmont Community College
Online coursework is an option at Central Piedmont Community College. Of 20,375 students, 7,476 (37%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 6,677 (33%) took at least some classes online.
Allied Health Professions Rankings at Central Piedmont Community College
Rankings can help you compare Central Piedmont Community College’s Allied Health Professions program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | North Carolina | #3 of 43 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | North Carolina | #11 of 39 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #18 of 352 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #40 of 1,196 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #61 of 325 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #376 of 1,196 |
Earnings for Allied Health Professions Graduates from Central Piedmont Community College
Students who complete Central Piedmont Community College’s Allied Health Professions program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $51,618 |
| 2 years | $51,106 |
| 3 years | $50,451 |
| 4 years | $55,776 |
| 5 years | $57,950 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Allied Health Professions graduates from Central Piedmont Community College earn a median of $55,776, compared with $38,754 for all Central Piedmont Community College graduates — about 44% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Allied Health Professions graduates from Central Piedmont Community College comes in at $16,422.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Allied Health Professions graduates at Central Piedmont Community College, by degree type.
Program-wide, Allied Health Professions graduates at Central Piedmont Community College are 63% women (62) and 37% men (36).
Allied Health Professions Associate’s Program at Central Piedmont Community College
Among the 51 associate’s allied health professions degrees awarded at Central Piedmont Community College, 75% were women (38) and 25% were men (13).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Allied Health Professions associate’s degree recipients at Central Piedmont Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 25 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 7 |
| Black / African American | 12 |
| Asian | 2 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 3 |
Minority students account for 45% of Allied Health Professions associate’s degree recipients at Central Piedmont 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 Central Piedmont Community College
The Allied Health Professions program at Central Piedmont Community College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Cardiovascular Technology | 9 |
| Emergency Medical Technology | 50 |
| Respiratory Care Therapy | 17 |
| Surgical Technology | 18 |
| Polysomnography | 4 |
Top-Paying Careers for Allied Health Professions Graduates
Graduates of the Allied Health Professions program at Central Piedmont Community College work across a variety of fields. Here are 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.