Allied Health Services at College of Western Idaho
If you plan to study Allied Health Services, you may want to check out the program at College of Western Idaho. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
College of Western Idaho is in Nampa, ID.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 64 allied health services degrees were awarded at College of Western Idaho.
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Online Class Availability at College of Western Idaho
Online coursework is an option at College of Western Idaho. Among 11,015 students, 2,529 (23%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,535 (23%) took at least some classes online.
Allied Health Services Rankings at College of Western Idaho
Use these rankings to compare College of Western Idaho’s Allied Health Services program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Idaho | #3 of 6 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Idaho | #6 of 7 |
| Best Value | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #8 of 40 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #21 of 36 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #289 of 1,049 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #382 of 1,009 |
Earnings for Allied Health Services Graduates from College of Western Idaho
Students who complete College of Western Idaho’s Allied Health Services program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $29,169 |
| 2 years | $38,289 |
| 3 years | $34,021 |
| 5 years | $36,373 |
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Allied Health Services graduates from College of Western Idaho is $13,446.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Allied Health Services graduates at College of Western Idaho, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Allied Health Services graduates at College of Western Idaho are 88% women (56) and 12% men (8).
Allied Health Services Associate’s Program at College of Western Idaho
Of the 31 associate’s allied health services degrees awarded at College of Western Idaho, 87% were women (27) and 13% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Allied Health Services associate’s degree recipients at College of Western Idaho.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 20 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 6 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 3 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Minority students account for 32% of Allied Health Services associate’s degree recipients at College of Western Idaho, lower than the national average of 49%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Allied Health Services Concentrations at College of Western Idaho
The Allied Health Services program at College of Western Idaho breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | 46 |
| Occupational Therapist Assistant | 8 |
| Physical Therapy Technician | 10 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Allied Health Services Graduates
Students who finish Allied Health Services program at College of Western Idaho work across a variety of fields. Below are the best-paid careers for Allied Health Services majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians | $155,908 |
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | $153,940 |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technologists | $153,819 |
| Neurodiagnostic Technologists | $81,316 |
| Histology Technicians | $80,721 |
| Surgical Technologists | $73,045 |
| Pharmacy Technicians | $72,773 |
| Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians | $64,291 |
| Healthcare Support Workers, All Other | $53,362 |
| Speech-Language Pathology Assistants | $48,496 |
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.