Allied Health Professions at Cuesta College
If you plan to study Allied Health Professions, you may want to check out the program at Cuesta College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Cuesta College is in San Luis Obispo, CA.
During the most recent reporting year, 113 allied health professions graduations were recorded at Cuesta College.
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Online Class Availability at Cuesta College
Many students take online classes at Cuesta College. Among 11,283 students, 3,291 (29%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,319 (29%) took at least some classes online.
Allied Health Professions Rankings at Cuesta College
Use these rankings to compare Cuesta College’s Allied Health Professions program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #39 of 110 |
| Best Value | California | #48 of 110 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #60 of 157 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #76 of 154 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #322 of 1,196 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #603 of 1,196 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Allied Health Professions graduates at Cuesta College, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Allied Health Professions graduates at Cuesta College are 27% women (31) and 73% men (82).
Allied Health Professions Associate’s Program at Cuesta College
Of the 8 associate’s allied health professions graduates at Cuesta College, 25% were women (2) and 75% were men (6).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Allied Health Professions associate’s degree recipients at Cuesta College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 6 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 25% of Allied Health Professions associate’s degree recipients at Cuesta 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 Cuesta College
This Allied Health Professions program at Cuesta College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Emergency Medical Technology | 113 |
Top-Paying Careers for Allied Health Professions Graduates
Graduates of the Allied Health Professions program at Cuesta College pursue many career paths. 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.