Allied Health Services at CUNY LaGuardia Community College
If you plan to study Allied Health Services, consider the program at CUNY LaGuardia Community College. Get started with the following essential facts.
CUNY LaGuardia Community College is in Long Island City, NY.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 37 allied health services degrees were awarded at CUNY LaGuardia Community College.
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Studying Online at CUNY LaGuardia Community College
Many students take online classes at CUNY LaGuardia Community College. Of 14,494 students, 920 (6%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 5,078 (35%) took at least some classes online.
Allied Health Services Rankings at CUNY LaGuardia Community College
Use these rankings to compare CUNY LaGuardia Community College’s Allied Health Services program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | New York | #6 of 42 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New York | #7 of 43 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #8 of 116 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #15 of 120 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #93 of 1,049 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #99 of 1,009 |
Earnings for Allied Health Services Graduates from CUNY LaGuardia Community College
Students who complete CUNY LaGuardia Community College’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 | $47,925 |
| 2 years | $50,141 |
| 3 years | $46,560 |
| 4 years | $51,604 |
| 5 years | $49,226 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Allied Health Services graduates from CUNY LaGuardia Community College report median earnings of $51,604, compared with $41,332 for all CUNY LaGuardia Community College graduates — about 25% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Allied Health Services graduates from CUNY LaGuardia Community College is $19,125.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Allied Health Services graduates at CUNY LaGuardia Community College, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Allied Health Services graduates at CUNY LaGuardia Community College are 78% women (29) and 22% men (8).
Allied Health Services Associate’s Program at CUNY LaGuardia Community College
Of the 37 associate’s allied health services graduates at CUNY LaGuardia Community College, 78% were women (29) and 22% were men (8).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Allied Health Services associate’s degree recipients at CUNY LaGuardia Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 11 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 12 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Asian | 10 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 68% of Allied Health Services associate’s degree recipients at CUNY LaGuardia Community College, higher 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 CUNY LaGuardia Community College
The Allied Health Services program at CUNY LaGuardia Community College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Occupational Therapist Assistant | 23 |
| Physical Therapy Technician | 14 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Allied Health Services Graduates
Those who complete Allied Health Services program at CUNY LaGuardia Community College go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Allied Health Services graduates, 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.