Allied Health Professions at Del Mar College
If you plan to study Allied Health Professions, consider the program at Del Mar College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Del Mar College is located in Corpus Christi, TX.
During the most recent reporting year, 69 allied health professions degrees were awarded at Del Mar College.
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Studying Online at Del Mar College
Online coursework is an option at Del Mar College. Among 10,256 students, 2,503 (24%) studied exclusively online and 5,720 (56%) took at least some classes online.
Allied Health Professions Rankings at Del Mar College
Rankings can help you compare Del Mar College’s Allied Health Professions program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Texas | #7 of 76 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #12 of 126 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #33 of 81 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #48 of 129 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #78 of 1,196 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #473 of 1,196 |
Earnings for Allied Health Professions Graduates from Del Mar College
Students who complete Del Mar College’s Allied Health Professions program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $48,765 |
| 2 years | $46,087 |
| 3 years | $47,546 |
| 4 years | $53,811 |
| 5 years | $60,875 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Allied Health Professions graduates from Del Mar College take home a median $53,811, compared with $48,124 for all Del Mar College graduates — about 12% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Allied Health Professions graduates from Del Mar College is $7,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Allied Health Professions graduates at Del Mar College, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Allied Health Professions graduates at Del Mar College are 74% women (51) and 26% men (18).
Allied Health Professions Associate’s Program at Del Mar College
Among the 60 associate’s allied health professions degrees awarded at Del Mar College, 77% were women (46) and 23% were men (14).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Allied Health Professions associate’s degree recipients at Del Mar College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 9 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 42 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 5 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Minority students account for 85% of Allied Health Professions associate’s degree recipients at Del Mar College, above 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 Del Mar College
This Allied Health Professions program at Del Mar College breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Emergency Medical Technology | 14 |
| Respiratory Care Therapy | 17 |
| Surgical Technology | 10 |
| Sonographer/Ultrasound Technology | 14 |
| Radiologic Technology | 14 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Allied Health Professions Graduates
Students who finish Allied Health Professions program at Del Mar College work across a variety of fields. Here are the highest-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.