Allied Health Professions at Delaware County Community College
If you plan to study Allied Health Professions, take a look at what Delaware County Community College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Delaware County Community College is located in Media, PA.
During the most recent reporting year, 31 allied health professions degrees were granted at Delaware County Community College.
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Online Class Availability at Delaware County Community College
Online coursework is an option at Delaware County Community College. Among 7,402 students, 1,770 (24%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,799 (38%) took at least some classes online.
Allied Health Professions Rankings at Delaware County Community College
Use these rankings to compare Delaware County Community College’s Allied Health Professions program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Pennsylvania | #2 of 61 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #30 of 174 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Pennsylvania | #31 of 61 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #98 of 178 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #311 of 1,196 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #494 of 1,196 |
Earnings for Allied Health Professions Graduates from Delaware County Community College
Those who finish Delaware County 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 | $47,766 |
| 2 years | $45,919 |
| 3 years | $54,912 |
| 4 years | $53,012 |
| 5 years | $73,758 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Allied Health Professions graduates from Delaware County Community College report median earnings of $53,012, compared with $45,720 for all Delaware County Community College graduates — about 16% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Allied Health Professions graduates from Delaware County Community College comes in at $21,136.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Allied Health Professions graduates at Delaware County Community College, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Allied Health Professions graduates at Delaware County Community College are 71% women (22) and 29% men (9).
Allied Health Professions Associate’s Program at Delaware County Community College
Among the 27 associate’s allied health professions degrees awarded at Delaware County Community College, 70% were women (19) and 30% were men (8).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Allied Health Professions associate’s degree recipients at Delaware County Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 13 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 9 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Minority students account for 44% of Allied Health Professions associate’s degree recipients at Delaware County Community 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 Delaware County Community College
This Allied Health Professions program at Delaware County Community College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Emergency Medical Technology | 10 |
| Respiratory Care Therapy | 11 |
| Surgical Technology | 10 |
Top-Paying Careers for Allied Health Professions Graduates
Students who finish Allied Health Professions program at Delaware County Community College go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the best-paid 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
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