Allied Health Professions at Drake University
If you are interested in studying Allied Health Professions, you may want to check out the program at Drake University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Drake University is in Des Moines, IA.
During the most recent reporting year, 12 allied health professions graduations were recorded at Drake University.
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Studying Online at Drake University
Distance learning is available at Drake University. Of 4,345 students, 546 (13%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 844 (19%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Allied Health Professions graduates at Drake University, by degree type.
Program-wide, Allied Health Professions graduates at Drake University are 75% women (9) and 25% men (3).
Allied Health Professions Bachelor’s Program at Drake University
Of the 5 bachelor’s allied health professions degrees awarded at Drake University, 40% were women (2) and 60% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Allied Health Professions bachelor’s degree recipients at Drake University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Asian | 2 |
Minority students account for 80% of Allied Health Professions bachelor’s degree recipients at Drake University, above the national average of 33%.*
Allied Health Professions Master’s Program at Drake University
Of the 7 master’s allied health professions degrees awarded at Drake University, 100% were women (7) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Allied Health Professions master’s degree recipients at Drake University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 5 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 29% of Allied Health Professions master’s degree recipients at Drake University, lower than the national average of 29%.*
*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 Drake University
This Allied Health Professions program at Drake University offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Athletic Training | 12 |
Best-Paid Careers for Allied Health Professions Graduates
Graduates of the Allied Health Professions program at Drake University work across a variety of fields. Below are the best-paid 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.