Allied Health Professions at East Arkansas Community College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Allied Health Professions, you may want to check out the program at East Arkansas Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
East Arkansas Community College sits in Forrest City, AR.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 13 allied health professions degrees were awarded at East Arkansas Community College.
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Studying Online at East Arkansas Community College
Many students take online classes at East Arkansas Community College. Of 1,401 students, 586 (42%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 288 (21%) took at least some classes online.
Earnings for Allied Health Professions Graduates from East Arkansas Community College
Graduates of East Arkansas Community College’s Allied Health Professions program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 2 years | $31,133 |
| 3 years | $34,692 |
| 4 years | $51,771 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Allied Health Professions graduates from East Arkansas Community College earn a median of $51,771, compared with $35,576 for all East Arkansas Community College graduates — about 46% higher than the school-wide median.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Allied Health Professions graduates at East Arkansas Community College, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Allied Health Professions graduates at East Arkansas Community College are 54% women (7) and 46% men (6).
Allied Health Professions Associate’s Program at East Arkansas Community College
Among the 8 associate’s allied health professions degrees awarded at East Arkansas Community College, 50% were women (4) and 50% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Allied Health Professions associate’s degree recipients at East Arkansas Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 5 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Minority students account for 25% of Allied Health Professions associate’s degree recipients at East Arkansas Community College, below 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 East Arkansas Community College
This Allied Health Professions program at East Arkansas Community College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Emergency Medical Technology | 8 |
| Medical Radiologic Technology | 5 |
Top-Paying Careers for Allied Health Professions Graduates
Graduates of the Allied Health Professions program at East Arkansas Community College pursue many career paths. Here are the top-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.