Allied Health Professions at El Paso Community College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Allied Health Professions, you may want to check out the program at El Paso Community College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
El Paso Community College is in El Paso, TX.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 127 allied health professions degrees were awarded at El Paso Community College.
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Online Class Availability at El Paso Community College
Many students take online classes at El Paso Community College. Of 25,567 students, 4,728 (18%) studied exclusively online and 13,520 (53%) took at least some classes online.
Allied Health Professions Rankings at El Paso Community College
Rankings can help you compare El Paso Community College’s Allied Health Professions program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Texas | #4 of 76 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #7 of 126 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #23 of 81 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #37 of 129 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #53 of 1,196 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #329 of 1,196 |
Earnings for Allied Health Professions Graduates from El Paso Community College
Those who finish El Paso Community 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 | $46,575 |
| 2 years | $48,935 |
| 3 years | $54,317 |
| 4 years | $55,775 |
| 5 years | $62,889 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Allied Health Professions graduates from El Paso Community College report median earnings of $55,775, compared with $33,163 for all El Paso Community College graduates — about 68% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Allied Health Professions graduates from El Paso Community College stands at $11,875.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Allied Health Professions graduates at El Paso Community College, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Allied Health Professions graduates at El Paso Community College are 63% women (80) and 37% men (47).
Allied Health Professions Associate’s Program at El Paso Community College
Among the 67 associate’s allied health professions graduates at El Paso Community College, 75% were women (50) and 25% were men (17).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Allied Health Professions associate’s degree recipients at El Paso Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 11 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 54 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Minority students account for 82% of Allied Health Professions associate’s degree recipients at El Paso Community College, higher 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 El Paso Community College
The Allied Health Professions program at El Paso Community College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Emergency Medical Technology | 73 |
| Respiratory Care Therapy | 15 |
| Surgical Technology | 13 |
| Sonographer/Ultrasound Technology | 16 |
| Radiologic Technology | 10 |
Best-Paid Careers for Allied Health Professions Graduates
Graduates of the Allied Health Professions program at El Paso Community College work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks 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.