Allied Health Professions at Grand Canyon University
If you are interested in studying Allied Health Professions, take a look at what Grand Canyon University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Grand Canyon University sits in Phoenix, AZ.
During the most recent reporting year, 16 allied health professions degrees were awarded at Grand Canyon University.
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Online & Distance Learning at Grand Canyon University
Online coursework is an option at Grand Canyon University. Among 113,257 students, 89,777 (79%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 13,471 (12%) took at least some classes online.
Allied Health Professions Rankings at Grand Canyon University
Use these rankings to compare Grand Canyon University’s Allied Health Professions program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Arizona | #17 of 23 |
| Best Value | Arizona | #22 of 22 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #76 of 129 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #101 of 126 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #731 of 1,196 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #918 of 1,196 |
Earnings for Allied Health Professions Graduates from Grand Canyon University
Students who complete Grand Canyon University’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 |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $29,792 |
| 2 years | $37,208 |
| 3 years | $44,173 |
| 4 years | $47,341 |
| 5 years | $53,825 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Allied Health Professions graduates from Grand Canyon University take home a median $47,341, compared with $65,272 for all Grand Canyon University graduates — about 27% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Allied Health Professions graduates from Grand Canyon University comes in at $24,500.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Allied Health Professions graduates at Grand Canyon University, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Allied Health Professions graduates at Grand Canyon University are 69% women (11) and 31% men (5).
Allied Health Professions Bachelor’s Program at Grand Canyon University
Of the 16 bachelor’s allied health professions graduates at Grand Canyon University, 69% were women (11) and 31% were men (5).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Allied Health Professions bachelor’s degree recipients at Grand Canyon University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 11 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 5 |
Minority students account for 31% of Allied Health Professions bachelor’s degree recipients at Grand Canyon University, lower than the national average of 33%.*
*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 Grand Canyon University
The Allied Health Professions program at Grand Canyon University includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Athletic Training | 16 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Allied Health Professions Graduates
Students who finish Allied Health Professions program at Grand Canyon University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks 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.