Allied Health Services at Grand Rapids Community College
If you plan to study Allied Health Services, you may want to check out the program at Grand Rapids Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Grand Rapids Community College is located in Grand Rapids, MI.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 42 allied health services degrees were awarded at Grand Rapids Community College.
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Studying Online at Grand Rapids Community College
Online coursework is an option at Grand Rapids Community College. Among 12,468 students, 4,210 (34%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 4,068 (33%) took at least some classes online.
Allied Health Services Rankings at Grand Rapids Community College
Rankings can help you compare Grand Rapids Community College’s Allied Health Services program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Michigan | #6 of 39 |
| Best Value | Michigan | #11 of 38 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #63 of 158 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #66 of 153 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #332 of 1,009 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #434 of 1,049 |
Earnings for Allied Health Services Graduates from Grand Rapids Community College
Those who finish Grand Rapids Community College’s Allied Health Services program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $27,946 |
| 2 years | $30,092 |
| 3 years | $26,629 |
| 4 years | $32,841 |
| 5 years | $36,007 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Allied Health Services graduates from Grand Rapids Community College earn a median of $32,841, compared with $38,773 for all Grand Rapids Community College graduates — about 15% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Allied Health Services graduates from Grand Rapids Community College stands at $7,210.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Allied Health Services graduates at Grand Rapids Community College, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Allied Health Services graduates at Grand Rapids Community College are 86% women (36) and 14% men (6).
Allied Health Services Associate’s Program at Grand Rapids Community College
Among the 25 associate’s allied health services degrees awarded at Grand Rapids Community College, 84% were women (21) and 16% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Allied Health Services associate’s degree recipients at Grand Rapids Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 23 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Asian | 1 |
Minority students account for 8% of Allied Health Services associate’s degree recipients at Grand Rapids Community College, below the national average of 49%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Allied Health Services Concentrations at Grand Rapids Community College
This Allied Health Services program at Grand Rapids Community College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | 17 |
| Occupational Therapist Assistant | 25 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Allied Health Services Graduates
Graduates of the Allied Health Services program at Grand Rapids Community College work across a variety of fields. Here are the top-paying careers for Allied Health Services majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians | $155,908 |
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | $153,940 |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technologists | $153,819 |
| Neurodiagnostic Technologists | $81,316 |
| Histology Technicians | $80,721 |
| Surgical Technologists | $73,045 |
| Pharmacy Technicians | $72,773 |
| Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians | $64,291 |
| Healthcare Support Workers, All Other | $53,362 |
| Speech-Language Pathology Assistants | $48,496 |
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.