Allied Health Professions at Great Basin College
If you plan to study Allied Health Professions, consider the program at Great Basin College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Great Basin College sits in Elko, NV.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 51 allied health professions graduations were recorded at Great Basin College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Great Basin College
Distance learning is available at Great Basin College. Among 3,320 students, 3,039 (92%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 223 (7%) took at least some classes online.
Allied Health Professions Rankings at Great Basin College
Rankings can help you compare Great Basin College’s Allied Health Professions program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Nevada | #3 of 8 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nevada | #7 of 10 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #49 of 154 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #92 of 157 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #342 of 1,196 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #626 of 1,196 |
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Nevada | #3 of 8 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nevada | #7 of 10 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #49 of 154 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #92 of 157 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #342 of 1,196 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #626 of 1,196 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Allied Health Professions graduates at Great Basin College, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Allied Health Professions graduates at Great Basin College are 57% women (29) and 43% men (22).
Allied Health Professions Associate’s Program at Great Basin College
Among the 13 associate’s allied health professions degrees awarded at Great Basin College, 69% were women (9) and 31% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Allied Health Professions associate’s degree recipients at Great Basin College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 7 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 4 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Minority students account for 46% of Allied Health Professions associate’s degree recipients at Great Basin College, higher than the national average of 45%.*
Allied Health Professions Bachelor’s Program at Great Basin College
Of the 12 bachelor’s allied health professions graduates at Great Basin College, 100% were women (12) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Allied Health Professions bachelor’s degree recipients at Great Basin College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 9 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 25% of Allied Health Professions bachelor’s degree recipients at Great Basin College, 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 Great Basin College
The Allied Health Professions program at Great Basin College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Emergency Medical Technology | 28 |
| Sonographer/Ultrasound Technology | 13 |
| Radiologic Technology | 10 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Allied Health Professions Graduates
Those who complete Allied Health Professions program at Great Basin College work across a variety of fields. 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.