Allied Health Professions at Grossmont College
If you are interested in studying Allied Health Professions, you may want to check out the program at Grossmont College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Grossmont College is in El Cajon, CA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 71 allied health professions graduations were recorded at Grossmont College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Grossmont College
Many students take online classes at Grossmont College. Of 14,440 students, 5,299 (37%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 4,309 (30%) took at least some classes online.
Allied Health Professions Rankings at Grossmont College
Rankings can help you compare Grossmont College’s Allied Health Professions program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Nationwide | #6 of 1,196 |
| Best Value | California | #7 of 110 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #7 of 154 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #18 of 110 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #29 of 157 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #125 of 1,196 |
Earnings for Allied Health Professions Graduates from Grossmont College
Students who complete Grossmont 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 |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $84,393 |
| 2 years | $63,005 |
| 3 years | $80,394 |
| 4 years | $83,024 |
| 5 years | $84,523 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Allied Health Professions graduates from Grossmont College take home a median $83,024, compared with $41,315 for all Grossmont College graduates — about 101% higher than the school-wide median.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Allied Health Professions graduates at Grossmont College, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Allied Health Professions graduates at Grossmont College are 76% women (54) and 24% men (17).
Allied Health Professions Associate’s Program at Grossmont College
Among the 57 associate’s allied health professions degrees awarded at Grossmont College, 74% were women (42) and 26% were men (15).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Allied Health Professions associate’s degree recipients at Grossmont College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 23 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 22 |
| Asian | 8 |
| Two or More Races | 3 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Minority students account for 58% of Allied Health Professions associate’s degree recipients at Grossmont College, above 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 Grossmont College
This Allied Health Professions program at Grossmont College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Cardiovascular Technology | 47 |
| Respiratory Care Therapy | 24 |
Best-Paid Careers for Allied Health Professions Graduates
Graduates of the Allied Health Professions program at Grossmont College pursue many career paths. 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.