Allied Health Professions at Kankakee Community College
If you are interested in studying Allied Health Professions, consider the program at Kankakee Community College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Kankakee Community College is in Kankakee, IL.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 39 allied health professions degrees were granted at Kankakee Community College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Kankakee Community College
Many students take online classes at Kankakee Community College. Among 2,564 students, 189 (7%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 772 (30%) took at least some classes online.
Allied Health Professions Rankings at Kankakee Community College
Rankings can help you compare Kankakee Community College’s Allied Health Professions program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Illinois | #9 of 40 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #14 of 178 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #18 of 42 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #69 of 188 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #142 of 1,196 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #495 of 1,196 |
Earnings for Allied Health Professions Graduates from Kankakee Community College
Graduates of Kankakee Community College’s Allied Health Professions program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $41,029 |
| 2 years | $44,542 |
| 3 years | $51,172 |
| 4 years | $52,448 |
| 5 years | $61,341 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Allied Health Professions graduates from Kankakee Community College report median earnings of $52,448, compared with $45,789 for all Kankakee Community College graduates — about 15% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Allied Health Professions graduates from Kankakee Community College is $10,418.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Allied Health Professions graduates at Kankakee Community College, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Allied Health Professions graduates at Kankakee Community College are 77% women (30) and 23% men (9).
Allied Health Professions Associate’s Program at Kankakee Community College
Of the 29 associate’s allied health professions degrees awarded at Kankakee Community College, 93% were women (27) and 7% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Allied Health Professions associate’s degree recipients at Kankakee Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 23 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 4 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 21% of Allied Health Professions associate’s degree recipients at Kankakee Community College, below 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 Kankakee Community College
The Allied Health Professions program at Kankakee Community College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Emergency Medical Technology | 16 |
| Respiratory Care Therapy | 7 |
| Radiologic Technology | 16 |
Top-Paying Careers for Allied Health Professions Graduates
Students who finish Allied Health Professions program at Kankakee Community College go on to a range of careers. 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
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