Allied Health Professions at Laurel Ridge Community College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Allied Health Professions, you may want to check out the program at Laurel Ridge Community College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Laurel Ridge Community College is in Middletown, VA.
During the most recent reporting year, 95 allied health professions degrees were granted at Laurel Ridge Community College.
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Online Class Availability at Laurel Ridge Community College
Online coursework is an option at Laurel Ridge Community College. Among 5,902 students, 1,469 (25%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,545 (26%) took at least some classes online.
Allied Health Professions Rankings at Laurel Ridge Community College
Rankings can help you compare Laurel Ridge Community College’s Allied Health Professions program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Virginia | #6 of 33 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Virginia | #15 of 32 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #91 of 352 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #143 of 325 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #208 of 1,196 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #677 of 1,196 |
Earnings for Allied Health Professions Graduates from Laurel Ridge Community College
Those who finish Laurel Ridge 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 | $32,343 |
| 2 years | $43,426 |
| 4 years | $51,580 |
| 5 years | $55,825 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Allied Health Professions graduates from Laurel Ridge Community College take home a median $51,580, compared with $39,485 for all Laurel Ridge Community College graduates — about 31% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Allied Health Professions graduates from Laurel Ridge Community College comes in at $9,075.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Allied Health Professions graduates at Laurel Ridge Community College, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Allied Health Professions graduates at Laurel Ridge Community College are 78% women (74) and 22% men (21).
Allied Health Professions Associate’s Program at Laurel Ridge Community College
Among the 11 associate’s allied health professions graduates at Laurel Ridge Community College, 91% were women (10) and 9% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Allied Health Professions associate’s degree recipients at Laurel Ridge Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 9 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 18% of Allied Health Professions associate’s degree recipients at Laurel Ridge Community College, lower than 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 Laurel Ridge Community College
This Allied Health Professions program at Laurel Ridge Community College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Emergency Medical Technology | 11 |
| Surgical Technology | 9 |
| Allied Health/Treatment Professions | 75 |
Top-Paying Careers for Allied Health Professions Graduates
Those who complete Allied Health Professions program at Laurel Ridge Community College go on to a range of careers. Below are the best-paid 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.