Allied Health Professions at Los Angeles Valley College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Allied Health Professions, consider the program at Los Angeles Valley College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Los Angeles Valley College is in Valley Glen, CA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 31 allied health professions graduations were recorded at Los Angeles Valley College.
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Online Class Availability at Los Angeles Valley College
Many students take online classes at Los Angeles Valley College. Of 15,999 students, 9,425 (59%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,372 (21%) took at least some classes online.
Allied Health Professions Rankings at Los Angeles Valley College
Use these rankings to compare Los Angeles Valley College’s Allied Health Professions program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #38 of 110 |
| Best Value | California | #43 of 110 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #59 of 157 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #63 of 154 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #319 of 1,196 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #463 of 1,196 |
Earnings for Allied Health Professions Graduates from Los Angeles Valley College
Those who finish Los Angeles Valley 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 |
|---|---|
| 2 years | $60,839 |
| 3 years | $67,624 |
| 4 years | $63,168 |
| 5 years | $83,472 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Allied Health Professions graduates from Los Angeles Valley College report median earnings of $63,168, compared with $43,224 for all Los Angeles Valley College graduates — about 46% higher than the school-wide median.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Allied Health Professions graduates at Los Angeles Valley College, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Allied Health Professions graduates at Los Angeles Valley College are 65% women (20) and 35% men (11).
Allied Health Professions Associate’s Program at Los Angeles Valley College
Of the 20 associate’s allied health professions degrees awarded at Los Angeles Valley College, 60% were women (12) and 40% were men (8).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Allied Health Professions associate’s degree recipients at Los Angeles Valley College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 5 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 9 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 3 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Minority students account for 65% of Allied Health Professions associate’s degree recipients at Los Angeles Valley 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 Los Angeles Valley College
The Allied Health Professions program at Los Angeles Valley College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Respiratory Care Therapy | 31 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Allied Health Professions Graduates
Those who complete Allied Health Professions program at Los Angeles Valley College work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the highest-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.