Allied Health Services at Lower Columbia College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Allied Health Services, consider the program at Lower Columbia College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Lower Columbia College is in Longview, WA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 17 allied health services degrees were granted at Lower Columbia College.
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Online Class Availability at Lower Columbia College
Many students take online classes at Lower Columbia College. Among 2,724 students, 1,028 (38%) studied exclusively online and 1,080 (40%) took at least some classes online.
Allied Health Services Rankings at Lower Columbia College
Use these rankings to compare Lower Columbia College’s Allied Health Services program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #None of 189 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #None of 1,009 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Washington | #None of 27 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #None of 191 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #None of 1,049 |
| Best Value | Washington | #None of 28 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Allied Health Services graduates at Lower Columbia College, by degree type.
Program-wide, Allied Health Services graduates at Lower Columbia College are 76% women (13) and 24% men (4).
Allied Health Services Associate’s Program at Lower Columbia College
Of the 9 associate’s allied health services degrees awarded at Lower Columbia College, 78% were women (7) and 22% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Allied Health Services associate’s degree recipients at Lower Columbia College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 7 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Asian | 1 |
Minority students account for 22% of Allied Health Services associate’s degree recipients at Lower Columbia College, lower than the national average of 49%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Allied Health Services Concentrations at Lower Columbia College
This Allied Health Services program at Lower Columbia College breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | 17 |
Best-Paid Careers for Allied Health Services Graduates
Those who complete Allied Health Services program at Lower Columbia College go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Allied Health Services graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians | $155,908 |
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | $153,940 |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technologists | $153,819 |
| Neurodiagnostic Technologists | $81,316 |
| Histology Technicians | $80,721 |
| Surgical Technologists | $73,045 |
| Pharmacy Technicians | $72,773 |
| Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians | $64,291 |
| Healthcare Support Workers, All Other | $53,362 |
| Speech-Language Pathology Assistants | $48,496 |
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.