Allied Health Professions at Luzerne County Community College
Luzerne County Community College is located in Nanticoke, Pennsylvania and has a total student population of 4,454.
Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in Allied Health Professions section at the bottom of this page.
Luzerne County Community College Allied Health Professions Degrees Available
- Undergrad Certificate in Allied Health (1 - 4 Years)
- Associate’s Degree in Allied Health
Luzerne County Community College Allied Health Professions Rankings
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Allied Health Student Demographics at Luzerne County Community College
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the allied health majors at Luzerne County Community College.
Luzerne County Community College Allied Health Professions Associate’s Program
The majority of those who receive an associate's degree in allied health at Luzerne County Community College are white. Around 70% fell into this category, which is below average for this degree.
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Luzerne County Community College with a associate's in allied health.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 23 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 5 |
Concentrations Within Allied Health Professions
If you plan to be a allied health major, you may want to focus your studies on one of the following concentrations. The completion numbers here include all graduates who receive any type of degree in this field from Luzerne County Community College. Some of these focus areas may not be available for your degree level.
| Concentration | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Surgical Technology | 17 |
| Respiratory Care Therapy | 14 |
| Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | 2 |
Related Majors
- Health/Medical Prep Programs
- Health & Medical Administrative Services
- Dental Support Services
- Nursing
Careers That Allied Health Grads May Go Into
A degree in allied health can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for PA, the home state for Luzerne County Community College.
| Occupation | Jobs in PA | Average Salary in PA |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics | 12,730 | $33,980 |
| Health Specialties Professors | 12,420 | $95,160 |
| Physician Assistants | 6,650 | $98,510 |
| Respiratory Therapists | 5,810 | $56,970 |
| Health Technologists and Technicians | 5,400 | $43,070 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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