Allied Health Professions at McLennan Community College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Allied Health Professions, you may want to check out the program at McLennan Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
McLennan Community College is in Waco, TX.
During the most recent reporting year, 85 allied health professions degrees were granted at McLennan Community College.
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Online Class Availability at McLennan Community College
Online coursework is an option at McLennan Community College. Among 7,850 students, 3,235 (41%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,763 (35%) took at least some classes online.
Allied Health Professions Rankings at McLennan Community College
Rankings can help you compare McLennan Community College’s Allied Health Professions program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Texas | #18 of 76 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #28 of 126 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #29 of 81 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #44 of 129 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #213 of 1,196 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #442 of 1,196 |
Earnings for Allied Health Professions Graduates from McLennan Community College
Students who complete McLennan 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 | $41,705 |
| 2 years | $39,962 |
| 3 years | $48,786 |
| 4 years | $50,549 |
| 5 years | $59,745 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Allied Health Professions graduates from McLennan Community College take home a median $50,549, compared with $39,841 for all McLennan Community College graduates — about 27% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Allied Health Professions graduates from McLennan Community College stands at $12,858.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Allied Health Professions graduates at McLennan Community College, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Allied Health Professions graduates at McLennan Community College are 67% women (57) and 33% men (28).
Allied Health Professions Associate’s Program at McLennan Community College
Of the 55 associate’s allied health professions graduates at McLennan Community College, 87% were women (48) and 13% were men (7).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Allied Health Professions associate’s degree recipients at McLennan Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 37 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 6 |
| Black / African American | 4 |
| Asian | 1 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 3 |
| Two or More Races | 4 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 33% of Allied Health Professions associate’s degree recipients at McLennan 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 McLennan Community College
The Allied Health Professions program at McLennan Community College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Emergency Medical Technology | 35 |
| Respiratory Care Therapy | 18 |
| Surgical Technology | 11 |
| Radiologic Technology | 21 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Allied Health Professions Graduates
Graduates of the Allied Health Professions program at McLennan Community College pursue many career paths. Below are 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.