Allied Health Services at Mercy College of Health Sciences
If you plan to study Allied Health Services, take a look at what Mercy College of Health Sciences. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Mercy College of Health Sciences is in Des Moines, IA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 95 allied health services degrees were granted at Mercy College of Health Sciences.
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Online & Distance Learning at Mercy College of Health Sciences
Online coursework is an option at Mercy College of Health Sciences. Among 869 students, 188 (22%) studied exclusively online and 472 (54%) took at least some classes online.
Allied Health Services Rankings at Mercy College of Health Sciences
Rankings can help you compare Mercy College of Health Sciences’s Allied Health Services program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Iowa | #3 of 12 |
| Best Value | Iowa | #12 of 12 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #22 of 78 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #69 of 76 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #216 of 1,009 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #662 of 1,049 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Allied Health Services graduates at Mercy College of Health Sciences, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Allied Health Services graduates at Mercy College of Health Sciences are 96% women (91) and 4% men (4).
Allied Health Services Associate’s Program at Mercy College of Health Sciences
Of the 12 associate’s allied health services degrees awarded at Mercy College of Health Sciences, 83% were women (10) and 17% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Allied Health Services associate’s degree recipients at Mercy College of Health Sciences.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 12 |
*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 Mercy College of Health Sciences
This Allied Health Services program at Mercy College of Health Sciences includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | 91 |
| Physical Therapy Technician | 4 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Allied Health Services Graduates
Those who complete Allied Health Services program at Mercy College of Health Sciences pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the highest-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.