Allied Health Professions at Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City
If you plan to study Allied Health Professions, take a look at what Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City is in Kansas City, MO.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 37 allied health professions degrees were awarded at Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City.
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Studying Online at Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City
Distance learning is available at Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City. Of 13,523 students, 2,862 (21%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 4,064 (30%) took at least some classes online.
Allied Health Professions Rankings at Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City
These rankings give you a sense of how Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City’s Allied Health Professions program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Missouri | #5 of 23 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Missouri | #7 of 25 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #12 of 107 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #58 of 114 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #382 of 1,196 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #632 of 1,196 |
Earnings for Allied Health Professions Graduates from Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City
Graduates of Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City’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 | $48,908 |
| 2 years | $44,468 |
| 3 years | $46,999 |
| 4 years | $52,936 |
| 5 years | $53,702 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Allied Health Professions graduates from Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City report median earnings of $52,936, compared with $38,357 for all Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City graduates — about 38% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Allied Health Professions graduates from Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City comes in at $14,843.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Allied Health Professions graduates at Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City, by degree type.
Program-wide, Allied Health Professions graduates at Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City are 84% women (31) and 16% men (6).
Allied Health Professions Associate’s Program at Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City
Among the 35 associate’s allied health professions graduates at Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City, 83% were women (29) and 17% were men (6).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Allied Health Professions associate’s degree recipients at Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 18 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 10 |
| Black / African American | 4 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
Minority students account for 49% of Allied Health Professions associate’s degree recipients at Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City, higher 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 Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City
This Allied Health Professions program at Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Emergency Medical Technology | 6 |
| Medical Radiologic Technology | 20 |
| Surgical Technology | 11 |
Best-Paid Careers for Allied Health Professions Graduates
Those who complete Allied Health Professions program at Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City go on to a range of careers. Here are the highest-paying careers for Allied Health Professions graduates, 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.