Allied Health Professions at Minnesota West Community and Technical College
If you plan to study Allied Health Professions, consider the program at Minnesota West Community and Technical College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Minnesota West Community and Technical College is in Granite Falls, MN.
During the most recent reporting year, 16 allied health professions graduations were recorded at Minnesota West Community and Technical College.
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Online Class Availability at Minnesota West Community and Technical College
Distance learning is available at Minnesota West Community and Technical College. Of 3,695 students, 1,130 (31%) studied exclusively online and 798 (22%) took at least some classes online.
Allied Health Professions Rankings at Minnesota West Community and Technical College
Use these rankings to compare Minnesota West Community and Technical College’s Allied Health Professions program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Minnesota | #6 of 24 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Minnesota | #23 of 25 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #40 of 107 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #88 of 114 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #641 of 1,196 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #876 of 1,196 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Allied Health Professions graduates at Minnesota West Community and Technical College, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Allied Health Professions graduates at Minnesota West Community and Technical College are 81% women (13) and 19% men (3).
Allied Health Professions Associate’s Program at Minnesota West Community and Technical College
Among the 16 associate’s allied health professions degrees awarded at Minnesota West Community and Technical College, 81% were women (13) and 19% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Allied Health Professions associate’s degree recipients at Minnesota West Community and Technical College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 13 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 19% of Allied Health Professions associate’s degree recipients at Minnesota West Community and Technical College, below 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 Minnesota West Community and Technical College
The Allied Health Professions program at Minnesota West Community and Technical College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Surgical Technology | 3 |
| Radiologic Technology | 13 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Allied Health Professions Graduates
Those who complete Allied Health Professions program at Minnesota West Community and Technical College pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the top-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.