Allied Health Services at Mount Wachusett Community College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Allied Health Services, you may want to check out the program at Mount Wachusett Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Mount Wachusett Community College sits in Gardner, MA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 90 allied health services degrees were granted at Mount Wachusett Community College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Mount Wachusett Community College
Online coursework is an option at Mount Wachusett Community College. Among 3,694 students, 1,004 (27%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,148 (31%) took at least some classes online.
Allied Health Services Rankings at Mount Wachusett Community College
Use these rankings to compare Mount Wachusett Community College’s Allied Health Services program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #2 of 12 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #6 of 32 |
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #9 of 12 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #11 of 32 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #55 of 1,009 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #260 of 1,049 |
Earnings for Allied Health Services Graduates from Mount Wachusett Community College
Those who finish Mount Wachusett Community College’s Allied Health Services program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $44,405 |
| 2 years | $37,054 |
| 3 years | $35,453 |
| 4 years | $41,694 |
| 5 years | $47,995 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Allied Health Services graduates from Mount Wachusett Community College report median earnings of $41,694, compared with $44,926 for all Mount Wachusett Community College graduates — about 7% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Allied Health Services graduates from Mount Wachusett Community College comes in at $12,864.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Allied Health Services graduates at Mount Wachusett Community College, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Allied Health Services graduates at Mount Wachusett Community College are 88% women (79) and 12% men (11).
Allied Health Services Associate’s Program at Mount Wachusett Community College
Of the 40 associate’s allied health services degrees awarded at Mount Wachusett Community College, 85% were women (34) and 15% were men (6).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Allied Health Services associate’s degree recipients at Mount Wachusett Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 25 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 5 |
| Black / African American | 4 |
| Two or More Races | 4 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 32% of Allied Health Services associate’s degree recipients at Mount Wachusett Community College, lower than the national average of 49%.*
*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 Mount Wachusett Community College
This Allied Health Services program at Mount Wachusett Community College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | 5 |
| Physical Therapy Technician | 11 |
| Emergency Care Attendant (EMT) | 7 |
| Other Allied Health Services | 67 |
Top-Paying Careers for Allied Health Services Graduates
Those who complete Allied Health Services program at Mount Wachusett Community College work across a variety of fields. Below are the best-paid 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.