Allied Health Professions at Northern Kentucky University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Allied Health Professions, you may want to check out the program at Northern Kentucky University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Northern Kentucky University sits in Highland Heights, KY.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 74 allied health professions degrees were granted at Northern Kentucky University.
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Studying Online at Northern Kentucky University
Many students take online classes at Northern Kentucky University. Of 15,347 students, 6,624 (43%) studied exclusively online and 4,682 (31%) took at least some classes online.
Allied Health Professions Rankings at Northern Kentucky University
Use these rankings to compare Northern Kentucky University’s Allied Health Professions program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Kentucky | #15 of 23 |
| Best Value | Kentucky | #16 of 23 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #145 of 352 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #240 of 325 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #368 of 1,196 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #897 of 1,196 |
Earnings for Allied Health Professions Graduates from Northern Kentucky University
Students who complete Northern Kentucky University’s Allied Health Professions program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $44,619 |
| 2 years | $41,937 |
| 3 years | $45,507 |
| 4 years | $45,499 |
| 5 years | $55,224 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Allied Health Professions graduates from Northern Kentucky University take home a median $45,499, compared with $63,438 for all Northern Kentucky University graduates — about 28% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Allied Health Professions graduates from Northern Kentucky University stands at $30,103.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Allied Health Professions graduates at Northern Kentucky University, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Allied Health Professions graduates at Northern Kentucky University are 80% women (59) and 20% men (15).
Allied Health Professions Bachelor’s Program at Northern Kentucky University
Of the 61 bachelor’s allied health professions degrees awarded at Northern Kentucky University, 85% were women (52) and 15% were men (9).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Allied Health Professions bachelor’s degree recipients at Northern Kentucky University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 45 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 4 |
| Black / African American | 4 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 4 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Minority students account for 23% of Allied Health Professions bachelor’s degree recipients at Northern Kentucky University, lower than the national average of 33%.*
Allied Health Professions Master’s Program at Northern Kentucky University
Among the 13 master’s allied health professions graduates at Northern Kentucky University, 54% were women (7) and 46% were men (6).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Allied Health Professions master’s degree recipients at Northern Kentucky University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 9 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 23% of Allied Health Professions master’s degree recipients at Northern Kentucky University, lower than the national average of 29%.*
*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 Northern Kentucky University
This Allied Health Professions program at Northern Kentucky University breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Perfusion Technology | 9 |
| Medical Radiologic Technology | 7 |
| Respiratory Care Therapy | 40 |
| Radiologic Technology | 14 |
| Athletic Training | 4 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Allied Health Professions Graduates
Graduates of the Allied Health Professions program at Northern Kentucky University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the best-paid 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.