Allied Health Professions at Northern Michigan University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Allied Health Professions, you may want to check out the program at Northern Michigan University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Northern Michigan University is located in Marquette, MI.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 34 allied health professions degrees were granted at Northern Michigan University.
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Online Class Availability at Northern Michigan University
Online coursework is an option at Northern Michigan University. Among 7,409 students, 967 (13%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,633 (22%) took at least some classes online.
Allied Health Professions Rankings at Northern Michigan University
These rankings give you a sense of how Northern Michigan University’s Allied Health Professions program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Michigan | #21 of 38 |
| Best Value | Michigan | #30 of 37 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #110 of 188 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #121 of 178 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #696 of 1,196 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #787 of 1,196 |
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Michigan | #21 of 38 |
| Best Value | Michigan | #30 of 37 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #110 of 188 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #121 of 178 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #696 of 1,196 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #787 of 1,196 |
Earnings for Allied Health Professions Graduates from Northern Michigan University
Those who finish Northern Michigan University’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 | $42,015 |
| 2 years | $40,089 |
| 3 years | $42,504 |
| 4 years | $47,027 |
| 5 years | $47,004 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Allied Health Professions graduates from Northern Michigan University earn a median of $47,027, compared with $45,526 for all Northern Michigan University graduates — about 3% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Allied Health Professions graduates from Northern Michigan University comes in at $18,500.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Allied Health Professions graduates at Northern Michigan University, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Allied Health Professions graduates at Northern Michigan University are 68% women (23) and 32% men (11).
Allied Health Professions Associate’s Program at Northern Michigan University
Of the 21 associate’s allied health professions degrees awarded at Northern Michigan University, 62% were women (13) and 38% were men (8).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Allied Health Professions associate’s degree recipients at Northern Michigan University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 21 |
Allied Health Professions Master’s Program at Northern Michigan University
Of the 13 master’s allied health professions graduates at Northern Michigan University, 77% were women (10) and 23% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Allied Health Professions master’s degree recipients at Northern Michigan University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 10 |
| Two or More Races | 3 |
Minority students account for 23% of Allied Health Professions master’s degree recipients at Northern Michigan 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 Michigan University
The Allied Health Professions program at Northern Michigan University includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Surgical Technology | 8 |
| Radiologic Technology | 13 |
| Athletic Training | 11 |
| Allied Health/Treatment Professions | 2 |
Top-Paying Careers for Allied Health Professions Graduates
Students who finish Allied Health Professions program at Northern Michigan University 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.