Allied Health Professions at Oakland Community College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Allied Health Professions, consider the program at Oakland Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Oakland Community College is in Auburn Hills, MI.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 66 allied health professions degrees were awarded at Oakland Community College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Oakland Community College
Distance learning is available at Oakland Community College. Among 15,287 students, 5,653 (37%) studied exclusively online and 4,447 (29%) took at least some classes online.
Allied Health Professions Rankings at Oakland Community College
Use these rankings to compare Oakland Community College’s Allied Health Professions program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Michigan | #6 of 37 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Michigan | #26 of 38 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #28 of 178 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #132 of 188 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #182 of 1,196 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #856 of 1,196 |
Earnings for Allied Health Professions Graduates from Oakland Community College
Students who complete Oakland Community College’s Allied Health Professions program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $45,914 |
| 2 years | $39,729 |
| 3 years | $43,447 |
| 4 years | $47,458 |
| 5 years | $50,875 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Allied Health Professions graduates from Oakland Community College report median earnings of $47,458, compared with $42,222 for all Oakland Community College graduates — about 12% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Allied Health Professions graduates from Oakland Community College comes in at $16,338.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Allied Health Professions graduates at Oakland Community College, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Allied Health Professions graduates at Oakland Community College are 52% women (34) and 48% men (32).
Allied Health Professions Associate’s Program at Oakland Community College
Of the 40 associate’s allied health professions graduates at Oakland Community College, 72% were women (29) and 28% were men (11).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Allied Health Professions associate’s degree recipients at Oakland Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 28 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 4 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 4 |
Minority students account for 20% of Allied Health Professions associate’s degree recipients at Oakland Community College, lower 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 Oakland Community College
The Allied Health Professions program at Oakland Community College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Emergency Medical Technology | 36 |
| Medical Radiologic Technology | 8 |
| Respiratory Care Therapy | 6 |
| Surgical Technology | 10 |
| Sonographer/Ultrasound Technology | 6 |
Best-Paid Careers for Allied Health Professions Graduates
Graduates of the Allied Health Professions program at Oakland Community College pursue many career paths. Here are 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
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