Allied Health Professions at Polk State College
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Polk State College sits in Winter Haven, FL.
During the most recent reporting year, 87 allied health professions degrees were granted at Polk State College.
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Online Class Availability at Polk State College
Distance learning is available at Polk State College. Among 10,318 students, 4,120 (40%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,985 (39%) took at least some classes online.
Allied Health Professions Rankings at Polk State College
These rankings give you a sense of how Polk State College’s Allied Health Professions program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Florida | #17 of 59 |
| Best Value | Florida | #21 of 69 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #52 of 325 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #151 of 352 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #343 of 1,196 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #395 of 1,196 |
Earnings for Allied Health Professions Graduates from Polk State College
Those who finish Polk State College’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 | $47,233 |
| 2 years | $41,007 |
| 3 years | $40,265 |
| 4 years | $51,893 |
| 5 years | $56,740 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Allied Health Professions graduates from Polk State College take home a median $51,893, compared with $43,410 for all Polk State College graduates — about 20% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Allied Health Professions graduates from Polk State College is $13,998.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Allied Health Professions graduates at Polk State College, by degree type.
Program-wide, Allied Health Professions graduates at Polk State College are 62% women (54) and 38% men (33).
Allied Health Professions Associate’s Program at Polk State College
Of the 48 associate’s allied health professions degrees awarded at Polk State College, 88% were women (42) and 12% were men (6).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Allied Health Professions associate’s degree recipients at Polk State College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 13 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 20 |
| Black / African American | 11 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 71% of Allied Health Professions associate’s degree recipients at Polk State College, higher 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 Polk State College
The Allied Health Professions program at Polk State College breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Cardiovascular Technology | 8 |
| Emergency Medical Technology | 42 |
| Respiratory Care Therapy | 10 |
| Sonographer/Ultrasound Technology | 10 |
| Radiologic Technology | 17 |
Best-Paid Careers for Allied Health Professions Graduates
Those who complete Allied Health Professions program at Polk State College pursue many career paths. Below 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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