Allied Health Professions at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce
If you plan to study Allied Health Professions, you may want to check out the program at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce is located in Ponce, PR.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 39 allied health professions degrees were awarded at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce.
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Online Class Availability at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce
Many students take online classes at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce. Of 5,568 students, 150 (3%) studied exclusively online and 1,848 (33%) took at least some classes online.
Allied Health Professions Rankings at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce
These rankings give you a sense of how Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce’s Allied Health Professions program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Outlying Areas (Region) | #3 of 7 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Puerto Rico | #5 of 14 |
| Best Value | Outlying Areas (Region) | #7 of 7 |
| Best Value | Puerto Rico | #12 of 14 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #610 of 1,196 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #996 of 1,196 |
Earnings for Allied Health Professions Graduates from Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce
Students who complete Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce’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 | $14,816 |
| 3 years | $17,083 |
| 4 years | $18,898 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Allied Health Professions graduates from Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce report median earnings of $18,898, compared with $27,845 for all Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce graduates — about 32% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Allied Health Professions graduates from Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce stands at $20,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Allied Health Professions graduates at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Allied Health Professions graduates at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce are 59% women (23) and 41% men (16).
Allied Health Professions Associate’s Program at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce
Among the 16 associate’s allied health professions degrees awarded at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce, 44% were women (7) and 56% were men (9).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Allied Health Professions associate’s degree recipients at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| Hispanic / Latino | 16 |
Minority students account for 100% of Allied Health Professions associate’s degree recipients at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce, higher than the national average of 45%.*
Allied Health Professions Bachelor’s Program at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce
Of the 23 bachelor’s allied health professions degrees awarded at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce, 70% were women (16) and 30% were men (7).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Allied Health Professions bachelor’s degree recipients at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| Hispanic / Latino | 23 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 100% of Allied Health Professions bachelor’s degree recipients at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce, above the national average of 33%.*
*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 Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce
The Allied Health Professions program at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Cardiovascular Technology | 23 |
| Athletic Training | 16 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Allied Health Professions Graduates
Graduates of the Allied Health Professions program at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce go on to a range of careers. Below are 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.
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