Allied Health Professions at Portland Community College
If you are interested in studying Allied Health Professions, you may want to check out the program at Portland Community College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Portland Community College is located in Portland, OR.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 172 allied health professions graduations were recorded at Portland Community College.
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Online Class Availability at Portland Community College
Online coursework is an option at Portland Community College. Of 20,861 students, 8,399 (40%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 6,481 (31%) took at least some classes online.
Allied Health Professions Rankings at Portland Community College
These rankings give you a sense of how Portland Community College’s Allied Health Professions program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Oregon | #5 of 16 |
| Best Value | Oregon | #6 of 15 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #41 of 157 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #56 of 154 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #193 of 1,196 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #412 of 1,196 |
Earnings for Allied Health Professions Graduates from Portland Community College
Students who complete Portland Community 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 | $61,693 |
| 2 years | $69,621 |
| 3 years | $70,372 |
| 4 years | $85,077 |
| 5 years | $90,970 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Allied Health Professions graduates from Portland Community College earn a median of $85,077, compared with $44,579 for all Portland Community College graduates — about 91% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Allied Health Professions graduates from Portland Community College stands at $22,484.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Allied Health Professions graduates at Portland Community College, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Allied Health Professions graduates at Portland Community College are 46% women (79) and 54% men (93).
Allied Health Professions Associate’s Program at Portland Community College
Among the 48 associate’s allied health professions graduates at Portland Community College, 50% were women (24) and 50% were men (24).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Allied Health Professions associate’s degree recipients at Portland Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 34 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 5 |
| Asian | 5 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 25% of Allied Health Professions associate’s degree recipients at Portland 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 Portland Community College
This Allied Health Professions program at Portland Community College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Emergency Medical Technology | 126 |
| Medical Radiologic Technology | 36 |
| Radiologic Technology | 10 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Allied Health Professions Graduates
Those who complete Allied Health Professions program at Portland Community College work across a variety of fields. 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.