Allied Health Professions at Prairie State College
If you plan to study Allied Health Professions, you may want to check out the program at Prairie State College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Prairie State College is in Chicago Heights, IL.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 69 allied health professions graduations were recorded at Prairie State College.
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Online Class Availability at Prairie State College
Many students take online classes at Prairie State College. Among 2,953 students, 416 (14%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 841 (28%) took at least some classes online.
Allied Health Professions Rankings at Prairie State College
Use these rankings to compare Prairie State College’s Allied Health Professions program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Illinois | #15 of 40 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #33 of 42 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #34 of 178 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #135 of 188 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #242 of 1,196 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #878 of 1,196 |
Earnings for Allied Health Professions Graduates from Prairie State College
Students who complete Prairie State 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 | $37,124 |
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Allied Health Professions graduates from Prairie State College is $13,209.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Allied Health Professions graduates at Prairie State College, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Allied Health Professions graduates at Prairie State College are 41% women (28) and 59% men (41).
Allied Health Professions Associate’s Program at Prairie State College
Of the 7 associate’s allied health professions degrees awarded at Prairie State College, 100% were women (7) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Allied Health Professions associate’s degree recipients at Prairie State College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| Hispanic / Latino | 4 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 86% of Allied Health Professions associate’s degree recipients at Prairie 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 Prairie State College
The Allied Health Professions program at Prairie State College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Emergency Medical Technology | 62 |
| Surgical Technology | 7 |
Top-Paying Careers for Allied Health Professions Graduates
Students who finish Allied Health Professions program at Prairie State College go on to a range of careers. Here are the highest-paying 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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