Allied Health Professions at Richland Community College
If you are interested in studying Allied Health Professions, consider the program at Richland Community College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Richland Community College is in Decatur, IL.
During the most recent reporting year, 35 allied health professions graduations were recorded at Richland Community College.
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Online Class Availability at Richland Community College
Distance learning is available at Richland Community College. Among 2,388 students, 384 (16%) studied exclusively online and 487 (20%) took at least some classes online.
Allied Health Professions Rankings at Richland Community College
Rankings can help you compare Richland Community College’s Allied Health Professions program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Illinois | #17 of 40 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #31 of 42 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #31 of 178 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #117 of 188 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #212 of 1,196 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #739 of 1,196 |
Earnings for Allied Health Professions Graduates from Richland Community College
Graduates of Richland 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 | $46,174 |
| 2 years | $43,957 |
| 3 years | $43,155 |
| 4 years | $45,795 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Allied Health Professions graduates from Richland Community College report median earnings of $45,795, compared with $37,431 for all Richland Community College graduates — about 22% higher than the school-wide median.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of Allied Health Professions graduates at Richland Community College, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Allied Health Professions graduates at Richland Community College are 54% women (19) and 46% men (16).
Allied Health Professions Associate’s Program at Richland Community College
Among the 19 associate’s allied health professions graduates at Richland Community College, 68% were women (13) and 32% were men (6).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Allied Health Professions associate’s degree recipients at Richland Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 13 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 4 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 32% of Allied Health Professions associate’s degree recipients at Richland 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 Richland Community College
The Allied Health Professions program at Richland Community College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Emergency Medical Technology | 16 |
| Surgical Technology | 7 |
| Radiologic Technology | 12 |
Top-Paying Careers for Allied Health Professions Graduates
Graduates of the Allied Health Professions program at Richland Community College pursue many career paths. The table below ranks 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.