Allied Health Professions at Rockingham Community College
If you are interested in studying Allied Health Professions, consider the program at Rockingham Community College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Rockingham Community College sits in Wentworth, NC.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 30 allied health professions degrees were granted at Rockingham Community College.
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Studying Online at Rockingham Community College
Online coursework is an option at Rockingham Community College. Of 1,803 students, 1,177 (65%) studied exclusively online and 492 (27%) took at least some classes online.
Earnings for Allied Health Professions Graduates from Rockingham Community College
Those who finish Rockingham Community College’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 | $40,300 |
| 2 years | $37,052 |
| 4 years | $38,512 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Allied Health Professions graduates from Rockingham Community College take home a median $38,512, compared with $34,686 for all Rockingham Community College graduates — about 11% higher than the school-wide median.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Allied Health Professions graduates at Rockingham Community College, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Allied Health Professions graduates at Rockingham Community College are 73% women (22) and 27% men (8).
Allied Health Professions Associate’s Program at Rockingham Community College
Of the 20 associate’s allied health professions graduates at Rockingham Community College, 75% were women (15) and 25% were men (5).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Allied Health Professions associate’s degree recipients at Rockingham Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 12 |
| Black / African American | 6 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Minority students account for 40% of Allied Health Professions associate’s degree recipients at Rockingham Community College, below 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 Rockingham Community College
The Allied Health Professions program at Rockingham Community College breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Emergency Medical Technology | 2 |
| Respiratory Care Therapy | 14 |
| Surgical Technology | 14 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Allied Health Professions Graduates
Graduates of the Allied Health Professions program at Rockingham Community College go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the best-paid 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.