Allied Health Professions at South Louisiana Community College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Allied Health Professions, you may want to check out the program at South Louisiana Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
South Louisiana Community College is located in Lafayette, LA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 320 allied health professions graduations were recorded at South Louisiana Community College.
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Studying Online at South Louisiana Community College
Online coursework is an option at South Louisiana Community College. Among 6,238 students, 752 (12%) studied exclusively online and 1,064 (17%) took at least some classes online.
Allied Health Professions Rankings at South Louisiana Community College
Use these rankings to compare South Louisiana Community College’s Allied Health Professions program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Louisiana | #3 of 23 |
| Best Value | Louisiana | #3 of 20 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #62 of 325 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #168 of 352 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #378 of 1,196 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #435 of 1,196 |
Earnings for Allied Health Professions Graduates from South Louisiana Community College
Students who complete South Louisiana 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 | $50,621 |
| 2 years | $49,787 |
| 3 years | $52,385 |
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Allied Health Professions graduates from South Louisiana Community College is $12,656.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Allied Health Professions graduates at South Louisiana Community College, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Allied Health Professions graduates at South Louisiana Community College are 41% women (130) and 59% men (190).
Allied Health Professions Associate’s Program at South Louisiana Community College
Of the 49 associate’s allied health professions degrees awarded at South Louisiana Community College, 43% were women (21) and 57% were men (28).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Allied Health Professions associate’s degree recipients at South Louisiana Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 38 |
| Black / African American | 7 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 18% of Allied Health Professions associate’s degree recipients at South Louisiana 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 South Louisiana Community College
The Allied Health Professions program at South Louisiana Community College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Emergency Medical Technology | 320 |
Best-Paid Careers for Allied Health Professions Graduates
Graduates of the Allied Health Professions program at South Louisiana 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.