Allied Health Services at Southwest University at El Paso
If you plan to study Allied Health Services, take a look at what Southwest University at El Paso. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Southwest University at El Paso is in El Paso, TX.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 258 allied health services degrees were awarded at Southwest University at El Paso.
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Online & Distance Learning at Southwest University at El Paso
Distance learning is available at Southwest University at El Paso. Among 2,130 students, 144 (7%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,986 (93%) took at least some classes online.
Allied Health Services Rankings at Southwest University at El Paso
Use these rankings to compare Southwest University at El Paso’s Allied Health Services program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Texas | #38 of 78 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #59 of 76 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #77 of 130 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #106 of 124 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #675 of 1,049 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #867 of 1,009 |
Earnings for Allied Health Services Graduates from Southwest University at El Paso
Those who finish Southwest University at El Paso’s Allied Health Services program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $19,427 |
| 2 years | $16,590 |
| 3 years | $20,155 |
| 4 years | $24,168 |
| 5 years | $27,631 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Allied Health Services graduates from Southwest University at El Paso earn a median of $24,168, compared with $29,348 for all Southwest University at El Paso graduates — about 18% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Allied Health Services graduates from Southwest University at El Paso stands at $18,250.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Allied Health Services graduates at Southwest University at El Paso, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Allied Health Services graduates at Southwest University at El Paso are 85% women (220) and 15% men (38).
Allied Health Services Associate’s Program at Southwest University at El Paso
Among the 254 associate’s allied health services degrees awarded at Southwest University at El Paso, 85% were women (217) and 15% were men (37).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Allied Health Services associate’s degree recipients at Southwest University at El Paso.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 10 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 228 |
| Black / African American | 14 |
| Asian | 2 |
Minority students account for 96% of Allied Health Services associate’s degree recipients at Southwest University at El Paso, above the national average of 49%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Allied Health Services Concentrations at Southwest University at El Paso
The Allied Health Services program at Southwest University at El Paso includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | 4 |
| Medical Laboratory Assistant | 254 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Allied Health Services Graduates
Graduates of the Allied Health Services program at Southwest University at El Paso work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Allied Health Services graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians | $155,908 |
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | $153,940 |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technologists | $153,819 |
| Neurodiagnostic Technologists | $81,316 |
| Histology Technicians | $80,721 |
| Surgical Technologists | $73,045 |
| Pharmacy Technicians | $72,773 |
| Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians | $64,291 |
| Healthcare Support Workers, All Other | $53,362 |
| Speech-Language Pathology Assistants | $48,496 |
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.