Allied Health Professions at The College of Health Care Professions-Austin
If you are interested in studying Allied Health Professions, you may want to check out the program at The College of Health Care Professions-Austin. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
The College of Health Care Professions-Austin sits in Austin, TX.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 160 allied health professions graduations were recorded at The College of Health Care Professions-Austin.
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Online Class Availability at The College of Health Care Professions-Austin
Many students take online classes at The College of Health Care Professions-Austin. Of 974 students, 0 (0%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 214 (22%) took at least some classes online.
Allied Health Professions Rankings at The College of Health Care Professions-Austin
Use these rankings to compare The College of Health Care Professions-Austin’s Allied Health Professions program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Texas | #65 of 76 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #78 of 81 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #115 of 126 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #124 of 129 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1071 of 1,196 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1142 of 1,196 |
Earnings for Allied Health Professions Graduates from The College of Health Care Professions-Austin
Those who finish The College of Health Care Professions-Austin’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 | $32,358 |
| 2 years | $33,754 |
| 3 years | $30,227 |
| 4 years | $35,674 |
| 5 years | $39,036 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Allied Health Professions graduates from The College of Health Care Professions-Austin earn a median of $35,674, compared with $31,540 for all The College of Health Care Professions-Austin graduates — about 13% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Allied Health Professions graduates from The College of Health Care Professions-Austin is $16,500.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Allied Health Professions graduates at The College of Health Care Professions-Austin, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Allied Health Professions graduates at The College of Health Care Professions-Austin are 84% women (135) and 16% men (25).
Allied Health Professions Associate’s Program at The College of Health Care Professions-Austin
Of the 67 associate’s allied health professions degrees awarded at The College of Health Care Professions-Austin, 93% were women (62) and 7% were men (5).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Allied Health Professions associate’s degree recipients at The College of Health Care Professions-Austin.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 17 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 32 |
| Black / African American | 10 |
| Asian | 4 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| Unknown | 3 |
Minority students account for 70% of Allied Health Professions associate’s degree recipients at The College of Health Care Professions-Austin, 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 The College of Health Care Professions-Austin
This Allied Health Professions program at The College of Health Care Professions-Austin breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Emergency Medical Technology | 20 |
| Surgical Technology | 33 |
| Sonographer/Ultrasound Technology | 34 |
| Radiologic Technology | 73 |
Top-Paying Careers for Allied Health Professions Graduates
Students who finish Allied Health Professions program at The College of Health Care Professions-Austin pursue many career paths. Below 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.