Allied Health Professions at Virginia Western Community College
Virginia Western Community College is located in Roanoke, Virginia and has a total student population of 5,738.
Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in Allied Health Professions section at the bottom of this page.
Virginia Western Community College Allied Health Professions Degrees Available
- Basic Certificate in Allied Health (Less Than 1 Year)
- Associate’s Degree in Allied Health
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Allied Health Student Demographics at Virginia Western Community College
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the allied health majors at Virginia Western Community College.
Virginia Western Community College Allied Health Professions Associate’s Program
The majority of those who receive an associate's degree in allied health at Virginia Western Community College are white. Around 83% fell into this category, which is below average for this degree.
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Virginia Western Community College with a associate's in allied health.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 30 |
| International Students | 1 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 0 |
Concentrations Within Allied Health Professions
The following allied health concentations are available at Virginia Western Community College. The table shows all degrees awarded in this field awarded for all degree levels at Virginia Western Community College. A concentration may not be available for your level.
| Concentration | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapy | 18 |
| Radiologic Technology | 18 |
Related Majors
Careers That Allied Health Grads May Go Into
A degree in allied health can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for VA, the home state for Virginia Western Community College.
| Occupation | Jobs in VA | Average Salary in VA |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics | 6,180 | $35,310 |
| Respiratory Therapists | 2,550 | $60,200 |
| Physician Assistants | 2,510 | $99,340 |
| Surgical Technologists | 2,240 | $50,790 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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