Allied Health Professions at Volunteer State Community College
If you plan to study Allied Health Professions, consider the program at Volunteer State Community College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Volunteer State Community College is in Gallatin, TN.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 194 allied health professions graduations were recorded at Volunteer State Community College.
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Online Class Availability at Volunteer State Community College
Distance learning is available at Volunteer State Community College. Among 6,963 students, 2,322 (33%) studied exclusively online and 2,114 (30%) took at least some classes online.
Allied Health Professions Rankings at Volunteer State Community College
These rankings give you a sense of how Volunteer State Community College’s Allied Health Professions program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Tennessee | #10 of 29 |
| Best Value | Tennessee | #13 of 34 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #116 of 325 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #187 of 352 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #511 of 1,196 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #566 of 1,196 |
Earnings for Allied Health Professions Graduates from Volunteer State Community College
Those who finish Volunteer State Community College’s Allied Health Professions program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $42,164 |
| 2 years | $38,341 |
| 3 years | $37,870 |
| 4 years | $43,411 |
| 5 years | $52,175 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Allied Health Professions graduates from Volunteer State Community College report median earnings of $43,411, compared with $39,492 for all Volunteer State Community College graduates — about 10% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Allied Health Professions graduates from Volunteer State Community College is $10,906.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Allied Health Professions graduates at Volunteer State Community College, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Allied Health Professions graduates at Volunteer State Community College are 57% women (110) and 43% men (84).
Allied Health Professions Associate’s Program at Volunteer State Community College
Of the 43 associate’s allied health professions degrees awarded at Volunteer State Community College, 84% were women (36) and 16% were men (7).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Allied Health Professions associate’s degree recipients at Volunteer State Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 35 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 4 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Minority students account for 19% of Allied Health Professions associate’s degree recipients at Volunteer State Community College, lower 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 Volunteer State Community College
The Allied Health Professions program at Volunteer State Community College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Emergency Medical Technology | 119 |
| Medical Radiologic Technology | 30 |
| Respiratory Care Therapy | 13 |
| Sonographer/Ultrasound Technology | 16 |
| Polysomnography | 16 |
Best-Paid Careers for Allied Health Professions Graduates
Graduates of the Allied Health Professions program at Volunteer State Community College work across a variety of fields. Below are 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
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