Allied Health Professions at Wake Technical Community College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Allied Health Professions, you may want to check out the program at Wake Technical Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Wake Technical Community College sits in Raleigh, NC.
During the most recent reporting year, 79 allied health professions degrees were granted at Wake Technical Community College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Wake Technical Community College
Many students take online classes at Wake Technical Community College. Of 24,609 students, 11,077 (45%) studied exclusively online and 7,234 (29%) took at least some classes online.
Allied Health Professions Rankings at Wake Technical Community College
Use these rankings to compare Wake Technical Community College’s Allied Health Professions program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | North Carolina | #14 of 39 |
| Best Value | North Carolina | #19 of 43 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #76 of 325 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #123 of 352 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #276 of 1,196 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #437 of 1,196 |
Earnings for Allied Health Professions Graduates from Wake Technical Community College
Those who finish Wake Technical 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 | $45,167 |
| 2 years | $44,542 |
| 3 years | $49,131 |
| 4 years | $55,145 |
| 5 years | $60,915 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Allied Health Professions graduates from Wake Technical Community College take home a median $55,145, compared with $41,410 for all Wake Technical Community College graduates — about 33% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Allied Health Professions graduates from Wake Technical Community College stands at $17,090.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Allied Health Professions graduates at Wake Technical Community College, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Allied Health Professions graduates at Wake Technical Community College are 78% women (62) and 22% men (17).
Allied Health Professions Associate’s Program at Wake Technical Community College
Among the 70 associate’s allied health professions degrees awarded at Wake Technical Community College, 79% were women (55) and 21% were men (15).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Allied Health Professions associate’s degree recipients at Wake Technical Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 44 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 14 |
| Black / African American | 4 |
| Asian | 6 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Minority students account for 34% of Allied Health Professions associate’s degree recipients at Wake Technical 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 Wake Technical Community College
The Allied Health Professions program at Wake Technical Community College includes the following sub-specializations:
Highest-Paying Careers for Allied Health Professions Graduates
Students who finish Allied Health Professions program at Wake Technical Community College go on to a range of careers. Here are the highest-paying 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.