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Allied Health Professions at Washburn University

If you plan to study allied health professions, take a look at what Washburn University has to offer and decide if the program is a good match for you. Get started with the following essential facts.

Washburn University is located in Topeka, Kansas and has a total student population of 5,880. In 2021, 12 allied health majors received their bachelor's degree from Washburn University.

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.

Washburn University Allied Health Professions Degrees Available

  • Basic Certificate in Allied Health (Less Than 1 Year)
  • Undergrad Certificate in Allied Health (1 - 4 Years)
  • Associate’s Degree in Allied Health
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Allied Health

Online Classes Are Available at Washburn University

Online courses are a good option for students who need a more flexible schedule that allows them to pursue an education when and where they want. Whether you're going to school part-time or full-time, you may find distance education the right choice for you.

Washburn University does offer online education options in allied health for the following degree levels for those interested in distance learning:

  • Bachelor’s Degree

Washburn University Allied Health Professions Rankings

The following rankings from College Factual show how the allied health progam at Washburn University compares to programs at other colleges and universities.

Note: While rankings may be a good starting point when you're researching a school, they don't necessarily highlight all of a school's strengths. Don't forget to check out the other details that are available for a school to see if it has what you're looking for in a program.

Bachelor’s Degree Overall Quality & Other Notable Rankings

The allied health major at Washburn University is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Allied Health Professions. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.

Ranking Type Rank
Most Popular Online Allied Health Professions Basic Certificate Schools 16
Most Popular Allied Health Professions Undergraduate Certificate Schools 23
169
Best Value Allied Health Professions Undergraduate Certificate Schools 260
325
Most Focused Allied Health Professions Schools 387
559
Best Value Allied Health Professions Associate Degree Schools 594

How Much Do Allied Health Graduates from Washburn University Make?

The median salary of allied health students who receive their bachelor's degree at Washburn University is $53,602. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is 4% higher than the national average of $51,384 for all allied health bachelor's degree recipients.

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Allied Health Student Demographics at Washburn University

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the allied health majors at Washburn University.

Washburn University Allied Health Professions Associate’s Program

90% Women
17% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
For the most recent academic year available, 10% of allied health associate's degrees went to men and 90% went to women.

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The majority of those who receive an associate's degree in allied health at Washburn University 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 Washburn University with a associate's in allied health.

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Race/Ethnicity Number of Students
Asian 1
Black or African American 1
Hispanic or Latino 1
White 35
International Students 0
Other Races/Ethnicities 4

Washburn University Allied Health Professions Bachelor’s Program

75% Women
25% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
Of the 12 allied health students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from Washburn University, about 25% were men and 75% were women.

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About 75% of those who receive a bachelor's degree in allied health at Washburn University are white. This is above average for this degree on the nationwide level.

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Washburn University with a bachelor's in allied health.

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Race/Ethnicity Number of Students
Asian 1
Black or African American 1
Hispanic or Latino 1
White 9
International Students 0
Other Races/Ethnicities 0

Washburn University also has a doctoral program available in allied health. In 2021, 0 student graduated with a doctor's degree in this field.

Concentrations Within Allied Health Professions

If you plan to be a allied health major, you may want to focus your studies on one of the following concentrations. The table shows all degrees awarded in this field awarded for all degree levels at Washburn University. A concentration may not be available for your level.

Concentration Annual Degrees Awarded
Radiologic Technology 23
Respiratory Care Therapy 14
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician 12
Surgical Technology 5

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 KS, the home state for Washburn University.

Occupation Jobs in KS Average Salary in KS
Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 2,640 $30,520
Respiratory Therapists 1,130 $55,080
Physician Assistants 1,040 $104,720
Surgical Technologists 990 $42,290
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers 590 $72,020

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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