Allied Health Professions at Smith Chason College
If you are interested in studying Allied Health Professions, consider the program at Smith Chason College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Smith Chason College sits in Los Angeles, CA.
During the most recent reporting year, 596 allied health professions degrees were granted at Smith Chason College.
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Online Class Availability at Smith Chason College
Distance learning is available at Smith Chason College. Of 2,447 students, 0 (0%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,447 (100%) took at least some classes online.
Allied Health Professions Rankings at Smith Chason College
Rankings can help you compare Smith Chason College’s Allied Health Professions program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #98 of 110 |
| Best Value | California | #104 of 110 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #145 of 157 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #146 of 154 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1147 of 1,196 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1171 of 1,196 |
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #98 of 110 |
| Best Value | California | #104 of 110 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #145 of 157 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #146 of 154 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1147 of 1,196 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1171 of 1,196 |
Earnings for Allied Health Professions Graduates from Smith Chason College
Students who complete Smith Chason 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 | $39,669 |
| 2 years | $35,476 |
| 3 years | $37,367 |
| 4 years | $48,013 |
| 5 years | $53,247 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Allied Health Professions graduates from Smith Chason College report median earnings of $48,013, compared with $62,818 for all Smith Chason College graduates — about 24% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Allied Health Professions graduates from Smith Chason College is $26,854.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Allied Health Professions graduates at Smith Chason College, by degree type.
Program-wide, Allied Health Professions graduates at Smith Chason College are 79% women (470) and 21% men (126).
Allied Health Professions Associate’s Program at Smith Chason College
Of the 491 associate’s allied health professions graduates at Smith Chason College, 76% were women (375) and 24% were men (116).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Allied Health Professions associate’s degree recipients at Smith Chason College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 99 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 228 |
| Black / African American | 29 |
| Asian | 42 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 3 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 31 |
| Two or More Races | 22 |
| Unknown | 37 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 72% of Allied Health Professions associate’s degree recipients at Smith Chason College, above the national average of 45%.*
Allied Health Professions Bachelor’s Program at Smith Chason College
Of the 89 bachelor’s allied health professions graduates at Smith Chason College, 96% were women (85) and 4% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Allied Health Professions bachelor’s degree recipients at Smith Chason College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 36 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 26 |
| Black / African American | 3 |
| Asian | 2 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 3 |
| Unknown | 16 |
Minority students account for 42% of Allied Health Professions bachelor’s degree recipients at Smith Chason College, higher than the national average of 33%.*
*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 Smith Chason College
This Allied Health Professions program at Smith Chason College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Cardiovascular Technology | 162 |
| Sonographer/Ultrasound Technology | 275 |
| MRI Technician | 159 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Allied Health Professions Graduates
Students who finish Allied Health Professions program at Smith Chason College pursue many career paths. Here are the best-paid 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.