Allied Health Professions at Western Nebraska Community College
If you are interested in studying Allied Health Professions, you may want to check out the program at Western Nebraska Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Western Nebraska Community College sits in Scottsbluff, NE.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 11 allied health professions degrees were awarded at Western Nebraska Community College.
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Studying Online at Western Nebraska Community College
Many students take online classes at Western Nebraska Community College. Among 1,569 students, 180 (11%) studied exclusively online and 400 (25%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Allied Health Professions graduates at Western Nebraska Community College, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Allied Health Professions graduates at Western Nebraska Community College are 73% women (8) and 27% men (3).
Allied Health Professions Associate’s Program at Western Nebraska Community College
Of the 11 associate’s allied health professions graduates at Western Nebraska Community College, 73% were women (8) and 27% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Allied Health Professions associate’s degree recipients at Western Nebraska Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 5 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 5 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 |
Minority students account for 55% of Allied Health Professions associate’s degree recipients at Western Nebraska Community College, higher 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 Western Nebraska Community College
The Allied Health Professions program at Western Nebraska Community College breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Medical Radiologic Technology | 6 |
| Surgical Technology | 5 |
Best-Paid Careers for Allied Health Professions Graduates
Students who finish Allied Health Professions program at Western Nebraska Community College pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the top-paying 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.