Allied Health Services at Whatcom Community College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Allied Health Services, consider the program at Whatcom Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Whatcom Community College is located in Bellingham, WA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 48 allied health services graduations were recorded at Whatcom Community College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Whatcom Community College
Online coursework is an option at Whatcom Community College. Among 3,674 students, 1,332 (36%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,056 (29%) took at least some classes online.
Allied Health Services Rankings at Whatcom Community College
Rankings can help you compare Whatcom Community College’s Allied Health Services program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Washington | #11 of 27 |
| Best Value | Washington | #17 of 28 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #43 of 189 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #51 of 191 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #198 of 1,009 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #329 of 1,049 |
Earnings for Allied Health Services Graduates from Whatcom Community College
Students who complete Whatcom Community College’s Allied Health Services program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $38,853 |
| 2 years | $40,209 |
| 3 years | $42,479 |
| 4 years | $40,006 |
| 5 years | $42,998 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Allied Health Services graduates from Whatcom Community College report median earnings of $40,006, compared with $39,114 for all Whatcom Community College graduates — about 2% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Allied Health Services graduates from Whatcom Community College is $19,660.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Allied Health Services graduates at Whatcom Community College, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Allied Health Services graduates at Whatcom Community College are 79% women (38) and 21% men (10).
Allied Health Services Associate’s Program at Whatcom Community College
Of the 43 associate’s allied health services degrees awarded at Whatcom Community College, 81% were women (35) and 19% were men (8).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Allied Health Services associate’s degree recipients at Whatcom Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 30 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 8 |
| Asian | 2 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 30% of Allied Health Services associate’s degree recipients at Whatcom Community College, lower than the national average of 49%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Allied Health Services Concentrations at Whatcom Community College
This Allied Health Services program at Whatcom Community College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | 16 |
| Physical Therapy Technician | 32 |
Top-Paying Careers for Allied Health Services Graduates
Those who complete Allied Health Services program at Whatcom Community College go on to a range of careers. Below are the best-paid careers for Allied Health Services graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians | $155,908 |
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | $153,940 |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technologists | $153,819 |
| Neurodiagnostic Technologists | $81,316 |
| Histology Technicians | $80,721 |
| Surgical Technologists | $73,045 |
| Pharmacy Technicians | $72,773 |
| Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians | $64,291 |
| Healthcare Support Workers, All Other | $53,362 |
| Speech-Language Pathology Assistants | $48,496 |
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.