Allied Health Professions at Wilkes Community College
If you are interested in studying Allied Health Professions, take a look at what Wilkes Community College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Wilkes Community College is located in Wilkesboro, NC.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 24 allied health professions graduations were recorded at Wilkes Community College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Wilkes Community College
Distance learning is available at Wilkes Community College. Of 2,593 students, 834 (32%) studied exclusively online and 807 (31%) took at least some classes online.
Allied Health Professions Rankings at Wilkes Community College
Use these rankings to compare Wilkes Community College’s Allied Health Professions program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | North Carolina | #2 of 43 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #17 of 352 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | North Carolina | #29 of 39 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #63 of 1,196 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #183 of 325 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #769 of 1,196 |
Earnings for Allied Health Professions Graduates from Wilkes Community College
Those who finish Wilkes Community College’s Allied Health Professions program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $43,545 |
| 2 years | $38,721 |
| 3 years | $41,512 |
| 4 years | $45,007 |
| 5 years | $49,050 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Allied Health Professions graduates from Wilkes Community College take home a median $45,007, compared with $34,050 for all Wilkes Community College graduates — about 32% higher than the school-wide median.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Allied Health Professions graduates at Wilkes Community College, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Allied Health Professions graduates at Wilkes Community College are 88% women (21) and 12% men (3).
Allied Health Professions Associate’s Program at Wilkes Community College
Of the 24 associate’s allied health professions graduates at Wilkes Community College, 88% were women (21) and 12% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Allied Health Professions associate’s degree recipients at Wilkes Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 17 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 4 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 29% of Allied Health Professions associate’s degree recipients at Wilkes Community College, below 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 Wilkes Community College
The Allied Health Professions program at Wilkes Community College breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Emergency Medical Technology | 4 |
| Respiratory Care Therapy | 12 |
| Radiologic Technology | 8 |
Top-Paying Careers for Allied Health Professions Graduates
Graduates of the Allied Health Professions program at Wilkes Community College pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the top-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.