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1,708 students earned Allied Health degrees in Alabama in the <nil> year.

In terms of popularity, Allied Health Professions is the 2nd most popular major in the state out of a total 22 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Allied Health Professions Majors in Alabama

Allied Health majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 699
Associate Degree 510
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 181
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 181
Bachelor’s Degree 163
Master’s Degree 155

Gender Distribution

In Alabama, a allied health major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of allied health majors in Alabama is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.5%
  • Black or African American: 12.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 2.9%
  • White: 76.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.2%
  • Other Races: 6.7%
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Jobs for Allied Health Professions Grads in Alabama

There are 20,130 people in the state and 1,414,230 people in the nation working in allied health jobs.

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Wages for Allied Health Professions Jobs in Alabama

In this state, allied health grads earn an average of $50,770. Nationwide, they make an average of $61,540.

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There are 10 colleges in Alabama that offer allied health degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

106 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,204 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 93% of students receive it. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $8,467. In their early career, Wallace State, Hanceville grads earn an average salary of $32,112.

93 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
13,992 Total Students

In their early career, USA grads earn an average salary of $38,334. The full-time teacher rate is 58%. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $16,223.

92 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
22,289 Total Students

A typical student attending UAB will pay a net price of $16,585. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 76% are considered full time.

76 Degrees in Major Awarded
17% Graduation Rate
16,412 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 2.10% which is lower than average. Most students complete their degree in 4.41 years. This private school has an average net price of $12,474.

58 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,519 Total Students

19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $9,406. The full-time teacher rate is 36%.

47 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,069 Total Students

79% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 38% of the teachers are full time. The 4.30% student loan default rate is lower than average.

47 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,308 Total Students

49% of the teachers are full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $26,555 a year. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $4,239.

45 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,899 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 87% get financial aid. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $1,520.

39 Degrees in Major Awarded
41% Graduation Rate
9,540 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $37,373 after graduation. The student loan default rate is 2.40% which is lower than average. It takes the average student 4.66 years to graduate.

32 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,702 Total Students

In their early career, Calhoun Community College grads earn an average salary of $30,657. The 4.80% student loan default rate is lower than average. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1.

Allied Health Professions Careers in AL

Some of the careers allied health majors go into include:

Job Title AL Job Growth AL Median Salary
Physician Assistants 37% $94,470
Health Specialties Professors 35% $95,190
Athletic Trainers 26% $40,810
Respiratory Therapists 22% $49,590
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers 20% $56,350
Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 18% $29,740
Health Technologists and Technicians 18% $39,070
Radiation Therapists 16% $75,090
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists 13% $59,650
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians 10% $52,810
Nuclear Medicine Technologists 8% $62,790
Surgical Technologists 8% $35,970
Respiratory Therapy Technicians -57% $39,660

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to allied health.

Major Annual Graduates in AL
Nursing 7,364
Public Health 700
Health/Medical Admin Services 622
Rehabilitation Professions 444
Communication Sciences 431
Medicine 404
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences 402
Allied Health Services 307

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