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Allied Health Professions in Alabama

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Allied Health Professions Schools in Alabama

1,808 Allied Health students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

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 776
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 776
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 776
Associate Degree 461
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 235
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 235
Bachelor’s Degree 199
Master’s Degree 137

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: 0.7%
  • Black or African American: 11.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.5%
  • White: 76.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.0%
  • Other Races: 6.9%
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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
4,763 Total Students

80% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $30,399 after earning their degree at this institution.

93 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
14,224 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.56 years. The student loan default rate is 6.30% which is lower than average. 63% of the teachers are full time.

92 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
22,563 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1. The 4.80% student loan default rate is lower than average. The average student takes 4.44 years to complete their degree at UAB.

76 Degrees in Major Awarded
18% Graduation Rate
18,533 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $52,526 a year. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 39 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.41 years.

58 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,526 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 78% get financial aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 39% are considered full time. A typical student attending Jeff State will pay a net price of $9,564.

47 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,950 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $28,999 after graduation. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 37% are considered full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 95% get financial aid.

47 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,993 Total Students

85% of students get financical aid. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $24,906 a year. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1.

45 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,681 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 59% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. Graduates earn an average $24,807 after graduation.

39 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
9,238 Total Students

In their early career, Jacksonville State University grads earn an average salary of $34,081. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 78% are considered full time. 99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

32 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,278 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 42% are considered full time. 21 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $28,285 a year.

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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View Nationwide Allied Health Professions Report

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