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Allied Health Professions Schools in Arizona

2,032 students earned Allied Health degrees in Arizona in the 2020-2021 year.

As a degree choice, Allied Health Professions is the 5th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Allied Health Professions Majors in Arizona

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 739
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 739
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 739
Associate Degree 672
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 261
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 261
Master’s Degree 189
Bachelor’s Degree 171

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 4.3%
  • Black or African American: 3.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 30.6%
  • White: 52.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.1%
  • Other Races: 8.8%
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Jobs for Allied Health Professions Grads in Arizona

In this state, there are 26,390 people employed in jobs related to an allied health degree, compared to 1,414,230 nationwide.

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Wages for Allied Health Professions Jobs in Arizona

In this state, allied health grads earn an average of $58,420. Nationwide, they make an average of $61,540.

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

233 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,970 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. 31% of the teachers are full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $31,568 after earning their degree at this institution.

123 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,927 Total Students

95% of the teachers are full time.

106 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,670 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. 78% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. A typical student attending GateWay Community College will pay a net price of $10,106.

98 Degrees in Major Awarded
822 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 7.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 46%.

73 Degrees in Major Awarded
812 Total Students

20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This private school has an average net price of $18,368. 70% of the teachers are full time.

66 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
29,566 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $14,308. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 22 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.33 years.

65 Degrees in Major Awarded
15,544 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $3,846. 78% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

35 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,350 Total Students

39 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. An average student at Bryan University will pay a net price of $15,604. 16% of the teachers are full time.

#9

Yavapai College

Prescott
30 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,009 Total Students

37% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. In their early career, Yavapai College grads earn an average salary of $30,810.

30 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,076 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 91% get financial aid. In their early career, Pinal County Community College grads earn an average salary of $30,853. This public school has an average net price of $5,804.

Allied Health Professions Careers in AZ

Some of the careers allied health majors go into include:

Job Title AZ Job Growth AZ Median Salary
Physician Assistants 57% $105,120
Respiratory Therapists 50% $58,180
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers 48% $85,800
Health Technologists and Technicians 42% $42,190
Surgical Technologists 36% $50,990
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists 34% $81,040
Hearing Aid Specialists 33% $55,290
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians 33% $52,600
Radiation Therapists 32% $83,040
Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 31% $36,200
Nuclear Medicine Technologists 30% $84,590
Athletic Trainers 30% $44,970
Health Specialties Professors 29% $108,550
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians 19% $51,730
Respiratory Therapy Technicians -46% $58,890

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

Major Annual Graduates in AZ
Nursing 12,966
Health/Medical Admin Services 3,817
Mental & Social Health Services 2,080
Public Health 1,067
Health/Medical Prep Programs 533
Medicine 473
Communication Sciences 462
Allied Health Services 373

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