Allied Health Professions Basic Certificates
There are 1,625 schools in the United States where you can earn abasic certificate in Allied Health Professions. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were men, and40% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 0.4% of Allied Health Professions graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Allied Health Professions Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 90,379 degrees were awarded toAllied Health Professions majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Allied Health Professions at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 11,547 |
| Associate’s Degree | 31,955 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 7,684 |
| Master’s Degree | 31,578 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 859 |
Earnings of Allied Health Professions Majors With Basic Certificates (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with abasic certificate in Allied Health Professions of $61,295 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $67,845 |
| 4 years | $61,295 |
| 5 years | $69,015 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with male students. About 53.4% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 12,536 |
| Women | 10,923 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Allied Health Professions graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 13,897 | 59.2% |
| Asian | 596 | 2.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5,169 | 22.0% |
| Black or African American | 1,823 | 7.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 203 | 0.9% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 50 | 0.2% |
| Two or More Races | 988 | 4.2% |
| Race Unknown | 630 | 2.7% |
| International Students | 103 | 0.4% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 0.4% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Allied Health Professions Programs for Basic Certificates
There are 1,771 colleges that offer a basic certificate in Allied Health Professions. Learn more about the most popular below:
Santa Rosa Junior College tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Allied Health Professions majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 723 people received their basic certificate in Allied Health Professions from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Allied Health Professions here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Victor Valley College is a popular choice for Allied Health Professions majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 698 people received their basic certificate in Allied Health Professions from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Allied Health Professions here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale is a popular choice for Allied Health Professions majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 650 basic certificates in Allied Health Professions in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Allied Health Professions here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Smith Chason College comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Allied Health Professions. During the most recent year for which we have data, 596 people received their basic certificate in Allied Health Professions from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Allied Health Professions here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Hillsborough Community College is a popular choice for Allied Health Professions majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 538 people received their basic certificate in Allied Health Professions from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Allied Health Professions here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting is a popular choice for Allied Health Professions majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 520 people received their basic certificate in Allied Health Professions from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Allied Health Professions here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Weber State University is a popular choice for Allied Health Professions majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 507 basic certificates in Allied Health Professions in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Germanna Community College is a popular choice for Allied Health Professions majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 497 people received their basic certificate in Allied Health Professions from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Allied Health Professions here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ivy Tech Community College comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Allied Health Professions. This school awarded 496 basic certificates in Allied Health Professions in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Dallas College is a popular choice for Allied Health Professions majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 473 people received their basic certificate in Allied Health Professions from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Allied Health Professions here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Lynchburg comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Allied Health Professions. During the most recent year for which we have data, 454 people received their basic certificate in Allied Health Professions from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
South College is a popular choice for Allied Health Professions majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 424 people received their basic certificate in Allied Health Professions from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Allied Health Professions here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Allied Health Professions. This school awarded 412 basic certificates in Allied Health Professions in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Broward College is a popular choice for Allied Health Professions majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 396 people received their basic certificate in Allied Health Professions from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Miami Dade College comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Allied Health Professions. This school awarded 388 basic certificates in Allied Health Professions in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Allied Health Professions here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
College of DuPage is a popular choice for Allied Health Professions majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 375 basic certificates in Allied Health Professions in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Allied Health Professions here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Milwaukee Area Technical College is a popular choice for Allied Health Professions majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 348 basic certificates in Allied Health Professions in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Allied Health Professions here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
MCPHS University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Allied Health Professions. During the most recent year for which we have data, 338 people received their basic certificate in Allied Health Professions from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Allied Health Professions here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Red Rocks Community College is a popular choice for Allied Health Professions majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 336 basic certificates in Allied Health Professions in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Valencia College comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Allied Health Professions. This school awarded 335 basic certificates in Allied Health Professions in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Allied Health Professions Concentrations
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | 29,337 |
| Physician Associate/Assistant | 13,046 |
| Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer | 11,777 |
| Surgical Technology/Technologist | 7,626 |
| Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist | 6,686 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Allied Health Professions that also offer basic certificates.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 311,372 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | 99,987 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 90,166 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 80,693 |
| Public Health | 41,086 |
References
The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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