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Allied Health Professions Schools in California

9,301 Allied Health students earned their degrees in the state in <nil>.

As a degree choice, Allied Health Professions is the 4th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Allied Health Professions Majors in California

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 3,660
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 2,960
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 1,456
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 1,456
Master’s Degree 718
Bachelor’s Degree 496
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 9
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 9
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 9
Post-Master’s Certificate 2
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 2

Gender Distribution

In California, 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 California is as follows:

  • Asian: 11.5%
  • Black or African American: 4.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 38.8%
  • White: 35.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.4%
  • Other Races: 10.2%
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Jobs for Allied Health Professions Grads in California

In this state, there are 131,630 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 California

A typical salary for a allied health grad in the state is $79,640, compared to a typical salary of $61,540 nationwide.

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

384 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,389 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 2.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. In their early career, West Coast Ultrasound Institute grads earn an average salary of $47,906. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $24,333.

230 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,708 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 1.30% which is lower than average. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $29,278. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1.

#3

CBD College

Los Angeles
152 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,132 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 0.20% which is lower than average. Of all the students who attend this school, 54% get financial aid. This private institution charges an average net price of $16,632.

#4

Loma Linda University

Loma Linda
132 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,390 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $83,433 after earning their degree at this institution. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.40%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 3 to 1.

130 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,240 Total Students

100% of students get financical aid. Graduates earn an average $31,987 after graduation. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 26 to 1.

114 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,526 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.40%. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $29,050.

110 Degrees in Major Awarded
502 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 36% are considered full time. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $36,249 after earning their degree at this institution.

105 Degrees in Major Awarded
670 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $25,624. 90% of students get financical aid. 17% of the teachers are full time.

95 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,788 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 0.20% which is lower than average. The full-time teacher rate is 86%.

95 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,374 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $28,978. 92% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 31 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

Allied Health Professions Careers in CA

Some of the careers allied health majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Physician Assistants 34% $118,500
Health Specialties Professors 30% $142,500
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers 26% $91,380
Respiratory Therapists 25% $78,560
Health Technologists and Technicians 24% $44,850
Athletic Trainers 24% $56,910
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists 23% $91,660
Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 21% $32,050
Surgical Technologists 15% $60,340
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians 14% $56,520
Nuclear Medicine Technologists 13% $112,890
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians 12% $68,510
Radiation Therapists 9% $112,870

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

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Nursing 18,329
Health Sciences & Services 5,947
Public Health 5,024
Rehabilitation Professions 3,157
Health/Medical Admin Services 3,003
Communication Sciences 2,227
Mental & Social Health Services 1,899
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences 1,768

View all majors related to Allied Health Professions

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