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Allied Health Professions Schools in District of Columbia

113 Allied Health students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

An Allied Health Professions major is the 8th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Allied Health Professions Majors in District of Columbia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 76
Bachelor’s Degree 36
Post-Master’s Certificate 1
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1

Gender Distribution

In District of Columbia, 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 District of Columbia is as follows:

  • Asian: 15.9%
  • Black or African American: 7.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 11.5%
  • White: 49.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.8%
  • Other Races: 14.2%
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Jobs for Allied Health Professions Grads in District of Columbia

In this state, there are 5,590 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 District of Columbia

A typical salary for a allied health grad in the state is $78,540, compared to a typical salary of $61,540 nationwide.

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There are 3 colleges in District of Columbia that offer allied health degrees. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

106 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
27,017 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $32,563. Graduates earn an average $62,584 after graduation. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.30%.

#2

Howard University

Washington
6 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
10,859 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $43,792 after earning their degree at this institution. The full-time teacher rate is 77%.

#3

Georgetown University

Washington
1 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
19,371 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 54% of students receive it. The full-time teacher rate is 57%. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $71,107 after earning their degree at this institution.

Allied Health Professions Careers in DC

Some of the careers allied health majors go into include:

Job Title DC Job Growth DC Median Salary
Physician Assistants 30% $115,460
Athletic Trainers 29% $56,730
Health Specialties Professors 28% $0
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers 24% $90,670
Respiratory Therapists 20% $75,870
Health Technologists and Technicians 15% $48,280
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians 14% $82,820
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists 13% $90,200
Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 9% $57,040
Radiation Therapists 8% $77,490
Surgical Technologists 7% $59,200
Respiratory Therapy Technicians -57% $0

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

Major Annual Graduates in DC
Nursing 990
Public Health 833
Medicine 471
Health/Medical Admin Services 437
Rehabilitation Professions 172
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science 168
Communication Sciences 136
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences 97

View all majors related to Allied Health Professions

View Nationwide Allied Health Professions Report

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