Allied Health Professions Doctor’s Degrees
A doctor’s degree in Allied Health Professions is offered at 1,625 colleges in the United States, where you can earn adoctor’s degree in Allied Health Professions. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and33% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 0.7% 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 (this page) | 859 |
Earnings of Allied Health Professions Majors With Doctor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with adoctor’s degree 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 calculate the median and range of debt loads for Allied Health Professions students with their doctor’s degree.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor’s degree in Allied Health Professions. About 66.4% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 95 |
| Women | 188 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Allied Health Professions graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 189 | 66.8% |
| Asian | 18 | 6.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17 | 6.0% |
| Black or African American | 31 | 11.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 | 0.4% |
| Two or More Races | 6 | 2.1% |
| Race Unknown | 19 | 6.7% |
| International Students | 2 | 0.7% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 0.7% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Allied Health Professions Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 1,771 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in Allied Health Professions. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Allied Health Professions students seeking a doctor's degree is Santa Rosa Junior College. This school awarded 723 doctor's degrees 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.
Victor Valley College comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Allied Health Professions. This school awarded 698 doctor's degrees in Allied Health Professions in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree 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 doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 650 people received their doctor's degree in Allied Health Professions from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree 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 doctor's degrees in Allied Health Professions. This school awarded 596 doctor's degrees in Allied Health Professions in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Allied Health Professions here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Hillsborough Community College comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Allied Health Professions. This school awarded 538 doctor's degrees 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.
Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting is a popular choice for Allied Health Professions majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 520 people received their doctor's degree 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.
Weber State University is a popular choice for Allied Health Professions majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 507 doctor's degrees 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 comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Allied Health Professions. During the most recent year for which we have data, 497 people received their doctor's degree 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.
Ivy Tech Community College is a popular choice for Allied Health Professions majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 496 doctor's degrees in Allied Health Professions in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Allied Health Professions here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Dallas College comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Allied Health Professions. This school awarded 473 doctor's degrees 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.
University of Lynchburg is a popular choice for Allied Health Professions majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 454 doctor's degrees in Allied Health Professions in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Allied Health Professions here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
South College comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Allied Health Professions. This school awarded 424 doctor's degrees 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.
Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Allied Health Professions. During the most recent year for which we have data, 412 people received their doctor's degree in Allied Health Professions from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Allied Health Professions here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Broward College comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Allied Health Professions. During the most recent year for which we have data, 396 people received their doctor's degree 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 doctor's degrees in Allied Health Professions. During the most recent year for which we have data, 388 people received their doctor's degree in Allied Health Professions from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree 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 doctor's degree. This school awarded 375 doctor's degrees in Allied Health Professions in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Allied Health Professions here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Milwaukee Area Technical College comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Allied Health Professions. This school awarded 348 doctor's degrees 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.
MCPHS University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Allied Health Professions. This school awarded 338 doctor's degrees 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.
Red Rocks Community College is a popular choice for Allied Health Professions majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 336 doctor's degrees in Allied Health Professions in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Allied Health Professions here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Valencia College comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Allied Health Professions. This school awarded 335 doctor's degrees in Allied Health Professions in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Allied Health Professions here go on to 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 doctor’s degrees.
| 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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