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Allied Health Professions Schools in Florida

8,664 students earned Allied Health degrees in Florida in the <nil> year.

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

Education Levels of Allied Health Professions Majors in Florida

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 3,194
Associate Degree 2,835
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 1,505
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 1,505
Master’s Degree 796
Bachelor’s Degree 314
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 20
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 20
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 20

Gender Distribution

In Florida, 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 Florida is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.8%
  • Black or African American: 11.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 30.3%
  • White: 47.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.7%
  • Other Races: 7.8%
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Jobs for Allied Health Professions Grads in Florida

84,340 people in the state and 1,414,230 in the nation are employed in jobs related to allied health.

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Wages for Allied Health Professions Jobs in Florida

In this state, allied health grads earn an average of $57,960. Nationwide, they make an average of $61,540.

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

615 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
19,861 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $36,354. Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $35,351 a year.

#2

Nova Southeastern University

Fort Lauderdale
301 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
20,898 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $48,167 after earning their degree at this institution. 100% of students get financical aid. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $25,737.

150 Degrees in Major Awarded
44,002 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $31,686 after graduation. A typical student attending MDC will pay a net price of $3,732. The 3.10% student loan default rate is lower than average.

#4

Valencia College

Orlando
145 Degrees in Major Awarded
43,599 Total Students

The 2.50% student loan default rate is lower than average. 41% of the teachers are full time. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#5

Broward College

Fort Lauderdale
141 Degrees in Major Awarded
30,947 Total Students

33% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate is 1.30% which is lower than average. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $14,577.

130 Degrees in Major Awarded
19,198 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $32,884 after earning their degree at this institution. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 78% of students receive it. The student to faculty ratio is 22 to 1.

122 Degrees in Major Awarded
35% Graduation Rate
7,337 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $16,942. 50% of the teachers are full time. 100% of students get financical aid.

117 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
1,667 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $56,663 after graduation. The average student takes 4.81 years to complete their degree at AHU. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 6 to 1.

116 Degrees in Major Awarded
20,717 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $33,522 after graduation. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 87% of students receive it. The student to faculty ratio is 23 to 1.

#10

Florida State University

Tallahassee
111 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
45,130 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $47,426 a year. Of all the students who attend this school, 96% get financial aid. The student to faculty ratio is 22 to 1.

Allied Health Professions Careers in FL

Some of the careers allied health majors go into include:

Job Title FL Job Growth FL Median Salary
Physician Assistants 50% $104,420
Health Specialties Professors 33% $61,080
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers 31% $65,560
Athletic Trainers 30% $44,610
Respiratory Therapists 29% $57,660
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians 27% $40,160
Hearing Aid Specialists 25% $51,590
Radiation Therapists 24% $81,080
Health Technologists and Technicians 22% $37,650
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists 19% $65,510
Surgical Technologists 19% $43,930
Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 19% $33,620
Nuclear Medicine Technologists 19% $72,120
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians 17% $47,820
Respiratory Therapy Technicians -55% $51,600

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

Major Annual Graduates in FL
Nursing 21,209
Health/Medical Admin Services 8,048
Health Sciences & Services 4,327
Public Health 2,030
Allied Health Services 1,996
Mental & Social Health Services 1,223
Medicine 1,218
Communication Sciences 1,159

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