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Allied Health Professions Schools in Florida

8,679 Allied Health students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

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 3,581
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 3,581
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 3,581
Associate Degree 2,531
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 1,428
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 1,428
Master’s Degree 737
Bachelor’s Degree 395
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 7
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 7
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 7

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: 10.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 26.3%
  • White: 52.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.7%
  • Other Races: 8.1%
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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
56% Graduation Rate
20,330 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 9.10%. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. The average student takes 4.04 years to complete their degree at Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale.

#2

Nova Southeastern University

Fort Lauderdale
301 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
20,888 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $25,833. In their early career, NUS Florida grads earn an average salary of $43,703. Most students complete their degree in 4.19 years.

150 Degrees in Major Awarded
46,523 Total Students

19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The 8.00% student loan default rate is lower than average. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $30,405 a year.

#4

Valencia College

Orlando
145 Degrees in Major Awarded
45,949 Total Students

80% of students get financical aid. A typical student attending Valencia College will pay a net price of $5,354. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 30% are considered full time.

#5

Broward College

Fort Lauderdale
141 Degrees in Major Awarded
33,243 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 26 to 1. 32% of the teachers are full time. This public school has an average net price of $12,351.

130 Degrees in Major Awarded
19,532 Total Students

35% of the teachers are full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $31,576 after earning their degree at this institution. This public school has an average net price of $2,949.

122 Degrees in Major Awarded
36% Graduation Rate
7,515 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $20,539. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. The 5.80% student loan default rate is lower than average.

117 Degrees in Major Awarded
34% Graduation Rate
1,802 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $25,807. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $55,486 after earning their degree at this institution. The average student takes 4.81 years to complete their degree at AHU.

116 Degrees in Major Awarded
22,344 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $3,129. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $31,497 a year. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 78% of students receive it.

#10

Florida State University

Tallahassee
111 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
43,569 Total Students

In their early career, Florida State grads earn an average salary of $45,061. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $9,946. 21 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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

View all majors related to Allied Health Professions

View Nationwide Allied Health Professions Report

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