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Allied Health Professions Schools in Illinois

3,459 students earned Allied Health degrees in Illinois in the <nil> year.

An Allied Health Professions major is the 2nd most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Allied Health Professions Majors in Illinois

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 1,186
Associate Degree 1,096
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 523
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 523
Master’s Degree 430
Bachelor’s Degree 178
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 46
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 46
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 46

Gender Distribution

In Illinois, 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 Illinois is as follows:

  • Asian: 4.7%
  • Black or African American: 6.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 18.2%
  • White: 62.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.3%
  • Other Races: 7.9%
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Jobs for Allied Health Professions Grads in Illinois

In this state, there are 57,580 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 Illinois

Allied Health grads earn an average of $62,390 in the state and $61,540 nationwide.

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There are 12 colleges in Illinois that offer allied health degrees. Learn about the most popular 12 below:

165 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
11,266 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $16,316. The 2.40% student loan default rate is lower than average. Most students complete their degree in 4.40 years.

#2

College of DuPage

Glen Ellyn
116 Degrees in Major Awarded
20,849 Total Students

19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. In their early career, COD grads earn an average salary of $36,679. The student loan default rate of 3.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

83 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,853 Total Students

99% of the teachers are full time.

83 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,551 Total Students

In their early career, Malcolm X College grads earn an average salary of $26,742. The student to faculty ratio is 22 to 1. The student loan default rate is 3.20% which is lower than average.

#5

Rush University

Chicago
82 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,889 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $70,482 after earning their degree at this institution. 67% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 5 to 1.

#6

Triton College

River Grove
74 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,048 Total Students

In their early career, Triton College grads earn an average salary of $33,229. 28% of the teachers are full time. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

66 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,051 Total Students

67% of the teachers are full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.10%.

#8

Kaskaskia College

Centralia
57 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,282 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $6,064. In their early career, Kaskaskia College grads earn an average salary of $31,561. 81% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

55 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,213 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 27%. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. The student loan default rate is 5.40% which is lower than average.

55 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,578 Total Students

In their early career, MVCC grads earn an average salary of $33,150. 54% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $1,610.

55 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
3,426 Total Students

The average student takes 4.35 years to complete their degree at University of Saint Francis. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1.

55 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,015 Total Students

72% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The full-time teacher rate is 29%. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $39,208 a year.

Allied Health Professions Careers in IL

Some of the careers allied health majors go into include:

Job Title IL Job Growth IL Median Salary
Physician Assistants 25% $105,660
Hearing Aid Specialists 24% $40,710
Athletic Trainers 19% $42,780
Respiratory Therapists 17% $59,540
Health Specialties Professors 14% $85,020
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers 12% $76,590
Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 10% $31,480
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians 8% $55,480
Radiation Therapists 2% $85,030
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians 2% $56,780
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists 2% $74,910
Health Technologists and Technicians 2% $43,790
Nuclear Medicine Technologists 1% $83,680
Surgical Technologists 1% $47,940
Nuclear Technicians 0% $84,690
Respiratory Therapy Technicians -59% $56,360

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

Major Annual Graduates in IL
Nursing 21,938
Health/Medical Admin Services 1,726
Public Health 1,675
Medicine 1,344
Rehabilitation Professions 889
Communication Sciences 860
Allied Health Services 720
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences 663

View all majors related to Allied Health Professions

View Nationwide Allied Health Professions Report

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