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Allied Health Professions Schools in Kentucky

1,352 Allied Health students earned their degrees in the state in <nil>.

In this state, Allied Health Professions is the 2nd most popular major out of a total 24 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Allied Health Professions Majors in Kentucky

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 535
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 381
Master’s Degree 191
Bachelor’s Degree 124
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 114
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 114
Post-Master’s Certificate 7
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 7

Gender Distribution

In Kentucky, 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 Kentucky is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.5%
  • Black or African American: 5.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.4%
  • White: 79.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.5%
  • Other Races: 8.4%
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Jobs for Allied Health Professions Grads in Kentucky

There are 20,570 people in the state and 1,414,230 people in the nation working in allied health jobs.

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Wages for Allied Health Professions Jobs in Kentucky

Allied Health grads earn an average of $51,780 in the state and $61,540 nationwide.

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

76 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
8,982 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $34,730 after graduation. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. The student loan default rate of 2.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#2

Sullivan University

Louisville
71 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,541 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $30,922 after earning their degree at this institution. The student loan default rate is 2.80% which is lower than average. This private school has an average net price of $23,171.

62 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
30,390 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. 94% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The 1.60% student loan default rate is lower than average.

59 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,750 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $29,293 after earning their degree at this institution. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 99% are considered full time.

58 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,811 Total Students

92% of students get financical aid. The student loan default rate is 3.90% which is lower than average. 23 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#6

Northern Kentucky University

Highland Heights
56 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
15,979 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.56 years. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. 97% of the teachers are full time.

50 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,239 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 99% are considered full time. The student loan default rate of 3.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Of all the students who attend this school, 97% get financial aid.

49 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
13,984 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.90%. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. In their early career, Eastern grads earn an average salary of $37,199.

37 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,869 Total Students

98% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate of 4.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. A typical student attending West Kentucky Community and Technical College will pay a net price of $5,698.

37 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,014 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 3.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Graduates earn an average $25,614 after graduation. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

Allied Health Professions Careers in KY

Some of the careers allied health majors go into include:

Job Title KY Job Growth KY Median Salary
Physician Assistants 33% $94,080
Hearing Aid Specialists 25% $64,460
Health Specialties Professors 23% $59,220
Respiratory Therapists 23% $49,480
Athletic Trainers 20% $46,210
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers 19% $64,140
Health Technologists and Technicians 16% $45,510
Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 10% $30,270
Surgical Technologists 9% $43,690
Radiation Therapists 9% $82,920
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists 8% $69,400
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians 7% $46,860
Nuclear Medicine Technologists 7% $69,110
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians 0% $43,670
Respiratory Therapy Technicians -56% $40,480

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

Major Annual Graduates in KY
Nursing 6,395
Health/Medical Admin Services 482
Rehabilitation Professions 479
Medicine 430
Health Sciences & Services 385
Public Health 371
Communication Sciences 321
Allied Health Services 247

View all majors related to Allied Health Professions

View Nationwide Allied Health Professions Report

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