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Allied Health Professions in Maryland

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Allied Health Professions Schools in Maryland

In <nil>, 839 students earned their Allied Health degrees in MD.

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

Education Levels of Allied Health Professions Majors in Maryland

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 415
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 218
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 218
Master’s Degree 116
Bachelor’s Degree 62
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 23
Post-Master’s Certificate 5
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 5

Gender Distribution

In Maryland, 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 Maryland is as follows:

  • Asian: 10.0%
  • Black or African American: 20.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.3%
  • White: 52.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.5%
  • Other Races: 7.4%
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Jobs for Allied Health Professions Grads in Maryland

In this state, there are 22,950 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 Maryland

A typical salary for a allied health grad in the state is $61,440, compared to a typical salary of $61,540 nationwide.

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

57 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,244 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 40% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 7 to 1. In their early career, UMB grads earn an average salary of $74,873.

51 Degrees in Major Awarded
16,126 Total Students

In their early career, CCBC grads earn an average salary of $33,166. A typical student attending CCBC will pay a net price of $7,673. The full-time teacher rate is 31%.

46 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,577 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.60%. 78% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $14,228.

45 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
20,856 Total Students

83% of students get financical aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.38 years. A typical student attending Towson will pay a net price of $12,621.

40 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,630 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 24%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 42% of students receive it.

40 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,389 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 59% of students receive it. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.30%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

38 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,533 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $6,806. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 75% of students receive it. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 33% are considered full time.

34 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,080 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 2.00% which is lower than average. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $10,794. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1.

32 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
4,452 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $42,577 after graduation. The student loan default rate of 2.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 95% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#10

Chesapeake College

Wye Mills
31 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,738 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 73% get financial aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 35% are considered full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $4,373.

Allied Health Professions Careers in MD

Some of the careers allied health majors go into include:

Job Title MD Job Growth MD Median Salary
Physician Assistants 22% $106,940
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists 21% $74,540
Health Technologists and Technicians 18% $41,140
Nuclear Medicine Technologists 17% $80,860
Surgical Technologists 16% $55,110
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers 15% $75,620
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians 13% $60,530
Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 13% $44,680
Radiation Therapists 13% $89,710
Respiratory Therapists 10% $68,700
Respiratory Therapy Technicians 8% $61,950
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians 4% $53,710
Hearing Aid Specialists 0% $37,910

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

Major Annual Graduates in MD
Nursing 4,104
Public Health 1,786
Health/Medical Admin Services 1,108
Mental & Social Health Services 461
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences 440
Rehabilitation Professions 353
Communication Sciences 296
Medicine 270

View all majors related to Allied Health Professions

View Nationwide Allied Health Professions Report

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