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Allied Health Professions in Nevada

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Allied Health Professions Schools in Nevada

In 2020-2021, 991 students earned their Allied Health degrees in NV.

In this state, Allied Health Professions is the 3rd most popular major out of a total 22 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Allied Health Professions Majors in Nevada

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 633
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 633
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 633
Associate Degree 162
Master’s Degree 92
Bachelor’s Degree 59
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 45
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 45

Gender Distribution

In Nevada, a allied health major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of allied health majors in Nevada is as follows:

  • Asian: 8.0%
  • Black or African American: 4.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 22.7%
  • White: 56.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.1%
  • Other Races: 8.9%
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Jobs for Allied Health Professions Grads in Nevada

11,110 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 Nevada

In this state, allied health grads earn an average of $70,770. Nationwide, they make an average of $61,540.

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There are 7 colleges in Nevada that offer allied health degrees. Learn about the most popular 7 below:

79 Degrees in Major Awarded
843 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $31,568 after graduation. The student loan default rate is 7.20% which is lower than average. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

68 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,687 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $76,913 after graduation. The 0.30% student loan default rate is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 95% are considered full time.

54 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
31,142 Total Students

The 4.90% student loan default rate is lower than average. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.82 years.

43 Degrees in Major Awarded
29,965 Total Students

86% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $31,766 after earning their degree at this institution. The full-time teacher rate is 100%.

30 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,249 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $33,576 a year. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $9,200. 21 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
20,722 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $44,263 after graduation. The full-time teacher rate is 98%. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $14,930.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
5% Graduation Rate
3,772 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $8,467. The student loan default rate of 8.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The full-time teacher rate is 100%.

Allied Health Professions Careers in NV

Some of the careers allied health majors go into include:

Job Title NV Job Growth NV Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 43% $63,670
Respiratory Therapists 42% $73,050
Physician Assistants 41% $119,570
Hearing Aid Specialists 38% $48,800
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers 32% $75,650
Health Technologists and Technicians 28% $42,610
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists 25% $86,490
Radiation Therapists 25% $86,620
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians 25% $66,730
Surgical Technologists 24% $58,940
Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 19% $32,160
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians 19% $44,700
Nuclear Medicine Technologists 14% $80,870
Respiratory Therapy Technicians -50% $80,150

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

Major Annual Graduates in NV
Nursing 2,015
Health Sciences & Services 432
Medicine 242
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences 210
Allied Health Services 188
Dentistry 169
Health/Medical Admin Services 123
Public Health 119

View all majors related to Allied Health Professions

View Nationwide Allied Health Professions Report

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