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Allied Health Professions Schools in Pennsylvania

3,012 students earned Allied Health degrees in Pennsylvania in the <nil> year.

As a degree choice, Allied Health Professions is the 3rd most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Allied Health Professions Majors in Pennsylvania

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 1,438
Associate Degree 845
Bachelor’s Degree 512
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 150
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 150
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 29
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 27
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 27
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 27
Post-Master’s Certificate 11
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 11

Gender Distribution

In Pennsylvania, 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 Pennsylvania is as follows:

  • Asian: 5.0%
  • Black or African American: 4.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.0%
  • White: 77.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.6%
  • Other Races: 7.6%
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Jobs for Allied Health Professions Grads in Pennsylvania

There are 69,520 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 Pennsylvania

A typical salary for a allied health grad in the state is $55,520, compared to a typical salary of $61,540 nationwide.

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

216 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
8,270 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $58,562 after graduation. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.70%. Most students complete their degree in 4.22 years.

126 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,977 Total Students

The 3.20% student loan default rate is lower than average. This public school has an average net price of $9,220. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 29% are considered full time.

#3

Arcadia University

Glenside
100 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
3,064 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $45,490 a year. Most students complete their degree in 4.09 years. 10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

100 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
3,034 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $53,986 after earning their degree at this institution.

#5

Duquesne University

Pittsburgh
99 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
8,300 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $33,823. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.20%. The full-time teacher rate is 49%.

86 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
4,596 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.28 years to graduate. An average student at Gannon will pay a net price of $21,964. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

82 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,062 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 0.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#8

King's College

Wilkes-Barre
77 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
2,130 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $26,876. In their early career, King's College PA grads earn an average salary of $47,609. It takes the average student 4.14 years to graduate.

#8

DeSales University

Center Valley
77 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
3,101 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. This private school has an average net price of $27,678. It takes the average student 5.00 years to graduate.

#8

Chatham University

Pittsburgh
77 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
2,439 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $41,234 after earning their degree at this institution. The average student takes 4.05 years to complete their degree at Chatham.

Allied Health Professions Careers in PA

Some of the careers allied health majors go into include:

Job Title PA Job Growth PA Median Salary
Physician Assistants 31% $97,720
Respiratory Therapists 25% $56,550
Health Specialties Professors 23% $79,920
Athletic Trainers 19% $44,930
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers 17% $65,180
Health Technologists and Technicians 17% $38,710
Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 13% $31,020
Surgical Technologists 11% $44,000
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians 9% $50,780
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists 8% $65,120
Radiation Therapists 8% $80,240
Nuclear Medicine Technologists 8% $70,350
Hearing Aid Specialists 8% $52,420
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians 6% $46,410
Respiratory Therapy Technicians -16% $47,380

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

Major Annual Graduates in PA
Nursing 11,477
Rehabilitation Professions 3,183
Medicine 2,307
Health/Medical Admin Services 1,823
Health Sciences & Services 1,691
Public Health 1,486
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences 1,353
Communication Sciences 1,232

View all majors related to Allied Health Professions

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