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Allied Health Professions in Pennsylvania

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Allied Health Professions Schools in Pennsylvania

In 2020-2021, 3,088 students earned their Allied Health degrees in PA.

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 1,308
Associate Degree 919
Bachelor’s Degree 541
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 226
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 226
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 58
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 58
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 58
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 26
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 26
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 26
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 10
Post-Master’s Certificate 10

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: 4.3%
  • Black or African American: 4.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.5%
  • White: 76.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.8%
  • Other Races: 8.3%
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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
64% Graduation Rate
8,286 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $56,267 after graduation. This private institution charges an average net price of $26,569. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.10%.

126 Degrees in Major Awarded
13,217 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $30,282 after earning their degree at this institution. 23% of the teachers are full time. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#3

Arcadia University

Glenside
100 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
3,300 Total Students

An average student at Arcadia will pay a net price of $28,574. The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.09 years.

100 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
2,769 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $29,962. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

#5

Duquesne University

Pittsburgh
99 Degrees in Major Awarded
78% Graduation Rate
8,830 Total Students

13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $31,383. The 2.30% student loan default rate is lower than average.

86 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
4,251 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $44,904 after graduation. The full-time teacher rate is 60%. Of all the students who attend this school, 97% get financial aid.

82 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,133 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.20%.

#8

King's College

Wilkes-Barre
77 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
2,320 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. In their early career, King's College PA grads earn an average salary of $45,732. The 5.30% student loan default rate is lower than average.

#8

DeSales University

Center Valley
77 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
3,302 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $49,374 after graduation. It takes the average student 5.00 years to graduate. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $29,547.

#8

Chatham University

Pittsburgh
77 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
2,353 Total Students

10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $27,830. 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

View Nationwide Allied Health Professions Report

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