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Allied Health Professions in Rhode Island

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Allied Health Professions Schools in Rhode Island

In 2020-2021, 239 students earned their Allied Health degrees in RI.

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

Education Levels of Allied Health Professions Majors in Rhode Island

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 96
Master’s Degree 81
Bachelor’s Degree 53
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 6
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 6
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 3
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 3
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 3

Gender Distribution

In Rhode Island, 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 Rhode Island is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.7%
  • Black or African American: 3.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.1%
  • White: 73.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 13.8%
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Jobs for Allied Health Professions Grads in Rhode Island

4,270 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 Rhode Island

In this state, allied health grads earn an average of $68,750. Nationwide, they make an average of $61,540.

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There are 6 colleges in Rhode Island that offer allied health degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

#1

Rhode Island College

Providence
50 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
7,072 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. The student loan default rate is 7.50% which is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

49 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,031 Total Students

In their early career, New England Tech grads earn an average salary of $38,892. An average student at New England Tech will pay a net price of $35,654. 91% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

47 Degrees in Major Awarded
13,684 Total Students

97% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $32,333 after earning their degree at this institution. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $6,898.

#4

Bryant University

Smithfield
44 Degrees in Major Awarded
81% Graduation Rate
3,674 Total Students

An average student at Bryant will pay a net price of $40,533. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 61%.

37 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
5,676 Total Students

99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. An average student at JWU Providence will pay a net price of $28,582. The average student takes 4.14 years to complete their degree at JWU Providence.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
4,702 Total Students

39% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate is 3.70% which is lower than average. This private institution charges an average net price of $36,054.

Allied Health Professions Careers in RI

Some of the careers allied health majors go into include:

Job Title RI Job Growth RI Median Salary
Nuclear Medicine Technologists 25% $88,880
Health Specialties Professors 19% $0
Physician Assistants 17% $93,370
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers 11% $85,910
Athletic Trainers 10% $54,360
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists 6% $77,740
Health Technologists and Technicians 5% $53,160
Respiratory Therapists 4% $69,480
Surgical Technologists 3% $50,740
Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 1% $38,190
Respiratory Therapy Technicians -50% $0

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

Major Annual Graduates in RI
Nursing 1,091
Health Sciences & Services 237
Health/Medical Admin Services 175
Public Health 172
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences 128
Medicine 120
Allied Health Services 96
Communication Sciences 95

View all majors related to Allied Health Professions

View Nationwide Allied Health Professions Report

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