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Allied Health Professions Schools in Utah

1,060 Allied Health students earned their degrees in the state in <nil>.

In this state, Allied Health Professions is the 5th most popular major out of a total 23 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Allied Health Professions Majors in Utah

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 267
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 222
Bachelor’s Degree 199
Master’s Degree 197
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 158
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 158
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 17
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 17
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 17

Gender Distribution

In Utah, 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 Utah is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.1%
  • Black or African American: 0.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.7%
  • White: 79.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.1%
  • Other Races: 8.0%
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Jobs for Allied Health Professions Grads in Utah

10,980 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 Utah

Allied Health grads earn an average of $57,040 in the state and $61,540 nationwide.

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There are 9 colleges in Utah that offer allied health degrees. Learn about the most popular 9 below:

380 Degrees in Major Awarded
34% Graduation Rate
29,774 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 1.00% which is lower than average. It takes the average student 4.93 years to graduate. Graduates earn an average $43,734 after graduation.

77 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,265 Total Students

82% of the teachers are full time.

#3

University of Utah

Salt Lake City
73 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
34,464 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 98%. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.80%.

#4

Dixie State University

Saint George
42 Degrees in Major Awarded
21% Graduation Rate
12,266 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.59 years to graduate. 88% of students get financical aid. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $34,797 a year.

#5

Salt Lake Community College

Salt Lake City
25 Degrees in Major Awarded
27,225 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. The 3.30% student loan default rate is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 24% are considered full time.

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
78% Graduation Rate
34,811 Total Students

71% of the teachers are full time. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $13,522. 21 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
29% Graduation Rate
41,262 Total Students

46% of the teachers are full time. The average student takes 4.79 years to complete their degree at UVU. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 73% of students receive it.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
27,426 Total Students

The average student takes 4.66 years to complete their degree at USU. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $13,233. The full-time teacher rate is 97%.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
13,611 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.50 years. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $39,316 after earning their degree at this institution. The student to faculty ratio is 23 to 1.

Allied Health Professions Careers in UT

Some of the careers allied health majors go into include:

Job Title UT Job Growth UT Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 64% $114,560
Physician Assistants 55% $99,710
Respiratory Therapists 53% $60,790
Health Technologists and Technicians 46% $38,490
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers 46% $76,730
Athletic Trainers 45% $43,980
Nuclear Medicine Technologists 39% $74,790
Radiation Therapists 39% $82,580
Surgical Technologists 39% $41,540
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians 38% $0
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists 33% $68,790
Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 30% $30,550
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians 24% $49,270
Hearing Aid Specialists 22% $53,350

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

Major Annual Graduates in UT
Nursing 17,535
Health/Medical Admin Services 3,320
Bioethics/Medical Ethics 1,542
Communication Sciences 647
Public Health 561
Health Sciences & Services 421
Rehabilitation Professions 297
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science 255

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