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Allied Health Professions Schools in Washington

754 students earned Allied Health degrees in Washington in the <nil> year.

As a degree choice, Allied Health Professions is the 4th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Allied Health Professions Majors in Washington

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 437
Master’s Degree 152
Bachelor’s Degree 72
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 55
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 55
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 35
Post-Master’s Certificate 3
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 3

Gender Distribution

In Washington, 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 Washington is as follows:

  • Asian: 9.3%
  • Black or African American: 2.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 14.3%
  • White: 63.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.4%
  • Other Races: 10.5%
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Jobs for Allied Health Professions Grads in Washington

In this state, there are 24,760 people employed in jobs related to an allied health degree, compared to 1,414,230 nationwide.

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Wages for Allied Health Professions Jobs in Washington

Allied Health grads earn an average of $69,540 in the state and $61,540 nationwide.

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

126 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
52,434 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.24 years to graduate. Graduates earn an average $59,911 after graduation. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 21 to 1.

#2

Bellevue College

Bellevue
98 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,546 Total Students

38% of students get financical aid. 36% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

72 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,890 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.30%. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 74% of students receive it.

52 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,915 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $3,799. 100% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

48 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,359 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 43% get financial aid. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $37,974 after earning their degree at this institution. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

47 Degrees in Major Awarded
576 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $34,052 after earning their degree at this institution. This private school has an average net price of $30,558. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1.

35 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,089 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.10%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. In their early career, CBC grads earn an average salary of $37,286.

#8

Heritage University

Toppenish
30 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
898 Total Students

The 2.20% student loan default rate is lower than average. 100% of students get financical aid. The average student takes 4.77 years to complete their degree at Heritage University.

27 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,643 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 3.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $33,914 after earning their degree at this institution. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1.

26 Degrees in Major Awarded
553 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 1.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $26,968. In their early career, PMI Seattle grads earn an average salary of $34,052.

Allied Health Professions Careers in WA

Some of the careers allied health majors go into include:

Job Title WA Job Growth WA Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 38% $140,010
Respiratory Therapists 34% $68,480
Physician Assistants 33% $122,710
Athletic Trainers 27% $47,290
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers 26% $89,210
Radiation Therapists 20% $99,570
Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 20% $72,850
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians 20% $53,810
Surgical Technologists 20% $57,240
Nuclear Technicians 20% $0
Health Technologists and Technicians 20% $56,290
Nuclear Medicine Technologists 18% $92,150
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists 18% $92,420
Hearing Aid Specialists 15% $0
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians 14% $56,820
Respiratory Therapy Technicians -17% $55,910

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

Major Annual Graduates in WA
Nursing 3,851
Mental & Social Health Services 748
Allied Health Services 734
Public Health 621
Health/Medical Admin Services 497
Medicine 478
Dental Support Services 427
Health Sciences & Services 394

View all majors related to Allied Health Professions

View Nationwide Allied Health Professions Report

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