by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how USA ranks among other schools offering degrees in allied health.
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The bachelor's program at USA was ranked #218 on College Factual's Best Schools for allied health list. It is also ranked #4 in Alabama.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of South Alabama handed out 44 bachelor's degrees in allied health professions. This is a decrease of 17% over the previous year when 53 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 40 students received their master’s degree in allied health from USA. This makes it the #121 most popular school for allied health master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of allied health students who receive their bachelor's degree at USA is $59,611. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $60,597 for all allied health students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at USA, allied health students borrow a median amount of $35,783 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $23,519 for all allied health majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the allied health program at USA is $382 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at USA was $748 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $374 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,976 | $17,952 |
| Fees | $700 | $700 |
| Books and Supplies | $2,020 | $2,020 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $8,830 | $8,830 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,283 | $5,283 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 44 allied health majors earned their bachelor's degree from USA. Of these graduates, 30% were men and 70% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 66% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of South Alabama with a bachelor's in allied health.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 29 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Online degrees for the USA allied health bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the USA Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's allied health program at USA make a median salary of $117,532. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all allied health graduates with a master's is $111,759.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 39 students earned a master's degree in allied health from USA. About 79% of these graduates were women and the other 21% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 87% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of South Alabama with a master's in allied health.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 34 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the allied health majors at University of South Alabama.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 1,361 |
| Health/Medical Prep Programs | 99 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 76 |
| Medicine | 75 |
| Communication Sciences | 69 |
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