by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at A-B Tech. You can study it at the Associate’s, Certificate levels. It ranks as high as #25 out of 30 schools (Associate’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks A-B Tech as a strong choice for allied health professions, ranked #775 out of 1,080 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Allied Health Professions Schools | 775 of 1,080 |
| Best Allied Health Professions Schools in North Carolina | 39 of 44 |
| Best Allied Health Professions Schools in the Southeast Region | 201 of 311 |
Here is each degree level offered in allied health professions at A-B Tech, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Associate’s | 51 |
| Certificate | 25 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College conferred 51 associate’s degrees in allied health professions.
A-B Tech is a solid choice among schools offering allied health professions at the associate’s level. Its best result was #25 out of 30 schools by College Factual.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $2,432 | $8,576 |
| Fees | $450 | $450 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 20% of allied health professions associate’s degrees went to men and 80% went to women.
The largest share of allied health professions associate’s degree graduates at A-B Tech are White. Approximately 75% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College with a associate’s in allied health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 38 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
A-B Tech awarded 19 associate’s degrees in radiologic technology/science - radiographer recently — 95% to women and 5% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (58%).
A-B Tech awarded 10 associate’s completions in emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic) in the latest year of data — 60% to women and 40% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (90%).
A-B Tech awarded 9 associate’s completions in diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician in the latest year of data — 100% to women and 0% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (89%).
A-B Tech conferred 7 associate’s degrees in allied health diagnostic, intervention, and treatment professions, other in the latest year of data — 43% to women and 57% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (71%).
A-B Tech awarded 6 associate’s degrees in surgical technology/technologist recently — 83% to women and 17% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (83%).
During the most recent reporting year, Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College awarded 25 certificate degrees in allied health professions.
A-B Tech is not currently ranked for allied health professions at the certificate level.
In the most recent graduating class, 40% of allied health professions certificate degrees went to men and 60% went to women.
The majority of allied health professions certificate degree graduates at A-B Tech were White. About 80% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College with a certificate in allied health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
A-B Tech granted 25 certificate completions in emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic) in the latest year of data — 60% to women and 40% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (80%).
More about our data sources and methodologies.