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 Augusta University ranks among other schools offering degrees in allied health.
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Augusta University was ranked #162 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for allied health majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #6 in Georgia.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Augusta University handed out 26 bachelor's degrees in allied health professions. This is a decrease of 13% over the previous year when 30 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 54 students received their master’s degree in allied health from Augusta University. This makes it the #71 most popular school for allied health master’s degree candidates in the country.
Allied Health majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Augusta University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $50,570 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $51,384 for all allied health students.
Allied Health majors graduating with a master's degree from Augusta University make a median salary of $98,737 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $101,254.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Augusta University, allied health students borrow a median amount of $26,500 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all allied health bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $27,000.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the allied health majors at Augusta University.
The allied health program at Augusta University awarded 26 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 15% of these degrees went to men with the other 85% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 54% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Augusta University with a bachelor's in allied health.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Of the 54 allied health students who graduated with a master's degree in 2020-2021 from Augusta University, about 15% were men and 85% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Augusta University are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 74% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Augusta University with a master's in allied health.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 40 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 464 |
| Medicine | 232 |
| Dentistry | 96 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 77 |
| Dental Support Services | 55 |
