by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Polk State. You can study it at the Associate’s, Undergraduate Certificate, Certificate levels. Its best result is a rank of #16 out of 41 schools (Associate’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Polk State highly for allied health professions, coming in at #489 out of 1,080 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Allied Health Professions Schools | 489 of 1,080 |
| Best Allied Health Professions Schools in Florida | 22 of 55 |
| Best Allied Health Professions Schools in the Southeast Region | 103 of 311 |
The table below lists every degree level available for allied health professions at Polk State, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Associate’s | 48 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 24 |
| Certificate | 15 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Polk State College conferred 48 associate’s degrees in allied health professions.
Polk State ranks competitively among schools offering allied health professions at the associate’s level. Its best result was #16 out of 41 schools by College Factual.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $2,483 | $7,947 |
| Fees | $707 | $1,871 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 12% of allied health professions associate’s degrees went to men and 88% went to women.
The majority of allied health professions associate’s degree graduates at Polk State are Hispanic or Latino. About 42% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Polk State College with a associate’s in allied health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Polk State conferred 17 associate’s completions in radiologic technology/science - radiographer in the latest year of data — 82% to women and 18% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Hispanic or Latino (41%).
Polk State granted 10 associate’s degrees in diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician in the latest year of data — 100% to women and 0% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Hispanic or Latino (70%).
Polk State granted 10 associate’s completions in respiratory care therapy/therapist in the most recent reporting year — 90% to women and 10% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Black or African American (50%).
Polk State granted 8 associate’s degrees in cardiovascular technology/technologist in the latest year of data — 88% to women and 12% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Hispanic or Latino (38%).
Polk State awarded 3 associate’s degrees in emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic) recently — 67% to women and 33% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Black or African American (33%).
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Polk State College handed out 24 undergraduate certificate degrees in allied health professions.
Polk State has not been ranked for allied health professions at the undergraduate certificate level.
For the most recent academic year available, 71% of allied health professions undergraduate certificate degrees went to men and 29% went to women.
The largest share of allied health professions undergraduate certificate degree graduates at Polk State are White. About 58% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Polk State College with a undergraduate certificate in allied health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Polk State awarded 24 undergraduate certificate degrees in emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic) recently — 29% to women and 71% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (58%).
In the most recent year for which we have data, Polk State College handed out 15 certificate degrees in allied health professions.
Polk State is not yet ranked for allied health professions at the certificate level.
For the most recent academic year available, 67% of allied health professions certificate degrees went to men and 33% went to women.
The majority of allied health professions certificate degree graduates at Polk State were White. About 60% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Polk State College with a certificate in allied health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Polk State conferred 15 certificate completions in emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic) in the most recent reporting year — 33% to women and 67% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (60%).
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