by our College Data Analytics Team
[Allied Health Professions](/majors/health-care-professions/allied-health-professions/) graduates earn very different salaries depending on where they study. A top-earning program sends graduates into careers with strong starting pay.
To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 17 schools on the early-career earnings of their allied health professions graduates.
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Below are the schools whose allied health professions graduates go on to earn the most.
For graduate earnings in allied health professions, no school beat Baltimore City Community College this year. Set in the city of Baltimore, Baltimore City Community College is a public institution. Early-career allied health professions graduates from Baltimore City Community College make a median of around $79,182 per year.
Prince Georges Community College came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying allied health professions schools. Set in the suburb of Largo, Prince Georges Community College is a public institution. Students who complete the allied health professions program here go on to a median salary of roughly $87,425.
Strong graduate earnings at Howard Community College earned it the #3 place for allied health professions. Howard Community College is a public school located in the city of Columbia. After graduating, allied health professions degree recipients from Howard Community College typically earn about $76,865 annually.
Montgomery College came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying allied health professions schools. Set in the city of Rockville, Montgomery College is a public institution. Students who complete the allied health professions program here go on to a median salary of roughly $74,218.
A rank of #5 makes The Community College Of Baltimore County one of the highest-paying schools for allied health professions. Located in the suburb of Baltimore, The Community College Of Baltimore County is a public institution. After graduating, allied health professions degree recipients from The Community College Of Baltimore County typically earn about $88,692 annually.
Wor Wic Community College ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying allied health professions schools. Located in the rural area of Salisbury, Wor Wic Community College is a public institution. Early-career allied health professions graduates from Wor Wic Community College make a median of around $68,071 per year.
Towson University landed the #7 spot for allied health professions salaries this year. Located in the city of Towson, Towson University is a public institution. Students who complete the allied health professions program here go on to a median salary of roughly $149,015.
Salisbury University came in at #8 for allied health professions graduate earnings this year. Salisbury University is a public school located in the suburb of Salisbury. Allied Health Professions graduates of Salisbury University earn a median of about $76,348 a year early in their careers.
University Of Maryland Eastern Shore landed the #9 spot for allied health professions salaries this year. Located in the town of Princess Anne, University Of Maryland Eastern Shore is a public institution. Early-career allied health professions graduates from University Of Maryland Eastern Shore make a median of around $127,619 per year.
Anne Arundel Community College placed #10 among the highest-paying schools for allied health professions. Set in the suburb of Arnold, Anne Arundel Community College is a public institution. Early-career allied health professions graduates from Anne Arundel Community College make a median of around $58,282 per year.
Institute Of Health Sciences placed #11 among the highest-paying schools for allied health professions. Located in the suburb of Hunt Valley, Institute Of Health Sciences is a private for-profit institution. Allied Health Professions graduates of Institute Of Health Sciences earn a median of about $71,224 a year early in their careers.
Frederick Community College ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying allied health professions schools. Frederick Community College is a public school located in the city of Frederick. Allied Health Professions graduates of Frederick Community College earn a median of about $61,163 a year early in their careers.
Chesapeake College ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying allied health professions schools. Chesapeake College is a public school located in the rural area of Wye Mills. Allied Health Professions graduates of Chesapeake College earn a median of about $55,483 a year early in their careers.
University Of Maryland Baltimore earned the #14 position for allied health professions graduate earnings this year. Set in the city of Baltimore, University Of Maryland Baltimore is a public institution. Allied Health Professions graduates of University Of Maryland Baltimore earn a median of about $117,925 a year early in their careers.
Hagerstown Community College ranked #15 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying allied health professions schools. Set in the suburb of Hagerstown, Hagerstown Community College is a public institution. After graduating, allied health professions degree recipients from Hagerstown Community College typically earn about $58,591 annually.
Fortis College Landover landed the #16 spot for allied health professions salaries this year. Set in the suburb of Landover, Fortis College Landover is a private for-profit institution. After graduating, allied health professions degree recipients from Fortis College Landover typically earn about $54,855 annually.
Allegany College Of Maryland landed the #17 spot for allied health professions salaries this year. Set in the town of Cumberland, Allegany College Of Maryland is a public institution. After graduating, allied health professions degree recipients from Allegany College Of Maryland typically earn about $51,732 annually.
The ranking above is published by College Factual, 2026 edition. The methodology measures the salaries allied health professions graduates go on to earn early in their careers, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard field-of-study earnings and IPEDS).
Ranking method: College Major Earnings · 17 schools evaluated.
*Salary figures reflect median early-career earnings (about 5 years after graduation) and may vary by how long a person takes to complete their degree.
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