by our College Data Analytics Team
[Allied Health Professions](/majors/health-care-professions/allied-health-professions/) programs reward a close look at where graduates go on to earn the most. A top-earning program sends graduates into careers with strong starting pay.
For its 2026 highest-paid-graduates ranking, College Factual looked at 11 schools to find where allied health professions graduates earn the most.
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If you want to know which schools send allied health professions graduates into the highest-paying careers, see the list below.
For graduate earnings in allied health professions, no school beat Washburn Institute Of Technology this year. Located in the city of Topeka, Washburn Institute Of Technology is a public institution. Allied Health Professions graduates of Washburn Institute Of Technology earn a median of about $67,914 a year early in their careers.
A rank of #2 makes Washburn University one of the highest-paying schools for allied health professions. Located in the city of Topeka, Washburn University is a public institution. Allied Health Professions graduates of Washburn University earn a median of about $66,323 a year early in their careers.
A rank of #3 makes Kansas City Kansas Community College one of the highest-paying schools for allied health professions. Kansas City Kansas Community College is a public school located in the city of Kansas City. Early-career allied health professions graduates from Kansas City Kansas Community College make a median of around $61,213 per year.
Strong graduate earnings at Wichita State University earned it the #4 place for allied health professions. Located in the city of Wichita, Wichita State University is a public institution. Students who complete the allied health professions program here go on to a median salary of roughly $128,612.
Strong graduate earnings at Johnson County Community College earned it the #5 place for allied health professions. Set in the city of Overland Park, Johnson County Community College is a public institution. Allied Health Professions graduates of Johnson County Community College earn a median of about $57,409 a year early in their careers.
Hutchinson Community College ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying allied health professions schools. Set in the town of Hutchinson, Hutchinson Community College is a public institution. Students who complete the allied health professions program here go on to a median salary of roughly $59,022.
Newman University came in at #7 for allied health professions graduate earnings this year. Newman University is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Wichita. After graduating, allied health professions degree recipients from Newman University typically earn about $61,279 annually.
Labette Community College landed the #8 spot for allied health professions salaries this year. Labette Community College is a public school located in the town of Parsons. Students who complete the allied health professions program here go on to a median salary of roughly $53,696.
Seward County Community College And Area Technical School came in at #9 for allied health professions graduate earnings this year. Located in the town of Liberal, Seward County Community College And Area Technical School is a public institution. Early-career allied health professions graduates from Seward County Community College And Area Technical School make a median of around $53,375 per year.
Fort Hays State University ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying allied health professions schools. Fort Hays State University is a public school located in the town of Hays. Early-career allied health professions graduates from Fort Hays State University make a median of around $52,989 per year.
University Of Kansas placed #11 among the highest-paying schools for allied health professions. University Of Kansas is a public school located in the city of Lawrence. After graduating, allied health professions degree recipients from University Of Kansas typically earn about $64,111 annually.
This list is compiled 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 · 11 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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