Below are the key facts about this program at COD. Degrees are awarded at the Associate’s, Undergraduate Certificate, Certificate levels. It ranks as high as #5 out of 28 schools (Associate’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates COD among the top schools in the country for allied health professions, ranked #260 out of 1,080 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Allied Health Professions Schools | 260 of 1,080 |
| Best Allied Health Professions Schools in Illinois | 10 of 38 |
| Best Allied Health Professions Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 32 of 157 |
Here is each degree level granted in allied health professions at COD, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Associate’s | 101 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 85 |
| Certificate | 189 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, College of DuPage awarded 101 associate’s degrees in allied health professions.
COD is among the very best schools in the country for allied health professions at the associate’s level. Specifically, it ranked #5 out of 28 schools by College Factual.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,850 | $11,850 |
| Fees | $900 | $900 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 33% of allied health professions associate’s degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The majority of allied health professions associate’s degree graduates at COD were White. About 46% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from College of DuPage with a associate’s in allied health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 14 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 29 |
| White | 46 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 6 |
COD awarded 27 associate’s completions in radiologic technology/science - radiographer in the latest year of data — 74% to women and 26% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Hispanic or Latino (37%).
COD granted 21 associate’s completions in surgical technology/technologist in the latest year of data — 86% to women and 14% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (38%).
COD conferred 19 associate’s completions in respiratory care therapy/therapist in the latest year of data — 74% to women and 26% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (47%).
COD granted 18 associate’s completions in emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic) in the latest year of data — 11% to women and 89% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (67%).
COD conferred 16 associate’s degrees in diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician in the most recent reporting year — 88% to women and 12% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (44%).
During the most recent reporting year, College of DuPage handed out 85 undergraduate certificate degrees in allied health professions.
COD has not been ranked for allied health professions at the undergraduate certificate level.
For the most recent academic year available, 60% of allied health professions undergraduate certificate degrees went to men and 40% went to women.
The majority of allied health professions undergraduate certificate degree graduates at COD were White. Approximately 65% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from College of DuPage with a undergraduate certificate in allied health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15 |
| White | 55 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 8 |
COD granted 54 undergraduate certificate completions in emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic) in the latest year of data — 20% to women and 80% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (69%).
COD conferred 12 undergraduate certificate completions in medical radiologic technology/science - radiation therapist in the most recent reporting year — 75% to women and 25% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (50%).
COD awarded 11 undergraduate certificate completions in surgical technology/technologist in the most recent reporting year — 82% to women and 18% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (64%).
COD conferred 7 undergraduate certificate completions in nuclear medical technology/technologist in the latest year of data — 57% to women and 43% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (57%).
COD granted 1 undergraduate certificate degree in diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician in the latest year of data — 100% to women and 0% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (100%).
In the most recent year for which we have data, College of DuPage conferred 189 certificate degrees in allied health professions.
COD is not currently ranked for allied health professions at the certificate level.
For the most recent academic year available, 62% of allied health professions certificate degrees went to men and 38% went to women.
The majority of allied health professions certificate degree graduates at COD are White. Roughly 62% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from College of DuPage with a certificate in allied health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 25 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 27 |
| White | 117 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 16 |
COD granted 174 certificate completions in emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic) in the most recent reporting year — 33% to women and 67% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (64%).
COD awarded 10 certificate degrees in medical radiologic technology/science - radiation therapist recently — 100% to women and 0% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Hispanic or Latino (50%).
COD conferred 3 certificate degrees in magnetic resonance imaging (mri) technology/technician in the most recent reporting year — 67% to women and 33% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Asian (33%).
COD awarded 2 certificate degrees in electrocardiograph technology/technician in the most recent reporting year — 100% to women and 0% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (100%).
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