Health Professions at Augustana University
If you are interested in studying Health Professions, you may want to check out the program at Augustana University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Augustana University is located in Sioux Falls, SD.
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Studying Online at Augustana University
Distance learning is available at Augustana University. Of 2,390 students, 106 (4%) studied exclusively online and 956 (40%) took at least some classes online.
Health Professions Rankings at Augustana University
Rankings can help you compare Augustana University’s Health Professions program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | South Dakota | #5 of 12 |
| Best Value | South Dakota | #13 of 13 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #94 of 289 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #238 of 276 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1054 of 3,031 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #2164 of 3,004 |
Earnings for Health Professions Graduates from Augustana University
Students who complete Augustana University’s Health Professions program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $60,050 |
| 2 years | $57,724 |
| 3 years | $60,403 |
| 4 years | $69,254 |
| 5 years | $76,246 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Health Professions graduates from Augustana University take home a median $69,254, compared with $52,660 for all Augustana University graduates — about 32% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Health Professions graduates from Augustana University stands at $27,000.
Highest-Paying Careers for Health Professions Graduates
Students who finish Health Professions program at Augustana University pursue many career paths. Here are the best-paid careers for Health Professions graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Dentists, General | $157,602 |
| Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians | $155,908 |
| Cytotechnologists | $155,812 |
| Cytogenetic Technologists | $155,361 |
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | $153,940 |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technologists | $153,819 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $147,651 |
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other | $138,809 |
| Naturopathic Physicians | $138,086 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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