Health Professions at Bluefield University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Health Professions, take a look at what Bluefield University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Bluefield University is located in Bluefield, VA.
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Studying Online at Bluefield University
Many students take online classes at Bluefield University. Among 959 students, 390 (41%) studied exclusively online and 466 (49%) took at least some classes online.
Health Professions Rankings at Bluefield University
These rankings give you a sense of how Bluefield University’s Health Professions program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #241 of 728 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #562 of 799 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1348 of 3,031 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1940 of 3,004 |
Earnings for Health Professions Graduates from Bluefield University
Graduates of Bluefield University’s Health Professions program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $62,939 |
| 2 years | $57,318 |
| 3 years | $72,623 |
| 4 years | $71,013 |
| 5 years | $84,158 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Health Professions graduates from Bluefield University earn a median of $71,013, compared with $50,554 for all Bluefield University graduates — about 40% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Health Professions graduates from Bluefield University is $22,442.
Best-Paid Careers for Health Professions Graduates
Graduates of the Health Professions program at Bluefield University go on to a range of careers. 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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