Health Professions at Briar Cliff University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Health Professions, consider the program at Briar Cliff University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Briar Cliff University is in Sioux City, IA.
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Online Class Availability at Briar Cliff University
Many students take online classes at Briar Cliff University. Of 947 students, 174 (18%) studied exclusively online and 109 (12%) took at least some classes online.
Health Professions Rankings at Briar Cliff University
These rankings give you a sense of how Briar Cliff University’s Health Professions program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Iowa | #28 of 50 |
| Best Value | Iowa | #31 of 47 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #159 of 289 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #200 of 276 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1571 of 3,031 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1892 of 3,004 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Iowa | #28 of 50 |
| Best Value | Iowa | #31 of 47 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #159 of 289 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #200 of 276 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1571 of 3,031 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1892 of 3,004 |
Earnings for Health Professions Graduates from Briar Cliff University
Students who complete Briar Cliff University’s Health Professions program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $57,196 |
| 2 years | $57,657 |
| 3 years | $59,664 |
| 4 years | $62,220 |
| 5 years | $70,850 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Health Professions graduates from Briar Cliff University report median earnings of $62,220, compared with $60,748 for all Briar Cliff University graduates — about 2% higher than the school-wide median.
Best-Paid Careers for Health Professions Graduates
Graduates of the Health Professions program at Briar Cliff University work across a variety of fields. Below are the highest-paying 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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