Health Professions at California Lutheran University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Health Professions, take a look at what California Lutheran University. Get started with the following essential facts.
California Lutheran University sits in Thousand Oaks, CA.
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Online & Distance Learning at California Lutheran University
Online coursework is an option at California Lutheran University. Of 3,351 students, 225 (7%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 281 (8%) took at least some classes online.
Health Professions Rankings at California Lutheran University
Rankings can help you compare California Lutheran University’s Health Professions program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #23 of 317 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #27 of 451 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #74 of 3,031 |
| Best Value | California | #165 of 302 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #253 of 428 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #2241 of 3,004 |
Earnings for Health Professions Graduates from California Lutheran University
Those who finish California Lutheran 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 | $42,942 |
| 2 years | $36,852 |
| 3 years | $48,872 |
| 4 years | $53,045 |
| 5 years | $63,049 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Health Professions graduates from California Lutheran University take home a median $53,045, compared with $61,844 for all California Lutheran University graduates — about 14% lower than the school-wide median.
Best-Paid Careers for Health Professions Graduates
Graduates of the Health Professions program at California Lutheran University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks 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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