Health Professions at Central Michigan University
If you are interested in studying Health Professions, you may want to check out the program at Central Michigan University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Central Michigan University is in Mount Pleasant, MI.
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Online & Distance Learning at Central Michigan University
Online coursework is an option at Central Michigan University. Of 14,488 students, 3,356 (23%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 5,044 (35%) took at least some classes online.
Health Professions Rankings at Central Michigan University
Use these rankings to compare Central Michigan University’s Health Professions program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Michigan | #17 of 92 |
| Best Value | Michigan | #37 of 90 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #95 of 465 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #173 of 434 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #756 of 3,031 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1282 of 3,004 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Michigan | #17 of 92 |
| Best Value | Michigan | #37 of 90 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #95 of 465 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #173 of 434 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #756 of 3,031 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1282 of 3,004 |
Earnings for Health Professions Graduates from Central Michigan University
Graduates of Central Michigan 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 | $52,870 |
| 2 years | $49,016 |
| 3 years | $57,647 |
| 4 years | $65,646 |
| 5 years | $68,392 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Health Professions graduates from Central Michigan University report median earnings of $65,646, compared with $61,603 for all Central Michigan University graduates — about 7% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Health Professions graduates from Central Michigan University comes in at $27,165.
Best-Paid Careers for Health Professions Graduates
Graduates of the Health Professions program at Central Michigan University pursue many career paths. Here are the best-paid careers for Health Professions majors, 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.