Health Professions at Central Washington University
If you are interested in studying Health Professions, you may want to check out the program at Central Washington University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Central Washington University sits in Ellensburg, WA.
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Online Class Availability at Central Washington University
Online coursework is an option at Central Washington University. Among 10,811 students, 2,377 (22%) studied exclusively online and 3,856 (36%) took at least some classes online.
Health Professions Rankings at Central Washington University
Use these rankings to compare Central Washington University’s Health Professions program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Washington | #7 of 58 |
| Best Value | Washington | #37 of 57 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #46 of 451 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #137 of 3,031 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #184 of 428 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #996 of 3,004 |
Earnings for Health Professions Graduates from Central Washington University
Students who complete Central Washington 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 | $40,584 |
| 2 years | $44,915 |
| 3 years | $41,970 |
| 4 years | $43,363 |
| 5 years | $75,394 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Health Professions graduates from Central Washington University report median earnings of $43,363, compared with $54,307 for all Central Washington University graduates — about 20% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Health Professions graduates from Central Washington University is $20,326.
Top-Paying Careers for Health Professions Graduates
Graduates of the Health Professions program at Central Washington University go on to a range of careers. 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
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