Health Professions at Clarke University
If you plan to study Health Professions, take a look at what Clarke University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Clarke University is located in Dubuque, IA.
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Online & Distance Learning at Clarke University
Online coursework is an option at Clarke University. Among 962 students, 57 (6%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 417 (43%) took at least some classes online.
Health Professions Rankings at Clarke University
These rankings give you a sense of how Clarke University’s Health Professions program against other schools offering the same major.
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Iowa | #26 of 47 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Iowa | #36 of 50 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #186 of 276 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #209 of 289 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1742 of 3,004 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1839 of 3,031 |
Earnings for Health Professions Graduates from Clarke University
Those who finish Clarke 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 | $70,583 |
| 2 years | $71,409 |
| 3 years | $71,362 |
| 4 years | $78,043 |
| 5 years | $74,473 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Health Professions graduates from Clarke University take home a median $78,043, compared with $67,436 for all Clarke University graduates — about 16% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Health Professions graduates from Clarke University is $27,000.
Best-Paid Careers for Health Professions Graduates
Students who finish Health Professions program at Clarke University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the top-paying 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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