Health Professions at Columbia Southern University
If you are interested in studying Health Professions, take a look at what Columbia Southern University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Columbia Southern University is in Orange Beach, AL.
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Online & Distance Learning at Columbia Southern University
Columbia Southern University operates as a distance-education institution, so Health Professions coursework can be completed remotely.
Health Professions Rankings at Columbia Southern University
Rankings can help you compare Columbia Southern University’s Health Professions program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Alabama | #15 of 42 |
| Best Value | Alabama | #28 of 49 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #217 of 728 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #373 of 799 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1274 of 3,004 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1281 of 3,031 |
Earnings for Health Professions Graduates from Columbia Southern University
Those who finish Columbia Southern 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 | $38,899 |
| 2 years | $40,360 |
| 3 years | $40,358 |
| 4 years | $47,704 |
| 5 years | $57,470 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Health Professions graduates from Columbia Southern University report median earnings of $47,704, compared with $66,570 for all Columbia Southern University graduates — about 28% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Health Professions graduates from Columbia Southern University comes in at $29,469.
Top-Paying Careers for Health Professions Graduates
Graduates of the Health Professions program at Columbia Southern University pursue many career paths. Below are the top-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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