Health Professions at Columbus State University
If you are interested in studying Health Professions, take a look at what Columbus State University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Columbus State University is located in Columbus, GA.
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Online & Distance Learning at Columbus State University
Online coursework is an option at Columbus State University. Among 7,913 students, 2,575 (33%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,296 (42%) took at least some classes online.
Health Professions Rankings at Columbus State University
These rankings give you a sense of how Columbus State University’s Health Professions program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Georgia | #37 of 83 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Georgia | #42 of 78 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #313 of 799 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #397 of 728 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1082 of 3,004 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1789 of 3,031 |
Earnings for Health Professions Graduates from Columbus State University
Students who complete Columbus State 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 | $62,123 |
| 2 years | $48,802 |
| 3 years | $53,320 |
| 4 years | $59,047 |
| 5 years | $72,136 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Health Professions graduates from Columbus State University take home a median $59,047, compared with $52,011 for all Columbus State University graduates — about 14% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Health Professions graduates from Columbus State University comes in at $29,744.
Highest-Paying Careers for Health Professions Graduates
Students who finish Health Professions program at Columbus State University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks 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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