Health Professions at Cornell University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Health Professions, consider the program at Cornell University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Cornell University sits in Ithaca, NY.
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Studying Online at Cornell University
Many students take online classes at Cornell University. Among 26,793 students, 527 (2%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,572 (6%) took at least some classes online.
Health Professions Rankings at Cornell University
These rankings give you a sense of how Cornell University’s Health Professions program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #1 of 493 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New York | #1 of 198 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #2 of 3,031 |
| Best Value | New York | #151 of 183 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #396 of 468 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #2671 of 3,004 |
Earnings for Health Professions Graduates from Cornell University
Those who finish Cornell University’s Health Professions program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $75,859 |
| 2 years | $77,213 |
| 3 years | $85,726 |
| 4 years | $97,847 |
| 5 years | $136,894 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Health Professions graduates from Cornell University report median earnings of $97,847, compared with $118,994 for all Cornell University graduates — about 18% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Health Professions graduates from Cornell University comes in at $12,133.
Highest-Paying Careers for Health Professions Graduates
Those who complete Health Professions program at Cornell University pursue many career paths. Below are the highest-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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