Health Professions at Dakota Wesleyan University
If you are interested in studying Health Professions, consider the program at Dakota Wesleyan University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Dakota Wesleyan University is located in Mitchell, SD.
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Online Class Availability at Dakota Wesleyan University
Many students take online classes at Dakota Wesleyan University. Of 892 students, 120 (13%) studied exclusively online and 231 (26%) took at least some classes online.
Health Professions Rankings at Dakota Wesleyan University
Use these rankings to compare Dakota Wesleyan University’s Health Professions program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | South Dakota | #8 of 13 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | South Dakota | #11 of 12 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #182 of 276 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #239 of 289 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1723 of 3,004 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #2044 of 3,031 |
Earnings for Health Professions Graduates from Dakota Wesleyan University
Students who complete Dakota Wesleyan 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 | $60,155 |
| 2 years | $56,558 |
| 3 years | $59,806 |
| 4 years | $66,722 |
| 5 years | $73,370 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Health Professions graduates from Dakota Wesleyan University earn a median of $66,722, compared with $62,973 for all Dakota Wesleyan University graduates — about 6% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Health Professions graduates from Dakota Wesleyan University comes in at $31,000.
Top-Paying Careers for Health Professions Graduates
Graduates of the Health Professions program at Dakota Wesleyan University work across a variety of fields. Below are the highest-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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