Health Professions at Drexel University
If you are interested in studying Health Professions, you may want to check out the program at Drexel University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Drexel University is located in Philadelphia, PA.
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Online Class Availability at Drexel University
Many students take online classes at Drexel University. Among 21,153 students, 3,757 (18%) studied exclusively online and 5,321 (25%) took at least some classes online.
Health Professions Rankings at Drexel University
Rankings can help you compare Drexel University’s Health Professions program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Pennsylvania | #11 of 161 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #35 of 493 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #114 of 3,031 |
| Best Value | Pennsylvania | #149 of 155 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #434 of 468 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #2879 of 3,004 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Pennsylvania | #11 of 161 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #35 of 493 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #114 of 3,031 |
| Best Value | Pennsylvania | #149 of 155 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #434 of 468 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #2879 of 3,004 |
Earnings for Health Professions Graduates from Drexel University
Students who complete Drexel 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 | $74,881 |
| 2 years | $70,470 |
| 3 years | $76,358 |
| 4 years | $87,843 |
| 5 years | $107,539 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Health Professions graduates from Drexel University take home a median $87,843, compared with $83,624 for all Drexel University graduates — about 5% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Health Professions graduates from Drexel University is $27,918.
Best-Paid Careers for Health Professions Graduates
Students who finish Health Professions program at Drexel University work across a variety of fields. 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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