Health Professions at Eastern Illinois University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Health Professions, consider the program at Eastern Illinois University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Eastern Illinois University sits in Charleston, IL.
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Studying Online at Eastern Illinois University
Distance learning is available at Eastern Illinois University. Among 8,505 students, 1,283 (15%) studied exclusively online and 2,051 (24%) took at least some classes online.
Health Professions Rankings at Eastern Illinois University
Rankings can help you compare Eastern Illinois University’s Health Professions program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #36 of 116 |
| Best Value | Illinois | #55 of 102 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #107 of 465 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #150 of 434 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #849 of 3,031 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1127 of 3,004 |
Earnings for Health Professions Graduates from Eastern Illinois University
Students who complete Eastern Illinois 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 | $54,629 |
| 2 years | $59,283 |
| 3 years | $53,597 |
| 4 years | $62,009 |
| 5 years | $63,248 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Health Professions graduates from Eastern Illinois University take home a median $62,009, compared with $54,001 for all Eastern Illinois University graduates — about 15% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Health Professions graduates from Eastern Illinois University stands at $19,500.
Top-Paying Careers for Health Professions Graduates
Graduates of the Health Professions program at Eastern Illinois University pursue many career paths. Here are the top-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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