Health Professions at Eastern Kentucky University
If you are interested in studying Health Professions, take a look at what Eastern Kentucky University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Eastern Kentucky University is located in Richmond, KY.
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Online Class Availability at Eastern Kentucky University
Distance learning is available at Eastern Kentucky University. Of 15,673 students, 5,246 (33%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 6,148 (39%) took at least some classes online.
Health Professions Rankings at Eastern Kentucky University
Rankings can help you compare Eastern Kentucky University’s Health Professions program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Kentucky | #12 of 51 |
| Best Value | Kentucky | #20 of 50 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #241 of 799 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #249 of 728 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #764 of 3,004 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1372 of 3,031 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Kentucky | #12 of 51 |
| Best Value | Kentucky | #20 of 50 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #241 of 799 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #249 of 728 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #764 of 3,004 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1372 of 3,031 |
Earnings for Health Professions Graduates from Eastern Kentucky University
Those who finish Eastern Kentucky 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 | $56,068 |
| 2 years | $61,346 |
| 3 years | $62,660 |
| 4 years | $70,965 |
| 5 years | $71,808 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Health Professions graduates from Eastern Kentucky University take home a median $70,965, compared with $49,519 for all Eastern Kentucky University graduates — about 43% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Health Professions graduates from Eastern Kentucky University is $24,680.
Best-Paid Careers for Health Professions Graduates
Graduates of the Health Professions program at Eastern Kentucky University pursue many career paths. Here are 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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