Health Professions at Elon University
If you plan to study Health Professions, consider the program at Elon University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Elon University is located in Elon, NC.
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Online Class Availability at Elon University
Elon University delivers most coursework on campus; distance-education enrollment is limited.
Health Professions Rankings at Elon University
Rankings can help you compare Elon University’s Health Professions program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | North Carolina | #6 of 87 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #38 of 728 |
| Best Value | North Carolina | #98 of 98 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #350 of 3,031 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #788 of 799 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #2938 of 3,004 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | North Carolina | #6 of 87 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #38 of 728 |
| Best Value | North Carolina | #98 of 98 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #350 of 3,031 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #788 of 799 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #2938 of 3,004 |
Earnings for Health Professions Graduates from Elon University
Students who complete Elon 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 | $65,080 |
| 2 years | $66,573 |
| 3 years | $86,208 |
| 4 years | $76,348 |
| 5 years | $97,829 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Health Professions graduates from Elon University earn a median of $76,348, compared with $66,004 for all Elon University graduates — about 16% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Health Professions graduates from Elon University comes in at $20,500.
Top-Paying Careers for Health Professions Graduates
Graduates of the Health Professions program at Elon University go on to a range of careers. 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.