Health Professions at Florida Atlantic University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Health Professions, take a look at what Florida Atlantic University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Florida Atlantic University sits in Boca Raton, FL.
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Online Class Availability at Florida Atlantic University
Many students take online classes at Florida Atlantic University. Of 31,607 students, 6,454 (20%) studied exclusively online and 15,611 (49%) took at least some classes online.
Health Professions Rankings at Florida Atlantic University
Rankings can help you compare Florida Atlantic University’s Health Professions program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Florida | #10 of 137 |
| Best Value | Florida | #17 of 158 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #46 of 728 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #138 of 799 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #344 of 3,004 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #416 of 3,031 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Florida | #10 of 137 |
| Best Value | Florida | #17 of 158 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #46 of 728 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #138 of 799 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #344 of 3,004 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #416 of 3,031 |
Earnings for Health Professions Graduates from Florida Atlantic University
Graduates of Florida Atlantic 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 | $64,296 |
| 2 years | $62,874 |
| 3 years | $66,411 |
| 4 years | $73,249 |
| 5 years | $78,149 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Health Professions graduates from Florida Atlantic University earn a median of $73,249, compared with $57,371 for all Florida Atlantic University graduates — about 28% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Health Professions graduates from Florida Atlantic University comes in at $20,665.
Best-Paid Careers for Health Professions Graduates
Students who finish Health Professions program at Florida Atlantic University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks 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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