Health Professions at Georgia Southern University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Health Professions, take a look at what Georgia Southern University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Georgia Southern University sits in Statesboro, GA.
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Online Class Availability at Georgia Southern University
Many students take online classes at Georgia Southern University. Of 27,423 students, 6,106 (22%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 13,620 (50%) took at least some classes online.
Health Professions Rankings at Georgia Southern University
These rankings give you a sense of how Georgia Southern University’s Health Professions program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Georgia | #31 of 78 |
| Best Value | Georgia | #46 of 83 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #277 of 728 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #406 of 799 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1416 of 3,004 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1451 of 3,031 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Georgia | #31 of 78 |
| Best Value | Georgia | #46 of 83 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #277 of 728 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #406 of 799 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1416 of 3,004 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1451 of 3,031 |
Earnings for Health Professions Graduates from Georgia Southern University
Graduates of Georgia Southern 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 | $63,458 |
| 2 years | $64,452 |
| 3 years | $68,065 |
| 4 years | $73,702 |
| 5 years | $71,907 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Health Professions graduates from Georgia Southern University earn a median of $73,702, compared with $58,179 for all Georgia Southern University graduates — about 27% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Health Professions graduates from Georgia Southern University comes in at $27,497.
Best-Paid Careers for Health Professions Graduates
Students who finish Health Professions program at Georgia Southern University work across a variety of fields. Below are the top-paying careers for Health Professions graduates, 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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