Health Professions at Georgia Southwestern State University
If you plan to study Health Professions, take a look at what Georgia Southwestern State University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Georgia Southwestern State University sits in Americus, GA.
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Online & Distance Learning at Georgia Southwestern State University
Distance learning is available at Georgia Southwestern State University. Of 3,700 students, 1,655 (45%) studied exclusively online and 1,253 (34%) took at least some classes online.
Health Professions Rankings at Georgia Southwestern State University
Rankings can help you compare Georgia Southwestern State University’s Health Professions program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Georgia | #33 of 78 |
| Best Value | Georgia | #36 of 83 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #287 of 728 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #301 of 799 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1030 of 3,004 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1480 of 3,031 |
Earnings for Health Professions Graduates from Georgia Southwestern State University
Graduates of Georgia Southwestern State 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 | $78,513 |
| 2 years | $63,005 |
| 3 years | $63,593 |
| 4 years | $72,411 |
| 5 years | $85,821 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Health Professions graduates from Georgia Southwestern State University take home a median $72,411, compared with $51,263 for all Georgia Southwestern State University graduates — about 41% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Health Professions graduates from Georgia Southwestern State University stands at $24,250.
Best-Paid Careers for Health Professions Graduates
Graduates of the Health Professions program at Georgia Southwestern State University work across a variety of fields. Below are the highest-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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