Health Professions at Illinois State University
If you are interested in studying Health Professions, consider the program at Illinois State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Illinois State University sits in Normal, IL.
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Online & Distance Learning at Illinois State University
Distance learning is available at Illinois State University. Among 21,546 students, 1,302 (6%) studied exclusively online and 7,853 (36%) took at least some classes online.
Health Professions Rankings at Illinois State University
Use these rankings to compare Illinois State University’s Health Professions program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #5 of 116 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #21 of 465 |
| Best Value | Illinois | #70 of 102 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #180 of 3,031 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #208 of 434 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1443 of 3,004 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #5 of 116 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #21 of 465 |
| Best Value | Illinois | #70 of 102 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #180 of 3,031 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #208 of 434 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1443 of 3,004 |
Earnings for Health Professions Graduates from Illinois State University
Those who finish Illinois State 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 | $69,144 |
| 2 years | $66,713 |
| 3 years | $74,973 |
| 4 years | $79,717 |
| 5 years | $73,239 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Health Professions graduates from Illinois State University report median earnings of $79,717, compared with $58,604 for all Illinois State University graduates — about 36% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Health Professions graduates from Illinois State University comes in at $22,384.
Top-Paying Careers for Health Professions Graduates
Those who complete Health Professions program at Illinois State University go on to a range of careers. 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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