Health Professions at James Madison University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Health Professions, take a look at what James Madison University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
James Madison University is in Harrisonburg, VA.
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Online & Distance Learning at James Madison University
Many students take online classes at James Madison University. Of 22,740 students, 968 (4%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 6,368 (28%) took at least some classes online.
Health Professions Rankings at James Madison University
These rankings give you a sense of how James Madison University’s Health Professions program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Virginia | #2 of 71 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #3 of 728 |
| Best Value | Virginia | #36 of 68 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #50 of 3,031 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #495 of 799 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1713 of 3,004 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Virginia | #2 of 71 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #3 of 728 |
| Best Value | Virginia | #36 of 68 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #50 of 3,031 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #495 of 799 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1713 of 3,004 |
Earnings for Health Professions Graduates from James Madison University
Those who finish James Madison 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 | $51,797 |
| 2 years | $54,239 |
| 3 years | $58,264 |
| 4 years | $65,682 |
| 5 years | $74,721 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Health Professions graduates from James Madison University report median earnings of $65,682, compared with $63,974 for all James Madison University graduates — about 3% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Health Professions graduates from James Madison University comes in at $20,985.
Best-Paid Careers for Health Professions Graduates
Graduates of the Health Professions program at James Madison University work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks 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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