Health Professions at Lakeland University
If you are interested in studying Health Professions, consider the program at Lakeland University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Lakeland University is located in Plymouth, WI.
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Online & Distance Learning at Lakeland University
Distance learning is available at Lakeland University. Among 2,813 students, 526 (19%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 568 (20%) took at least some classes online.
Health Professions Rankings at Lakeland University
Use these rankings to compare Lakeland University’s Health Professions program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Wisconsin | #32 of 52 |
| Best Value | Wisconsin | #38 of 50 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #176 of 465 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #289 of 434 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1275 of 3,031 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1920 of 3,004 |
Earnings for Health Professions Graduates from Lakeland University
Those who finish Lakeland 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 | $41,345 |
| 2 years | $40,305 |
| 3 years | $44,211 |
| 4 years | $50,481 |
| 5 years | $55,277 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Health Professions graduates from Lakeland University take home a median $50,481, compared with $56,285 for all Lakeland University graduates — about 10% lower than the school-wide median.
Top-Paying Careers for Health Professions Graduates
Graduates of the Health Professions program at Lakeland University work across a variety of fields. Here 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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