Health Professions at Marshall University
If you plan to study Health Professions, take a look at what Marshall University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Marshall University sits in Huntington, WV.
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Studying Online at Marshall University
Many students take online classes at Marshall University. Among 11,958 students, 2,413 (20%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 4,563 (38%) took at least some classes online.
Health Professions Rankings at Marshall University
Rankings can help you compare Marshall University’s Health Professions program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | West Virginia | #8 of 33 |
| Best Value | West Virginia | #11 of 42 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #211 of 799 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #329 of 728 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #655 of 3,004 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1592 of 3,031 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | West Virginia | #8 of 33 |
| Best Value | West Virginia | #11 of 42 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #211 of 799 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #329 of 728 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #655 of 3,004 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1592 of 3,031 |
Earnings for Health Professions Graduates from Marshall University
Those who finish Marshall 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 | $72,337 |
| 2 years | $72,208 |
| 3 years | $78,993 |
| 4 years | $85,874 |
| 5 years | $98,701 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Health Professions graduates from Marshall University report median earnings of $85,874, compared with $62,090 for all Marshall University graduates — about 38% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Health Professions graduates from Marshall University is $24,586.
Top-Paying Careers for Health Professions Graduates
Graduates of the Health Professions program at Marshall University go on to a range of careers. Here are the top-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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