Health Professions at Messiah University
If you are interested in studying Health Professions, you may want to check out the program at Messiah University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Messiah University is in Mechanicsburg, PA.
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Studying Online at Messiah University
Distance learning is available at Messiah University. Among 3,373 students, 721 (21%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 653 (19%) took at least some classes online.
Health Professions Rankings at Messiah University
These rankings give you a sense of how Messiah University’s Health Professions program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Pennsylvania | #25 of 161 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #87 of 493 |
| Best Value | Pennsylvania | #113 of 155 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #284 of 3,031 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #346 of 468 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #2396 of 3,004 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Pennsylvania | #25 of 161 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #87 of 493 |
| Best Value | Pennsylvania | #113 of 155 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #284 of 3,031 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #346 of 468 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #2396 of 3,004 |
Earnings for Health Professions Graduates from Messiah University
Graduates of Messiah 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 | $43,130 |
| 2 years | $46,703 |
| 3 years | $45,765 |
| 4 years | $52,363 |
| 5 years | $59,570 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Health Professions graduates from Messiah University report median earnings of $52,363, compared with $49,943 for all Messiah University graduates — about 5% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Health Professions graduates from Messiah University stands at $25,750.
Highest-Paying Careers for Health Professions Graduates
Students who finish Health Professions program at Messiah University pursue many career paths. Here 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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