Health Professions at NUC University
If you plan to study Health Professions, take a look at what NUC University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
NUC University is in Bayamon, PR.
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Online Class Availability at NUC University
Distance learning is available at NUC University. Of 30,794 students, 9,040 (29%) studied exclusively online and 21,754 (71%) took at least some classes online.
Health Professions Rankings at NUC University
Use these rankings to compare NUC University’s Health Professions program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Outlying Areas (Region) | #1 of 14 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Puerto Rico | #3 of 40 |
| Best Value | Outlying Areas (Region) | #3 of 13 |
| Best Value | Puerto Rico | #4 of 39 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #601 of 3,004 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #2081 of 3,031 |
Earnings for Health Professions Graduates from NUC University
Those who finish NUC 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 | $19,958 |
| 2 years | $15,302 |
| 3 years | $16,174 |
| 4 years | $22,969 |
| 5 years | $25,946 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Health Professions graduates from NUC University earn a median of $22,969, compared with $20,126 for all NUC University graduates — about 14% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Health Professions graduates from NUC University comes in at $11,488.
Top-Paying Careers for Health Professions Graduates
Graduates of the Health Professions program at NUC University pursue many career paths. Below 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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