Health Professions at National University
If you plan to study Health Professions, you may want to check out the program at National University. Get started with the following essential facts.
National University is in San Diego, CA.
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Online Class Availability at National University
Many students take online classes at National University. Of 22,115 students, 18,317 (83%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 799 (4%) took at least some classes online.
Health Professions Rankings at National University
These rankings give you a sense of how National University’s Health Professions program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #117 of 317 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #170 of 451 |
| Best Value | California | #244 of 302 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #350 of 428 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #690 of 3,031 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #2679 of 3,004 |
Earnings for Health Professions Graduates from National University
Those who finish National 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 | $72,430 |
| 2 years | $67,733 |
| 3 years | $75,905 |
| 4 years | $83,302 |
| 5 years | $91,633 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Health Professions graduates from National University take home a median $83,302, compared with $69,656 for all National University graduates — about 20% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Health Professions graduates from National University stands at $36,397.
Top-Paying Careers for Health Professions Graduates
Graduates of the Health Professions program at National University work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the best-paid 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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