Health Professions at Nevada State University
If you are interested in studying Health Professions, you may want to check out the program at Nevada State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Nevada State University is located in Henderson, NV.
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Online Class Availability at Nevada State University
Many students take online classes at Nevada State University. Among 7,549 students, 1,056 (14%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,562 (21%) took at least some classes online.
Health Professions Rankings at Nevada State University
Use these rankings to compare Nevada State University’s Health Professions program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #191 of 428 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #211 of 451 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #924 of 3,031 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1054 of 3,004 |
Earnings for Health Professions Graduates from Nevada State University
Those who finish Nevada State 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 | $67,969 |
| 2 years | $71,633 |
| 3 years | $73,359 |
| 4 years | $85,115 |
| 5 years | $100,298 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Health Professions graduates from Nevada State University report median earnings of $85,115, compared with $70,655 for all Nevada State University graduates — about 20% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Health Professions graduates from Nevada State University stands at $27,704.
Best-Paid Careers for Health Professions Graduates
Graduates of the Health Professions program at Nevada State University go on to a range of careers. Here are the highest-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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