Health Professions at Northern Arizona University
If you are interested in studying Health Professions, take a look at what Northern Arizona University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Northern Arizona University sits in Flagstaff, AZ.
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Online Class Availability at Northern Arizona University
Many students take online classes at Northern Arizona University. Among 28,467 students, 5,237 (18%) studied exclusively online and 9,552 (34%) took at least some classes online.
Health Professions Rankings at Northern Arizona University
These rankings give you a sense of how Northern Arizona University’s Health Professions program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Arizona | #2 of 48 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #19 of 302 |
| Best Value | Arizona | #23 of 46 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #140 of 302 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #315 of 3,031 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1100 of 3,004 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Arizona | #2 of 48 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #19 of 302 |
| Best Value | Arizona | #23 of 46 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #140 of 302 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #315 of 3,031 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1100 of 3,004 |
Earnings for Health Professions Graduates from Northern Arizona University
Those who finish Northern Arizona 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 | $69,735 |
| 2 years | $68,844 |
| 3 years | $71,962 |
| 4 years | $77,206 |
| 5 years | $79,540 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Health Professions graduates from Northern Arizona University take home a median $77,206, compared with $58,050 for all Northern Arizona University graduates — about 33% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Health Professions graduates from Northern Arizona University is $23,874.
Top-Paying Careers for Health Professions Graduates
Those who complete Health Professions program at Northern Arizona University pursue many career paths. Below are 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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