Health Professions at Northwest Nazarene University
If you plan to study Health Professions, you may want to check out the program at Northwest Nazarene University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Northwest Nazarene University sits in Nampa, ID.
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Online & Distance Learning at Northwest Nazarene University
Many students take online classes at Northwest Nazarene University. Among 1,635 students, 268 (16%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 605 (37%) took at least some classes online.
Health Professions Rankings at Northwest Nazarene University
Rankings can help you compare Northwest Nazarene University’s Health Professions program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Idaho | #11 of 14 |
| Best Value | Idaho | #11 of 13 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #69 of 101 |
| Best Value | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #83 of 102 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1892 of 3,031 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #2317 of 3,004 |
Earnings for Health Professions Graduates from Northwest Nazarene University
Students who complete Northwest Nazarene 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 | $65,659 |
| 2 years | $57,877 |
| 3 years | $60,234 |
| 4 years | $65,783 |
| 5 years | $71,723 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Health Professions graduates from Northwest Nazarene University earn a median of $65,783, compared with $60,473 for all Northwest Nazarene University graduates — about 9% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Health Professions graduates from Northwest Nazarene University is $37,500.
Highest-Paying Careers for Health Professions Graduates
Those who complete Health Professions program at Northwest Nazarene University pursue many career paths. Below 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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