Health Professions at Northwestern Oklahoma State University
If you plan to study Health Professions, take a look at what Northwestern Oklahoma State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Northwestern Oklahoma State University is located in Alva, OK.
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Online & Distance Learning at Northwestern Oklahoma State University
Distance learning is available at Northwestern Oklahoma State University. Of 2,079 students, 598 (29%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 933 (45%) took at least some classes online.
Health Professions Rankings at Northwestern Oklahoma State University
Rankings can help you compare Northwestern Oklahoma State University’s Health Professions program to other colleges that offer this major.
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Oklahoma | #24 of 49 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Oklahoma | #25 of 40 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #131 of 302 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #180 of 302 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1045 of 3,004 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1817 of 3,031 |
Earnings for Health Professions Graduates from Northwestern Oklahoma State University
Graduates of Northwestern Oklahoma State 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 | $56,163 |
| 2 years | $56,505 |
| 3 years | $58,433 |
| 4 years | $66,582 |
| 5 years | $75,587 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Health Professions graduates from Northwestern Oklahoma State University earn a median of $66,582, compared with $44,914 for all Northwestern Oklahoma State University graduates — about 48% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Health Professions graduates from Northwestern Oklahoma State University comes in at $23,210.
Best-Paid Careers for Health Professions Graduates
Those who complete Health Professions program at Northwestern Oklahoma State University work across a variety of fields. 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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