Health Professions at Nova Southeastern University
If you plan to study Health Professions, take a look at what Nova Southeastern University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Nova Southeastern University is in Fort Lauderdale, FL.
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Online & Distance Learning at Nova Southeastern University
Distance learning is available at Nova Southeastern University. Of 20,910 students, 5,509 (26%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 6,748 (32%) took at least some classes online.
Health Professions Rankings at Nova Southeastern University
Use these rankings to compare Nova Southeastern University’s Health Professions program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Florida | #13 of 137 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #52 of 728 |
| Best Value | Florida | #120 of 158 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #473 of 3,031 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #716 of 799 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #2682 of 3,004 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Florida | #13 of 137 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #52 of 728 |
| Best Value | Florida | #120 of 158 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #473 of 3,031 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #716 of 799 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #2682 of 3,004 |
Earnings for Health Professions Graduates from Nova Southeastern University
Students who complete Nova Southeastern 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 | $86,476 |
| 2 years | $91,052 |
| 3 years | $102,844 |
| 4 years | $112,995 |
| 5 years | $117,067 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Health Professions graduates from Nova Southeastern University earn a median of $112,995, compared with $88,351 for all Nova Southeastern University graduates — about 28% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Health Professions graduates from Nova Southeastern University stands at $31,083.
Top-Paying Careers for Health Professions Graduates
Graduates of the Health Professions program at Nova Southeastern University pursue many career paths. Below are the best-paid 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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