Health Professions at Pacific Oaks College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Health Professions, consider the program at Pacific Oaks College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Pacific Oaks College is in Pasadena, CA.
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Online Class Availability at Pacific Oaks College
Online coursework is an option at Pacific Oaks College. Of 1,068 students, 742 (69%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 302 (28%) took at least some classes online.
Health Professions Rankings at Pacific Oaks College
Rankings can help you compare Pacific Oaks College’s Health Professions program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #128 of 317 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #188 of 451 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #792 of 3,031 |
Earnings for Health Professions Graduates from Pacific Oaks College
Students who complete Pacific Oaks College’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 | $51,799 |
| 2 years | $46,478 |
| 3 years | $48,992 |
| 4 years | $54,205 |
| 5 years | $59,626 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Health Professions graduates from Pacific Oaks College earn a median of $54,205, compared with $53,796 for all Pacific Oaks College graduates — about 1% higher than the school-wide median.
Highest-Paying Careers for Health Professions Graduates
Graduates of the Health Professions program at Pacific Oaks College go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks 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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