Health Professions at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo
If you plan to study Health Professions, consider the program at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo is located in Arecibo, PR.
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Online Class Availability at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo
Many students take online classes at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo. Of 640 students, 38 (6%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 209 (33%) took at least some classes online.
Earnings for Health Professions Graduates from Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo
Those who finish Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo’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 | $21,865 |
| 2 years | $20,482 |
| 3 years | $26,271 |
| 4 years | $28,423 |
| 5 years | $33,460 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Health Professions graduates from Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo take home a median $28,423, compared with $25,708 for all Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo graduates — about 11% higher than the school-wide median.
Best-Paid Careers for Health Professions Graduates
Graduates of the Health Professions program at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo go on to a range of careers. Below are the top-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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