Health Professions at Portland State University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Health Professions, consider the program at Portland State University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Portland State University is in Portland, OR.
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Online & Distance Learning at Portland State University
Many students take online classes at Portland State University. Among 19,951 students, 3,460 (17%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 7,027 (35%) took at least some classes online.
Health Professions Rankings at Portland State University
Rankings can help you compare Portland State University’s Health Professions program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Oregon | #10 of 37 |
| Best Value | Oregon | #14 of 34 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #135 of 451 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #174 of 428 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #521 of 3,031 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #929 of 3,004 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Oregon | #10 of 37 |
| Best Value | Oregon | #14 of 34 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #135 of 451 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #174 of 428 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #521 of 3,031 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #929 of 3,004 |
Earnings for Health Professions Graduates from Portland State University
Students who complete Portland 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 | $36,081 |
| 2 years | $40,010 |
| 3 years | $51,803 |
| 4 years | $60,498 |
| 5 years | $60,099 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Health Professions graduates from Portland State University take home a median $60,498, compared with $56,923 for all Portland State University graduates — about 6% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Health Professions graduates from Portland State University is $23,552.
Top-Paying Careers for Health Professions Graduates
Those who complete Health Professions program at Portland State University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks 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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