Health Professions at Prairie View A & M University
If you are interested in studying Health Professions, consider the program at Prairie View A & M University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Prairie View A & M University is located in Prairie View, TX.
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Online Class Availability at Prairie View A & M University
Many students take online classes at Prairie View A & M University. Among 9,922 students, 842 (8%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 5,280 (53%) took at least some classes online.
Health Professions Rankings at Prairie View A & M University
These rankings give you a sense of how Prairie View A & M University’s Health Professions program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Texas | #78 of 181 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #90 of 189 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #137 of 302 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #152 of 302 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1198 of 3,004 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1406 of 3,031 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Texas | #78 of 181 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #90 of 189 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #137 of 302 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #152 of 302 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1198 of 3,004 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1406 of 3,031 |
Earnings for Health Professions Graduates from Prairie View A & M University
Those who finish Prairie View A & M 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 | $52,493 |
| 2 years | $57,240 |
| 3 years | $60,559 |
| 4 years | $66,002 |
| 5 years | $75,797 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Health Professions graduates from Prairie View A & M University earn a median of $66,002, compared with $52,084 for all Prairie View A & M University graduates — about 27% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Health Professions graduates from Prairie View A & M University stands at $28,424.
Highest-Paying Careers for Health Professions Graduates
Graduates of the Health Professions program at Prairie View A & M University pursue many career paths. 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.