Health Professions at Red Rocks Community College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Health Professions, consider the program at Red Rocks Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Red Rocks Community College is located in Lakewood, CO.
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Online Class Availability at Red Rocks Community College
Online coursework is an option at Red Rocks Community College. Among 8,419 students, 1,568 (19%) studied exclusively online and 1,424 (17%) took at least some classes online.
Health Professions Rankings at Red Rocks Community College
Rankings can help you compare Red Rocks Community College’s Health Professions program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Colorado | #2 of 41 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Colorado | #7 of 41 |
| Best Value | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #15 of 102 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #16 of 101 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #558 of 3,004 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #649 of 3,031 |
Earnings for Health Professions Graduates from Red Rocks Community College
Students who complete Red Rocks Community College’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 | $69,133 |
| 2 years | $68,051 |
| 3 years | $69,696 |
| 4 years | $62,683 |
| 5 years | $80,255 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Health Professions graduates from Red Rocks Community College report median earnings of $62,683, compared with $55,219 for all Red Rocks Community College graduates — about 14% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Health Professions graduates from Red Rocks Community College comes in at $12,446.
Top-Paying Careers for Health Professions Graduates
Those who complete Health Professions program at Red Rocks Community College work across a variety of fields. Below are the best-paid 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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