Health Professions at Rockhurst University
If you plan to study Health Professions, consider the program at Rockhurst University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Rockhurst University is located in Kansas City, MO.
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Studying Online at Rockhurst University
Many students take online classes at Rockhurst University. Among 3,577 students, 775 (22%) studied exclusively online and 1,961 (55%) took at least some classes online.
Health Professions Rankings at Rockhurst University
These rankings give you a sense of how Rockhurst University’s Health Professions program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Missouri | #5 of 81 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #15 of 289 |
| Best Value | Missouri | #51 of 75 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #207 of 276 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #269 of 3,031 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1933 of 3,004 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Missouri | #5 of 81 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #15 of 289 |
| Best Value | Missouri | #51 of 75 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #207 of 276 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #269 of 3,031 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1933 of 3,004 |
Earnings for Health Professions Graduates from Rockhurst University
Graduates of Rockhurst 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 | $60,274 |
| 2 years | $60,918 |
| 3 years | $76,563 |
| 4 years | $79,998 |
| 5 years | $78,289 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Health Professions graduates from Rockhurst University take home a median $79,998, compared with $78,410 for all Rockhurst University graduates — about 2% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Health Professions graduates from Rockhurst University comes in at $24,500.
Best-Paid Careers for Health Professions Graduates
Those who complete Health Professions program at Rockhurst University pursue many career paths. Below are 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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