Health Professions at Rush University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Health Professions, consider the program at Rush University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Rush University is in Chicago, IL.
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Online & Distance Learning at Rush University
Many students take online classes at Rush University. Of 2,769 students, 834 (30%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,313 (47%) took at least some classes online.
Health Professions Rankings at Rush University
These rankings give you a sense of how Rush University’s Health Professions program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #55 of 116 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #157 of 465 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1163 of 3,031 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #55 of 116 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #157 of 465 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1163 of 3,031 |
Earnings for Health Professions Graduates from Rush University
Students who complete Rush 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 | $77,363 |
| 2 years | $84,647 |
| 3 years | $85,406 |
| 4 years | $95,035 |
| 5 years | $120,755 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Health Professions graduates from Rush University earn a median of $95,035, compared with $94,305 for all Rush University graduates — about 1% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Health Professions graduates from Rush University stands at $31,206.
Best-Paid Careers for Health Professions Graduates
Students who finish Health Professions program at Rush University go on to a range of careers. Here are the highest-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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