Health Professions at Rutgers University-Newark
If you are interested in studying Health Professions, consider the program at Rutgers University-Newark. Get started with the following essential facts.
Rutgers University-Newark is located in Newark, NJ.
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Studying Online at Rutgers University-Newark
Distance learning is available at Rutgers University-Newark. Among 11,315 students, 1,183 (10%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,905 (26%) took at least some classes online.
Health Professions Rankings at Rutgers University-Newark
Rankings can help you compare Rutgers University-Newark’s Health Professions program to other colleges that offer this major.
Earnings for Health Professions Graduates from Rutgers University-Newark
Those who finish Rutgers University-Newark’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 | $125,431 |
| 2 years | $110,432 |
| 3 years | $124,617 |
| 4 years | $135,095 |
| 5 years | $92,880 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Health Professions graduates from Rutgers University-Newark report median earnings of $135,095, compared with $80,436 for all Rutgers University-Newark graduates — about 68% higher than the school-wide median.
Top-Paying Careers for Health Professions Graduates
Those who complete Health Professions program at Rutgers University-Newark pursue many career paths. The table below ranks 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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