Health Professions at Salve Regina University
If you plan to study Health Professions, consider the program at Salve Regina University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Salve Regina University is located in Newport, RI.
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Studying Online at Salve Regina University
Distance learning is available at Salve Regina University. Among 2,791 students, 568 (20%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 343 (12%) took at least some classes online.
Health Professions Rankings at Salve Regina University
Use these rankings to compare Salve Regina University’s Health Professions program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Rhode Island | #6 of 12 |
| Best Value | Rhode Island | #7 of 12 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #46 of 160 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #133 of 154 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #469 of 3,031 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #2833 of 3,004 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Rhode Island | #6 of 12 |
| Best Value | Rhode Island | #7 of 12 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #46 of 160 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #133 of 154 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #469 of 3,031 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #2833 of 3,004 |
Earnings for Health Professions Graduates from Salve Regina University
Students who complete Salve Regina University’s Health Professions program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $67,747 |
| 2 years | $64,879 |
| 3 years | $74,932 |
| 4 years | $81,072 |
| 5 years | $90,766 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Health Professions graduates from Salve Regina University report median earnings of $81,072, compared with $66,857 for all Salve Regina University graduates — about 21% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Health Professions graduates from Salve Regina University comes in at $27,000.
Highest-Paying Careers for Health Professions Graduates
Students who finish Health Professions program at Salve Regina University pursue many career paths. Below are the top-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.