Health Professions at Samuel Merritt University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Health Professions, consider the program at Samuel Merritt University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Samuel Merritt University is located in Oakland, CA.
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Studying Online at Samuel Merritt University
Online coursework is an option at Samuel Merritt University. Among 1,926 students, 331 (17%) studied exclusively online and 0 (0%) took at least some classes online.
Health Professions Rankings at Samuel Merritt University
These rankings give you a sense of how Samuel Merritt University’s Health Professions program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #32 of 317 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #37 of 451 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #98 of 3,031 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #32 of 317 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #37 of 451 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #98 of 3,031 |
Earnings for Health Professions Graduates from Samuel Merritt University
Graduates of Samuel Merritt 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 | $110,561 |
| 2 years | $116,158 |
| 3 years | $125,978 |
| 4 years | $137,697 |
| 5 years | $152,067 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Health Professions graduates from Samuel Merritt University report median earnings of $137,697, compared with $137,697 for all Samuel Merritt University graduates — about 0% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Health Professions graduates from Samuel Merritt University is $25,000.
Top-Paying Careers for Health Professions Graduates
Graduates of the Health Professions program at Samuel Merritt University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the best-paid 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
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