Health Professions at San Diego State University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Health Professions, consider the program at San Diego State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
San Diego State University is in San Diego, CA.
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Online & Distance Learning at San Diego State University
Online coursework is an option at San Diego State University. Of 41,137 students, 2,454 (6%) studied exclusively online and 21,435 (52%) took at least some classes online.
Health Professions Rankings at San Diego State University
These rankings give you a sense of how San Diego State University’s Health Professions program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #5 of 317 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #6 of 451 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #20 of 3,031 |
| Best Value | California | #123 of 302 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #190 of 428 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1050 of 3,004 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #5 of 317 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #6 of 451 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #20 of 3,031 |
| Best Value | California | #123 of 302 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #190 of 428 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1050 of 3,004 |
Earnings for Health Professions Graduates from San Diego State University
Graduates of San Diego State 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 | $66,133 |
| 2 years | $64,839 |
| 3 years | $70,697 |
| 4 years | $82,866 |
| 5 years | $83,355 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Health Professions graduates from San Diego State University take home a median $82,866, compared with $63,824 for all San Diego State University graduates — about 30% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Health Professions graduates from San Diego State University is $16,922.
Best-Paid Careers for Health Professions Graduates
Those who complete Health Professions program at San Diego State University work across a variety of fields. Here are the highest-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
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