Health Professions at Sentara College of Health Sciences
If you plan to study Health Professions, consider the program at Sentara College of Health Sciences. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Sentara College of Health Sciences is located in Chesapeake, VA.
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Online Class Availability at Sentara College of Health Sciences
Distance learning is available at Sentara College of Health Sciences. Of 312 students, 11 (4%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 301 (96%) took at least some classes online.
Health Professions Rankings at Sentara College of Health Sciences
These rankings give you a sense of how Sentara College of Health Sciences’s Health Professions program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Virginia | #58 of 71 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #584 of 728 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #2584 of 3,031 |
Earnings for Health Professions Graduates from Sentara College of Health Sciences
Students who complete Sentara College of Health Sciences’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 | $65,056 |
| 2 years | $60,115 |
| 3 years | $63,721 |
| 4 years | $69,390 |
| 5 years | $81,718 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Health Professions graduates from Sentara College of Health Sciences take home a median $69,390, compared with $69,390 for all Sentara College of Health Sciences graduates — about 0% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Health Professions graduates from Sentara College of Health Sciences stands at $25,125.
Top-Paying Careers for Health Professions Graduates
Those who complete Health Professions program at Sentara College of Health Sciences 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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