Health Professions at Southern Connecticut State University
If you are interested in studying Health Professions, consider the program at Southern Connecticut State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Southern Connecticut State University sits in New Haven, CT.
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Studying Online at Southern Connecticut State University
Distance learning is available at Southern Connecticut State University. Of 9,377 students, 958 (10%) studied exclusively online and 3,842 (41%) took at least some classes online.
Health Professions Rankings at Southern Connecticut State University
Use these rankings to compare Southern Connecticut State University’s Health Professions program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Connecticut | #6 of 26 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Connecticut | #7 of 26 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #26 of 160 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #61 of 154 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #242 of 3,031 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1661 of 3,004 |
Earnings for Health Professions Graduates from Southern Connecticut State University
Graduates of Southern Connecticut State 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 | $67,439 |
| 2 years | $69,701 |
| 3 years | $65,872 |
| 4 years | $75,078 |
| 5 years | $81,517 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Health Professions graduates from Southern Connecticut State University take home a median $75,078, compared with $57,907 for all Southern Connecticut State University graduates — about 30% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Health Professions graduates from Southern Connecticut State University comes in at $24,616.
Top-Paying Careers for Health Professions Graduates
Students who finish Health Professions program at Southern Connecticut State University pursue many career paths. Below are 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.