Health Professions at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
What traits are you looking for in a school for Health Professions, you may want to check out the program at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale sits in Carbondale, IL.
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Studying Online at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Many students take online classes at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale. Among 11,790 students, 2,272 (19%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,360 (28%) took at least some classes online.
Health Professions Rankings at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
These rankings give you a sense of how Southern Illinois University-Carbondale’s Health Professions program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #26 of 116 |
| Best Value | Illinois | #57 of 102 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #71 of 465 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #174 of 434 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #596 of 3,031 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1263 of 3,004 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #26 of 116 |
| Best Value | Illinois | #57 of 102 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #71 of 465 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #174 of 434 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #596 of 3,031 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1263 of 3,004 |
Earnings for Health Professions Graduates from Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Those who finish Southern Illinois University-Carbondale’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 | $61,952 |
| 2 years | $59,962 |
| 3 years | $65,362 |
| 4 years | $75,762 |
| 5 years | $102,306 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Health Professions graduates from Southern Illinois University-Carbondale take home a median $75,762, compared with $58,303 for all Southern Illinois University-Carbondale graduates — about 30% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Health Professions graduates from Southern Illinois University-Carbondale comes in at $23,035.
Best-Paid Careers for Health Professions Graduates
Students who finish Health Professions program at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale work across a variety of fields. Below are the best-paid careers for Health Professions graduates, 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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