Health Professions at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
If you are interested in studying Health Professions, consider the program at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville sits in Edwardsville, IL.
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Online Class Availability at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Many students take online classes at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. Among 11,893 students, 1,999 (17%) studied exclusively online and 3,314 (28%) took at least some classes online.
Health Professions Rankings at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
These rankings give you a sense of how Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Health Professions program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #23 of 116 |
| Best Value | Illinois | #53 of 102 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #54 of 465 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #133 of 434 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #488 of 3,031 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #995 of 3,004 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #23 of 116 |
| Best Value | Illinois | #53 of 102 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #54 of 465 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #133 of 434 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #488 of 3,031 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #995 of 3,004 |
Earnings for Health Professions Graduates from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Graduates of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’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 | $82,134 |
| 2 years | $102,724 |
| 3 years | $90,856 |
| 4 years | $112,000 |
| 5 years | $117,944 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Health Professions graduates from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville report median earnings of $112,000, compared with $71,140 for all Southern Illinois University Edwardsville graduates — about 57% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Health Professions graduates from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville comes in at $24,034.
Highest-Paying Careers for Health Professions Graduates
Graduates of the Health Professions program at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville work across a variety of fields. Below are the top-paying 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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