Health Professions at Southern Methodist University
If you plan to study Health Professions, you may want to check out the program at Southern Methodist University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Southern Methodist University is located in Dallas, TX.
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Studying Online at Southern Methodist University
Many students take online classes at Southern Methodist University. Among 12,116 students, 669 (6%) studied exclusively online and 1,002 (8%) took at least some classes online.
Health Professions Rankings at Southern Methodist University
Rankings can help you compare Southern Methodist University’s Health Professions program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #1 of 302 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #1 of 189 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #43 of 3,031 |
| Best Value | Texas | #179 of 181 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #298 of 302 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #2937 of 3,004 |
Earnings for Health Professions Graduates from Southern Methodist University
Graduates of Southern Methodist University’s Health Professions program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $37,665 |
| 2 years | $40,768 |
| 3 years | $45,258 |
| 4 years | $58,078 |
| 5 years | $63,982 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Health Professions graduates from Southern Methodist University take home a median $58,078, compared with $82,838 for all Southern Methodist University graduates — about 30% lower than the school-wide median.
Highest-Paying Careers for Health Professions Graduates
Students who finish Health Professions program at Southern Methodist 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
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