Health Professions at Southern Oregon University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Health Professions, consider the program at Southern Oregon University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Southern Oregon University sits in Ashland, OR.
Featured schools near , edit
Online Class Availability at Southern Oregon University
Online coursework is an option at Southern Oregon University. Among 5,113 students, 652 (13%) studied exclusively online and 1,448 (28%) took at least some classes online.
Health Professions Rankings at Southern Oregon University
Use these rankings to compare Southern Oregon University’s Health Professions program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Oregon | #14 of 37 |
| Best Value | Oregon | #18 of 34 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #175 of 451 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #209 of 428 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #722 of 3,031 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1312 of 3,004 |
Earnings for Health Professions Graduates from Southern Oregon University
Graduates of Southern Oregon 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 | $45,536 |
| 2 years | $47,260 |
| 3 years | $47,221 |
| 4 years | $54,662 |
| 5 years | $62,707 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Health Professions graduates from Southern Oregon University report median earnings of $54,662, compared with $49,045 for all Southern Oregon University graduates — about 11% higher than the school-wide median.
Top-Paying Careers for Health Professions Graduates
Students who finish Health Professions program at Southern Oregon University work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.