Health Professions at Southwest Baptist University
If you are interested in studying Health Professions, consider the program at Southwest Baptist University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Southwest Baptist University is in Bolivar, MO.
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Online Class Availability at Southwest Baptist University
Online coursework is an option at Southwest Baptist University. Among 2,199 students, 402 (18%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 802 (36%) took at least some classes online.
Health Professions Rankings at Southwest Baptist University
Use these rankings to compare Southwest Baptist University’s Health Professions program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Missouri | #37 of 81 |
| Best Value | Missouri | #45 of 75 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #185 of 289 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #192 of 276 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1686 of 3,031 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1834 of 3,004 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Missouri | #37 of 81 |
| Best Value | Missouri | #45 of 75 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #185 of 289 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #192 of 276 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1686 of 3,031 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1834 of 3,004 |
Earnings for Health Professions Graduates from Southwest Baptist University
Those who finish Southwest Baptist 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 | $55,958 |
| 2 years | $56,109 |
| 3 years | $56,748 |
| 4 years | $58,911 |
| 5 years | $68,571 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Health Professions graduates from Southwest Baptist University report median earnings of $58,911, compared with $50,806 for all Southwest Baptist University graduates — about 16% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Health Professions graduates from Southwest Baptist University comes in at $24,145.
Best-Paid Careers for Health Professions Graduates
Students who finish Health Professions program at Southwest Baptist University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the highest-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.