Health Professions at Stanford University
If you plan to study Health Professions, take a look at what Stanford University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Stanford University sits in Stanford, CA.
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Online Class Availability at Stanford University
Many students take online classes at Stanford University. Among 18,625 students, 350 (2%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 854 (5%) took at least some classes online.
Health Professions Rankings at Stanford University
These rankings give you a sense of how Stanford University’s Health Professions program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #40 of 317 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #50 of 451 |
| Best Value | California | #92 of 302 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #144 of 428 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #152 of 3,031 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #711 of 3,004 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #40 of 317 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #50 of 451 |
| Best Value | California | #92 of 302 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #144 of 428 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #152 of 3,031 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #711 of 3,004 |
Earnings for Health Professions Graduates from Stanford University
Graduates of Stanford 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 | $68,238 |
| 2 years | $67,748 |
| 3 years | $75,999 |
| 4 years | $101,249 |
| 5 years | $146,203 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Health Professions graduates from Stanford University earn a median of $101,249, compared with $153,326 for all Stanford University graduates — about 34% lower than the school-wide median.
Best-Paid Careers for Health Professions Graduates
Students who finish Health Professions program at Stanford University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the top-paying 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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