Health Professions at The University of Alabama
If you are interested in studying Health Professions, consider the program at The University of Alabama. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
The University of Alabama is located in Tuscaloosa, AL.
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Online & Distance Learning at The University of Alabama
Many students take online classes at The University of Alabama. Among 40,846 students, 6,289 (15%) studied exclusively online and 11,899 (29%) took at least some classes online.
Health Professions Rankings at The University of Alabama
Use these rankings to compare The University of Alabama’s Health Professions program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Alabama | #3 of 42 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #36 of 728 |
| Best Value | Alabama | #39 of 49 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #343 of 3,031 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #536 of 799 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1835 of 3,004 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Alabama | #3 of 42 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #36 of 728 |
| Best Value | Alabama | #39 of 49 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #343 of 3,031 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #536 of 799 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1835 of 3,004 |
Earnings for Health Professions Graduates from The University of Alabama
Graduates of The University of Alabama’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 | $66,275 |
| 2 years | $80,306 |
| 3 years | $81,202 |
| 4 years | $91,262 |
| 5 years | $72,934 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Health Professions graduates from The University of Alabama earn a median of $91,262, compared with $64,459 for all The University of Alabama graduates — about 42% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Health Professions graduates from The University of Alabama comes in at $25,064.
Top-Paying Careers for Health Professions Graduates
Those who complete Health Professions program at The University of Alabama work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks 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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