Health Professions at University of West Florida
If you plan to study Health Professions, you may want to check out the program at University of West Florida. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
University of West Florida is located in Pensacola, FL.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of West Florida
Distance learning is available at University of West Florida. Of 14,822 students, 7,238 (49%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 5,222 (35%) took at least some classes online.
Health Professions Rankings at University of West Florida
These rankings give you a sense of how University of West Florida’s Health Professions program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Florida | #21 of 158 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Florida | #30 of 137 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #126 of 728 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #174 of 799 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #493 of 3,004 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #912 of 3,031 |
Earnings for Health Professions Graduates from University of West Florida
Students who complete University of West Florida’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 | $58,370 |
| 2 years | $58,365 |
| 3 years | $56,182 |
| 4 years | $68,216 |
| 5 years | $71,778 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Health Professions graduates from University of West Florida earn a median of $68,216, compared with $50,198 for all University of West Florida graduates — about 36% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Health Professions graduates from University of West Florida comes in at $22,052.
Highest-Paying Careers for Health Professions Graduates
Graduates of the Health Professions program at University of West Florida pursue many career paths. 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
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