Health Professions at University of California-Merced
What traits are you looking for in a school for Health Professions, take a look at what University of California-Merced. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
University of California-Merced sits in Merced, CA.
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Studying Online at University of California-Merced
Many students take online classes at University of California-Merced. Among 9,110 students, 2 (0%) studied exclusively online and 960 (11%) took at least some classes online.
Health Professions Rankings at University of California-Merced
Use these rankings to compare University of California-Merced’s Health Professions program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #38 of 317 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #48 of 451 |
| Best Value | California | #99 of 302 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #147 of 3,031 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #148 of 428 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #770 of 3,004 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #38 of 317 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #48 of 451 |
| Best Value | California | #99 of 302 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #147 of 3,031 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #148 of 428 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #770 of 3,004 |
Earnings for Health Professions Graduates from University of California-Merced
Students who complete University of California-Merced’s Health Professions program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $32,099 |
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Health Professions graduates from University of California-Merced is $15,502.
Top-Paying Careers for Health Professions Graduates
Those who complete Health Professions program at University of California-Merced go on to a range of careers. Below are the highest-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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