Health Professions at University of California-San Diego
What traits are you looking for in a school for Health Professions, you may want to check out the program at University of California-San Diego. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
University of California-San Diego is located in La Jolla, CA.
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Studying Online at University of California-San Diego
Many students take online classes at University of California-San Diego. Among 44,256 students, 236 (1%) studied exclusively online and 7,655 (17%) took at least some classes online.
Health Professions Rankings at University of California-San Diego
Use these rankings to compare University of California-San Diego’s Health Professions program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #13 of 317 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #14 of 451 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #37 of 3,031 |
| Best Value | California | #73 of 302 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #117 of 428 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #570 of 3,004 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #13 of 317 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #14 of 451 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #37 of 3,031 |
| Best Value | California | #73 of 302 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #117 of 428 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #570 of 3,004 |
Earnings for Health Professions Graduates from University of California-San Diego
Students who complete University of California-San Diego’s Health Professions program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $39,025 |
| 2 years | $42,084 |
| 3 years | $49,978 |
| 4 years | $65,540 |
| 5 years | $106,368 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Health Professions graduates from University of California-San Diego report median earnings of $65,540, compared with $84,922 for all University of California-San Diego graduates — about 23% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Health Professions graduates from University of California-San Diego is $15,280.
Highest-Paying Careers for Health Professions Graduates
Graduates of the Health Professions program at University of California-San Diego go on to a range of careers. Here are 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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