Health Professions at University of Charleston
If you plan to study Health Professions, consider the program at University of Charleston. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
University of Charleston sits in Charleston, WV.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of Charleston
Distance learning is available at University of Charleston. Of 3,062 students, 1,703 (56%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 839 (27%) took at least some classes online.
Health Professions Rankings at University of Charleston
Rankings can help you compare University of Charleston’s Health Professions program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | West Virginia | #5 of 33 |
| Best Value | West Virginia | #37 of 42 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #291 of 728 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #551 of 799 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1496 of 3,031 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1929 of 3,004 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | West Virginia | #5 of 33 |
| Best Value | West Virginia | #37 of 42 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #291 of 728 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #551 of 799 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1496 of 3,031 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1929 of 3,004 |
Earnings for Health Professions Graduates from University of Charleston
Students who complete University of Charleston’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 | $66,749 |
| 2 years | $66,015 |
| 3 years | $70,842 |
| 4 years | $72,592 |
| 5 years | $110,915 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Health Professions graduates from University of Charleston take home a median $72,592, compared with $57,857 for all University of Charleston graduates — about 25% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Health Professions graduates from University of Charleston is $24,111.
Best-Paid Careers for Health Professions Graduates
Graduates of the Health Professions program at University of Charleston 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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