Health Professions at University of Chicago
If you plan to study Health Professions, you may want to check out the program at University of Chicago. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of Chicago is in Chicago, IL.
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Online Class Availability at University of Chicago
Online coursework is an option at University of Chicago. Of 18,566 students, 102 (1%) studied exclusively online and 0 (0%) took at least some classes online.
Health Professions Rankings at University of Chicago
Use these rankings to compare University of Chicago’s Health Professions program to other colleges that offer this major.
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #15 of 116 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #34 of 465 |
| Best Value | Illinois | #69 of 102 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #211 of 434 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #336 of 3,031 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1474 of 3,004 |
Earnings for Health Professions Graduates from University of Chicago
Those who finish University of Chicago’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 | $59,645 |
| 2 years | $59,751 |
| 3 years | $73,098 |
| 4 years | $89,242 |
| 5 years | $143,277 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Health Professions graduates from University of Chicago take home a median $89,242, compared with $98,855 for all University of Chicago graduates — about 10% lower than the school-wide median.
Best-Paid Careers for Health Professions Graduates
Students who finish Health Professions program at University of Chicago work across a variety of fields. 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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