Health Professions at University of Georgia
If you plan to study Health Professions, you may want to check out the program at University of Georgia. Get started with the following essential facts.
University of Georgia sits in Athens, GA.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of Georgia
Distance learning is available at University of Georgia. Among 43,146 students, 1,664 (4%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 8,365 (19%) took at least some classes online.
Health Professions Rankings at University of Georgia
Rankings can help you compare University of Georgia’s Health Professions program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Georgia | #3 of 78 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #8 of 728 |
| Best Value | Georgia | #30 of 83 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #104 of 3,031 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #272 of 799 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #862 of 3,004 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Georgia | #3 of 78 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #8 of 728 |
| Best Value | Georgia | #30 of 83 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #104 of 3,031 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #272 of 799 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #862 of 3,004 |
Earnings for Health Professions Graduates from University of Georgia
Those who finish University of Georgia’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 | $69,144 |
| 2 years | $78,917 |
| 3 years | $84,742 |
| 4 years | $84,271 |
| 5 years | $93,556 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Health Professions graduates from University of Georgia earn a median of $84,271, compared with $65,444 for all University of Georgia graduates — about 29% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Health Professions graduates from University of Georgia stands at $21,516.
Highest-Paying Careers for Health Professions Graduates
Those who complete Health Professions program at University of Georgia go on to a range of careers. Here are the best-paid 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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