Health Professions at University of Houston
If you are interested in studying Health Professions, you may want to check out the program at University of Houston. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of Houston is in Houston, TX.
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Online Class Availability at University of Houston
Online coursework is an option at University of Houston. Of 47,980 students, 5,933 (12%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 26,962 (56%) took at least some classes online.
Health Professions Rankings at University of Houston
Use these rankings to compare University of Houston’s Health Professions program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #36 of 189 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #49 of 302 |
| Best Value | Texas | #72 of 181 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #138 of 302 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #621 of 3,031 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1058 of 3,004 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #36 of 189 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #49 of 302 |
| Best Value | Texas | #72 of 181 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #138 of 302 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #621 of 3,031 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1058 of 3,004 |
Earnings for Health Professions Graduates from University of Houston
Those who finish University of Houston’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 | $58,287 |
| 2 years | $61,062 |
| 3 years | $64,844 |
| 4 years | $71,396 |
| 5 years | $93,286 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Health Professions graduates from University of Houston report median earnings of $71,396, compared with $66,496 for all University of Houston graduates — about 7% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Health Professions graduates from University of Houston stands at $22,511.
Best-Paid Careers for Health Professions Graduates
Graduates of the Health Professions program at University of Houston go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the best-paid 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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