Health Professions at University of Illinois Chicago
If you are interested in studying Health Professions, you may want to check out the program at University of Illinois Chicago. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of Illinois Chicago is located in Chicago, IL.
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Studying Online at University of Illinois Chicago
Distance learning is available at University of Illinois Chicago. Among 33,906 students, 4,153 (12%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 18,836 (56%) took at least some classes online.
Health Professions Rankings at University of Illinois Chicago
Rankings can help you compare University of Illinois Chicago’s Health Professions program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #6 of 116 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #22 of 465 |
| Best Value | Illinois | #43 of 102 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #103 of 434 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #190 of 3,031 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #753 of 3,004 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #6 of 116 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #22 of 465 |
| Best Value | Illinois | #43 of 102 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #103 of 434 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #190 of 3,031 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #753 of 3,004 |
Earnings for Health Professions Graduates from University of Illinois Chicago
Students who complete University of Illinois Chicago’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 | $75,240 |
| 2 years | $81,460 |
| 3 years | $81,975 |
| 4 years | $94,535 |
| 5 years | $124,575 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Health Professions graduates from University of Illinois Chicago take home a median $94,535, compared with $73,881 for all University of Illinois Chicago graduates — about 28% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Health Professions graduates from University of Illinois Chicago stands at $20,331.
Highest-Paying Careers for Health Professions Graduates
Students who finish Health Professions program at University of Illinois Chicago work across a variety of fields. 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.