Health Professions at University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth
If you are interested in studying Health Professions, you may want to check out the program at University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth. Get started with the following essential facts.
University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth is located in North Dartmouth, MA.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth
Many students take online classes at University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth. Of 7,968 students, 1,690 (21%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 751 (9%) took at least some classes online.
Health Professions Rankings at University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth
Use these rankings to compare University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth’s Health Professions program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #20 of 76 |
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #28 of 71 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #454 of 3,031 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1665 of 3,004 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #20 of 76 |
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #28 of 71 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #43 of 160 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #56 of 154 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #454 of 3,031 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1665 of 3,004 |
Earnings for Health Professions Graduates from University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth
Those who finish University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth’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 | $86,882 |
| 2 years | $63,722 |
| 3 years | $67,959 |
| 4 years | $70,274 |
| 5 years | $84,624 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Health Professions graduates from University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth take home a median $70,274, compared with $65,700 for all University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth graduates — about 7% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Health Professions graduates from University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth comes in at $28,449.
Best-Paid Careers for Health Professions Graduates
Graduates of the Health Professions program at University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the highest-paying 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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