Health Professions at University of Nevada-Las Vegas
What traits are you looking for in a school for Health Professions, consider the program at University of Nevada-Las Vegas. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
University of Nevada-Las Vegas is located in Las Vegas, NV.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of Nevada-Las Vegas
Online coursework is an option at University of Nevada-Las Vegas. Among 32,911 students, 3,840 (12%) studied exclusively online and 16,321 (50%) took at least some classes online.
Health Professions Rankings at University of Nevada-Las Vegas
These rankings give you a sense of how University of Nevada-Las Vegas’s Health Professions program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nevada | #3 of 23 |
| Best Value | Nevada | #3 of 19 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #102 of 451 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #115 of 428 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #379 of 3,031 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #557 of 3,004 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nevada | #3 of 23 |
| Best Value | Nevada | #3 of 19 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #102 of 451 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #115 of 428 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #379 of 3,031 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #557 of 3,004 |
Earnings for Health Professions Graduates from University of Nevada-Las Vegas
Graduates of University of Nevada-Las Vegas’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 | $86,296 |
| 2 years | $86,621 |
| 3 years | $90,049 |
| 4 years | $94,115 |
| 5 years | $101,978 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Health Professions graduates from University of Nevada-Las Vegas take home a median $94,115, compared with $60,972 for all University of Nevada-Las Vegas graduates — about 54% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Health Professions graduates from University of Nevada-Las Vegas comes in at $20,678.
Best-Paid Careers for Health Professions Graduates
Those who complete Health Professions program at University of Nevada-Las Vegas work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the top-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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