Health Professions at University of Scranton
If you are interested in studying Health Professions, take a look at what University of Scranton. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of Scranton is in Scranton, PA.
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Studying Online at University of Scranton
Many students take online classes at University of Scranton. Of 4,724 students, 449 (10%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 151 (3%) took at least some classes online.
Health Professions Rankings at University of Scranton
Use these rankings to compare University of Scranton’s Health Professions program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Pennsylvania | #6 of 161 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #19 of 493 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #62 of 3,031 |
| Best Value | Pennsylvania | #136 of 155 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #384 of 468 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #2594 of 3,004 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Pennsylvania | #6 of 161 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #19 of 493 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #62 of 3,031 |
| Best Value | Pennsylvania | #136 of 155 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #384 of 468 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #2594 of 3,004 |
Earnings for Health Professions Graduates from University of Scranton
Students who complete University of Scranton’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 | $70,108 |
| 2 years | $71,995 |
| 3 years | $76,791 |
| 4 years | $85,006 |
| 5 years | $94,940 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Health Professions graduates from University of Scranton report median earnings of $85,006, compared with $73,777 for all University of Scranton graduates — about 15% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Health Professions graduates from University of Scranton is $27,000.
Highest-Paying Careers for Health Professions Graduates
Those who complete Health Professions program at University of Scranton pursue many career paths. Below are 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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