Health Professions at University of Southern California
If you plan to study Health Professions, consider the program at University of Southern California. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of Southern California is located in Los Angeles, CA.
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Studying Online at University of Southern California
Many students take online classes at University of Southern California. Of 46,566 students, 6,077 (13%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 9,437 (20%) took at least some classes online.
Health Professions Rankings at University of Southern California
Rankings can help you compare University of Southern California’s Health Professions program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #4 of 317 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #5 of 451 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #17 of 3,031 |
| Best Value | California | #245 of 302 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #348 of 428 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #2668 of 3,004 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #4 of 317 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #5 of 451 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #17 of 3,031 |
| Best Value | California | #245 of 302 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #348 of 428 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #2668 of 3,004 |
Earnings for Health Professions Graduates from University of Southern California
Students who complete University of Southern California’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 | $79,109 |
| 2 years | $83,196 |
| 3 years | $93,182 |
| 4 years | $105,653 |
| 5 years | $123,717 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Health Professions graduates from University of Southern California take home a median $105,653, compared with $101,273 for all University of Southern California graduates — about 4% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Health Professions graduates from University of Southern California comes in at $15,250.
Top-Paying Careers for Health Professions Graduates
Those who complete Health Professions program at University of Southern California work across a variety of fields. Here are the highest-paying careers for Health Professions majors, 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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