Health Professions at University of the Southwest
If you plan to study Health Professions, consider the program at University of the Southwest. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
University of the Southwest sits in Hobbs, NM.
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Studying Online at University of the Southwest
Online coursework is an option at University of the Southwest. Of 1,130 students, 838 (74%) studied exclusively online and 277 (25%) took at least some classes online.
Health Professions Rankings at University of the Southwest
Rankings can help you compare University of the Southwest’s Health Professions program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | New Mexico | #11 of 25 |
| Best Value | New Mexico | #23 of 26 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #157 of 302 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #184 of 302 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1624 of 3,031 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1709 of 3,004 |
Earnings for Health Professions Graduates from University of the Southwest
Those who finish University of the Southwest’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 | $41,784 |
| 2 years | $47,260 |
| 4 years | $57,489 |
| 5 years | $60,730 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Health Professions graduates from University of the Southwest earn a median of $57,489, compared with $55,024 for all University of the Southwest graduates — about 4% higher than the school-wide median.
Best-Paid Careers for Health Professions Graduates
Those who complete Health Professions program at University of the Southwest work across a variety of fields. Here are 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.