Health Professions at University of Utah
If you plan to study Health Professions, you may want to check out the program at University of Utah. Get started with the following essential facts.
University of Utah is located in Salt Lake City, UT.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of Utah
Online coursework is an option at University of Utah. Among 36,894 students, 2,249 (6%) studied exclusively online and 15,066 (41%) took at least some classes online.
Health Professions Rankings at University of Utah
Rankings can help you compare University of Utah’s Health Professions program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Utah | #1 of 24 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #5 of 101 |
| Best Value | Utah | #10 of 26 |
| Best Value | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #42 of 102 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #319 of 3,031 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #893 of 3,004 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Utah | #1 of 24 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #5 of 101 |
| Best Value | Utah | #10 of 26 |
| Best Value | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #42 of 102 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #319 of 3,031 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #893 of 3,004 |
Earnings for Health Professions Graduates from University of Utah
Those who finish University of Utah’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 | $72,070 |
| 2 years | $67,309 |
| 3 years | $74,552 |
| 4 years | $86,007 |
| 5 years | $102,964 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Health Professions graduates from University of Utah earn a median of $86,007, compared with $74,538 for all University of Utah graduates — about 15% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Health Professions graduates from University of Utah comes in at $21,776.
Top-Paying Careers for Health Professions Graduates
Students who finish Health Professions program at University of Utah pursue many career paths. Below are the best-paid 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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