Health Professions at University of West Alabama
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University of West Alabama is located in Livingston, AL.
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Studying Online at University of West Alabama
Online coursework is an option at University of West Alabama. Among 6,820 students, 5,126 (75%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 591 (9%) took at least some classes online.
Health Professions Rankings at University of West Alabama
These rankings give you a sense of how University of West Alabama’s Health Professions program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Alabama | #14 of 42 |
| Best Value | Alabama | #18 of 49 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #199 of 728 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #339 of 799 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1160 of 3,004 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1223 of 3,031 |
Earnings for Health Professions Graduates from University of West Alabama
Students who complete University of West Alabama’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 | $52,682 |
| 2 years | $52,107 |
| 3 years | $54,452 |
| 4 years | $56,375 |
| 5 years | $66,588 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Health Professions graduates from University of West Alabama earn a median of $56,375, compared with $53,010 for all University of West Alabama graduates — about 6% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Health Professions graduates from University of West Alabama comes in at $25,875.
Best-Paid Careers for Health Professions Graduates
Graduates of the Health Professions program at University of West Alabama go on to a range of careers. Below are the highest-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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