Health Professions at University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
If you plan to study Health Professions, take a look at what University of Wisconsin-La Crosse. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse is in La Crosse, WI.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
Many students take online classes at University of Wisconsin-La Crosse. Of 10,446 students, 532 (5%) studied exclusively online and 5,068 (49%) took at least some classes online.
Health Professions Rankings at University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
These rankings give you a sense of how University of Wisconsin-La Crosse’s Health Professions program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Wisconsin | #5 of 52 |
| Best Value | Wisconsin | #22 of 50 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #33 of 465 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #156 of 434 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #331 of 3,031 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1158 of 3,004 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Wisconsin | #5 of 52 |
| Best Value | Wisconsin | #22 of 50 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #33 of 465 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #156 of 434 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #331 of 3,031 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1158 of 3,004 |
Earnings for Health Professions Graduates from University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
Those who finish University of Wisconsin-La Crosse’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 | $62,942 |
| 2 years | $60,183 |
| 3 years | $65,353 |
| 4 years | $70,179 |
| 5 years | $71,882 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Health Professions graduates from University of Wisconsin-La Crosse take home a median $70,179, compared with $61,833 for all University of Wisconsin-La Crosse graduates — about 13% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Health Professions graduates from University of Wisconsin-La Crosse stands at $23,656.
Highest-Paying Careers for Health Professions Graduates
Graduates of the Health Professions program at University of Wisconsin-La Crosse go on to a range of careers. Here 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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