Health Professions at University of Wisconsin-River Falls
If you plan to study Health Professions, take a look at what University of Wisconsin-River Falls. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of Wisconsin-River Falls is in River Falls, WI.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of Wisconsin-River Falls
Many students take online classes at University of Wisconsin-River Falls. Among 5,243 students, 344 (7%) studied exclusively online and 2,784 (53%) took at least some classes online.
Health Professions Rankings at University of Wisconsin-River Falls
Rankings can help you compare University of Wisconsin-River Falls’s Health Professions program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Wisconsin | #23 of 50 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Wisconsin | #39 of 52 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #178 of 434 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #253 of 465 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1327 of 3,004 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1811 of 3,031 |
Earnings for Health Professions Graduates from University of Wisconsin-River Falls
Those who finish University of Wisconsin-River Falls’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 | $42,028 |
| 2 years | $39,480 |
| 3 years | $49,373 |
| 4 years | $49,812 |
| 5 years | $57,383 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Health Professions graduates from University of Wisconsin-River Falls take home a median $49,812, compared with $52,070 for all University of Wisconsin-River Falls graduates — about 4% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Health Professions graduates from University of Wisconsin-River Falls is $22,500.
Best-Paid Careers for Health Professions Graduates
Graduates of the Health Professions program at University of Wisconsin-River Falls go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks 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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