Health Professions at Valdosta State University
If you are interested in studying Health Professions, consider the program at Valdosta State University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Valdosta State University is located in Valdosta, GA.
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Online & Distance Learning at Valdosta State University
Many students take online classes at Valdosta State University. Among 10,262 students, 4,718 (46%) studied exclusively online and 2,960 (29%) took at least some classes online.
Health Professions Rankings at Valdosta State University
These rankings give you a sense of how Valdosta State University’s Health Professions program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Georgia | #35 of 83 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Georgia | #48 of 78 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #315 of 799 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #441 of 728 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1077 of 3,004 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1935 of 3,031 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Georgia | #35 of 83 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Georgia | #48 of 78 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #315 of 799 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #441 of 728 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1077 of 3,004 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1935 of 3,031 |
Earnings for Health Professions Graduates from Valdosta State University
Students who complete Valdosta State University’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 | $52,478 |
| 2 years | $50,506 |
| 3 years | $56,902 |
| 4 years | $57,866 |
| 5 years | $61,192 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Health Professions graduates from Valdosta State University take home a median $57,866, compared with $49,491 for all Valdosta State University graduates — about 17% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Health Professions graduates from Valdosta State University stands at $28,825.
Top-Paying Careers for Health Professions Graduates
Graduates of the Health Professions program at Valdosta State University go on to a range of careers. Here are 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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