Health Professions at Valparaiso University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Health Professions, consider the program at Valparaiso University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Valparaiso University is in Valparaiso, IN.
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Studying Online at Valparaiso University
Online coursework is an option at Valparaiso University. Of 2,579 students, 112 (4%) studied exclusively online and 930 (36%) took at least some classes online.
Health Professions Rankings at Valparaiso University
Use these rankings to compare Valparaiso University’s Health Professions program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Indiana | #10 of 51 |
| Best Value | Indiana | #27 of 50 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #69 of 465 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #273 of 434 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #592 of 3,031 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1794 of 3,004 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Indiana | #10 of 51 |
| Best Value | Indiana | #27 of 50 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #69 of 465 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #273 of 434 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #592 of 3,031 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1794 of 3,004 |
Earnings for Health Professions Graduates from Valparaiso University
Those who finish Valparaiso 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 | $76,012 |
| 2 years | $83,659 |
| 3 years | $85,221 |
| 4 years | $94,083 |
| 5 years | $81,868 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Health Professions graduates from Valparaiso University report median earnings of $94,083, compared with $66,064 for all Valparaiso University graduates — about 42% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Health Professions graduates from Valparaiso University is $24,955.
Best-Paid Careers for Health Professions Graduates
Students who finish Health Professions program at Valparaiso University work across a variety of fields. Below are the top-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
More about our data sources and methodologies.