Health Professions at West Coast University-Orange County
What traits are you looking for in a school for Health Professions, consider the program at West Coast University-Orange County. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
West Coast University-Orange County is in Anaheim, CA.
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Online Class Availability at West Coast University-Orange County
Many students take online classes at West Coast University-Orange County. Among 4,586 students, 1,648 (36%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,213 (48%) took at least some classes online.
Health Professions Rankings at West Coast University-Orange County
Use these rankings to compare West Coast University-Orange County’s Health Professions program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #79 of 317 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #105 of 451 |
| Best Value | California | #273 of 302 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #387 of 3,031 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #395 of 428 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #2853 of 3,004 |
Earnings for Health Professions Graduates from West Coast University-Orange County
Students who complete West Coast University-Orange County’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 | $92,012 |
| 2 years | $92,355 |
| 3 years | $89,877 |
| 4 years | $97,848 |
| 5 years | $108,488 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Health Professions graduates from West Coast University-Orange County report median earnings of $97,848, compared with $97,848 for all West Coast University-Orange County graduates — about 0% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Health Professions graduates from West Coast University-Orange County is $37,140.
Highest-Paying Careers for Health Professions Graduates
Graduates of the Health Professions program at West Coast University-Orange County pursue many career paths. Here 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
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