Health Professions at West Texas A & M University
If you are interested in studying Health Professions, consider the program at West Texas A & M University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
West Texas A & M University sits in Canyon, TX.
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Online & Distance Learning at West Texas A & M University
Many students take online classes at West Texas A & M University. Among 9,045 students, 3,168 (35%) studied exclusively online and 2,729 (30%) took at least some classes online.
Health Professions Rankings at West Texas A & M University
Rankings can help you compare West Texas A & M University’s Health Professions program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #49 of 189 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #67 of 302 |
| Best Value | Texas | #102 of 181 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #187 of 302 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #797 of 3,031 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1716 of 3,004 |
Earnings for Health Professions Graduates from West Texas A & M University
Those who finish West Texas A & M University’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 | $48,362 |
| 2 years | $47,677 |
| 3 years | $55,561 |
| 4 years | $62,787 |
| 5 years | $77,789 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Health Professions graduates from West Texas A & M University report median earnings of $62,787, compared with $51,655 for all West Texas A & M University graduates — about 22% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Health Professions graduates from West Texas A & M University stands at $23,067.
Best-Paid Careers for Health Professions Graduates
Those who complete Health Professions program at West Texas A & M University pursue many career paths. 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
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