Health Professions at Western Illinois University
If you are interested in studying Health Professions, take a look at what Western Illinois University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Western Illinois University is located in Macomb, IL.
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Studying Online at Western Illinois University
Many students take online classes at Western Illinois University. Of 6,332 students, 1,607 (25%) studied exclusively online and 2,917 (46%) took at least some classes online.
Health Professions Rankings at Western Illinois University
Rankings can help you compare Western Illinois University’s Health Professions program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Illinois | #48 of 102 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #58 of 116 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #127 of 434 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #161 of 465 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #922 of 3,004 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1175 of 3,031 |
Earnings for Health Professions Graduates from Western Illinois University
Those who finish Western Illinois 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 | $53,651 |
| 2 years | $53,448 |
| 3 years | $59,738 |
| 4 years | $62,401 |
| 5 years | $65,596 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Health Professions graduates from Western Illinois University earn a median of $62,401, compared with $53,962 for all Western Illinois University graduates — about 16% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Health Professions graduates from Western Illinois University comes in at $27,938.
Top-Paying Careers for Health Professions Graduates
Students who finish Health Professions program at Western Illinois University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks 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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