Health Professions at Western Michigan University
If you are interested in studying Health Professions, you may want to check out the program at Western Michigan University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Western Michigan University is in Kalamazoo, MI.
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Studying Online at Western Michigan University
Many students take online classes at Western Michigan University. Among 16,744 students, 2,238 (13%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 7,676 (46%) took at least some classes online.
Health Professions Rankings at Western Michigan University
Use these rankings to compare Western Michigan University’s Health Professions program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Michigan | #10 of 92 |
| Best Value | Michigan | #44 of 90 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #72 of 465 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #213 of 434 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #602 of 3,031 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1495 of 3,004 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Michigan | #10 of 92 |
| Best Value | Michigan | #44 of 90 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #72 of 465 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #213 of 434 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #602 of 3,031 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1495 of 3,004 |
Earnings for Health Professions Graduates from Western Michigan University
Those who finish Western Michigan 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 | $55,296 |
| 2 years | $53,585 |
| 3 years | $61,067 |
| 4 years | $63,074 |
| 5 years | $69,578 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Health Professions graduates from Western Michigan University earn a median of $63,074, compared with $58,084 for all Western Michigan University graduates — about 9% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Health Professions graduates from Western Michigan University stands at $27,302.
Highest-Paying Careers for Health Professions Graduates
Graduates of the Health Professions program at Western Michigan University go on to a range of careers. Below are the best-paid 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.