Health Professions at Western Oregon University
If you plan to study Health Professions, consider the program at Western Oregon University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Western Oregon University sits in Monmouth, OR.
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Studying Online at Western Oregon University
Online coursework is an option at Western Oregon University. Among 3,722 students, 818 (22%) studied exclusively online and 1,884 (51%) took at least some classes online.
Health Professions Rankings at Western Oregon University
These rankings give you a sense of how Western Oregon University’s Health Professions program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Oregon | #20 of 34 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Oregon | #26 of 37 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #218 of 428 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #271 of 451 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1483 of 3,031 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1558 of 3,004 |
Earnings for Health Professions Graduates from Western Oregon University
Those who finish Western Oregon 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 | $38,804 |
| 2 years | $31,133 |
| 3 years | $34,760 |
| 4 years | $43,870 |
| 5 years | $49,490 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Health Professions graduates from Western Oregon University report median earnings of $43,870, compared with $46,183 for all Western Oregon University graduates — about 5% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Health Professions graduates from Western Oregon University is $21,691.
Highest-Paying Careers for Health Professions Graduates
Graduates of the Health Professions program at Western Oregon University go on to a range of careers. 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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