Health Professions at Westfield State University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Health Professions, you may want to check out the program at Westfield State University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Westfield State University is located in Westfield, MA.
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Online Class Availability at Westfield State University
Online coursework is an option at Westfield State University. Among 4,588 students, 515 (11%) studied exclusively online and 2,058 (45%) took at least some classes online.
Health Professions Rankings at Westfield State University
Use these rankings to compare Westfield State University’s Health Professions program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #16 of 76 |
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #25 of 71 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #316 of 3,031 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1435 of 3,004 |
Earnings for Health Professions Graduates from Westfield State University
Students who complete Westfield State 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 | $71,590 |
| 2 years | $68,331 |
| 3 years | $75,730 |
| 4 years | $84,941 |
| 5 years | $86,414 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Health Professions graduates from Westfield State University earn a median of $84,941, compared with $52,209 for all Westfield State University graduates — about 63% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Health Professions graduates from Westfield State University stands at $26,900.
Best-Paid Careers for Health Professions Graduates
Graduates of the Health Professions program at Westfield State University work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Health Professions majors, 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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