Health Professions at Wichita State University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Health Professions, consider the program at Wichita State University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Wichita State University is located in Wichita, KS.
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Online & Distance Learning at Wichita State University
Distance learning is available at Wichita State University. Of 16,689 students, 4,761 (29%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 5,354 (32%) took at least some classes online.
Health Professions Rankings at Wichita State University
These rankings give you a sense of how Wichita State University’s Health Professions program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Kansas | #23 of 49 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Kansas | #28 of 51 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #104 of 276 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #124 of 289 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1163 of 3,004 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1312 of 3,031 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Kansas | #23 of 49 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Kansas | #28 of 51 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #104 of 276 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #124 of 289 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1163 of 3,004 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1312 of 3,031 |
Earnings for Health Professions Graduates from Wichita State University
Students who complete Wichita State 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 | $67,540 |
| 2 years | $67,280 |
| 3 years | $69,883 |
| 4 years | $64,455 |
| 5 years | $68,700 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Health Professions graduates from Wichita State University report median earnings of $64,455, compared with $52,641 for all Wichita State University graduates — about 22% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Health Professions graduates from Wichita State University stands at $24,818.
Highest-Paying Careers for Health Professions Graduates
Students who finish Health Professions program at Wichita State University pursue many career paths. Here 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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