Health Professions at Wilkes University
If you plan to study Health Professions, you may want to check out the program at Wilkes University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Wilkes University is located in Wilkes-Barre, PA.
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Online Class Availability at Wilkes University
Online coursework is an option at Wilkes University. Of 5,381 students, 3,097 (58%) studied exclusively online and 1,264 (23%) took at least some classes online.
Health Professions Rankings at Wilkes University
These rankings give you a sense of how Wilkes University’s Health Professions program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Pennsylvania | #48 of 161 |
| Best Value | Pennsylvania | #115 of 155 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #176 of 493 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #350 of 468 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #694 of 3,031 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #2432 of 3,004 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Pennsylvania | #48 of 161 |
| Best Value | Pennsylvania | #115 of 155 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #176 of 493 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #350 of 468 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #694 of 3,031 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #2432 of 3,004 |
Earnings for Health Professions Graduates from Wilkes University
Graduates of Wilkes University’s Health Professions program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $97,050 |
| 2 years | $99,255 |
| 3 years | $97,471 |
| 4 years | $80,206 |
| 5 years | $114,907 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Health Professions graduates from Wilkes University report median earnings of $80,206, compared with $70,330 for all Wilkes University graduates — about 14% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Health Professions graduates from Wilkes University comes in at $28,813.
Top-Paying Careers for Health Professions Graduates
Students who finish Health Professions program at Wilkes University pursue many career paths. Here 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
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