Health Professions at Worcester State University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Health Professions, consider the program at Worcester State University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Worcester State University is in Worcester, MA.
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Online Class Availability at Worcester State University
Distance learning is available at Worcester State University. Of 5,745 students, 747 (13%) studied exclusively online and 1,854 (32%) took at least some classes online.
Health Professions Rankings at Worcester State University
Rankings can help you compare Worcester State University’s Health Professions program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #19 of 71 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #26 of 154 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #27 of 76 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #54 of 160 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #533 of 3,031 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1129 of 3,004 |
Earnings for Health Professions Graduates from Worcester State University
Graduates of Worcester State 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 | $55,744 |
| 2 years | $57,307 |
| 3 years | $61,740 |
| 4 years | $66,909 |
| 5 years | $70,895 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Health Professions graduates from Worcester State University report median earnings of $66,909, compared with $56,057 for all Worcester State University graduates — about 19% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Health Professions graduates from Worcester State University stands at $24,952.
Best-Paid Careers for Health Professions Graduates
Graduates of the Health Professions program at Worcester State University go on to a range of careers. Here are the top-paying 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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