Health Professions at Aurora University
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Aurora University is located in Aurora, IL.
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Online Class Availability at Aurora University
Many students take online classes at Aurora University. Of 5,923 students, 1,827 (31%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 802 (14%) took at least some classes online.
Health Professions Rankings at Aurora University
Use these rankings to compare Aurora University’s Health Professions program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #33 of 116 |
| Best Value | Illinois | #72 of 102 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #87 of 465 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #220 of 434 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #707 of 3,031 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1530 of 3,004 |
Earnings for Health Professions Graduates from Aurora University
Those who finish Aurora 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 | $58,635 |
| 2 years | $55,163 |
| 3 years | $56,896 |
| 4 years | $64,878 |
| 5 years | $78,116 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Health Professions graduates from Aurora University report median earnings of $64,878, compared with $56,326 for all Aurora University graduates — about 15% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Health Professions graduates from Aurora University stands at $23,708.
Highest-Paying Careers for Health Professions Graduates
Graduates of the Health Professions program at Aurora University go on to a range of careers. 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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