Health Professions at Baton Rouge Community College
If you plan to study Health Professions, you may want to check out the program at Baton Rouge Community College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Baton Rouge Community College sits in Baton Rouge, LA.
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Studying Online at Baton Rouge Community College
Distance learning is available at Baton Rouge Community College. Of 11,182 students, 6,300 (56%) studied exclusively online and 2,574 (23%) took at least some classes online.
Health Professions Rankings at Baton Rouge Community College
These rankings give you a sense of how Baton Rouge Community College’s Health Professions program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Louisiana | #11 of 59 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Louisiana | #26 of 61 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #282 of 799 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #417 of 728 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #918 of 3,004 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1855 of 3,031 |
Earnings for Health Professions Graduates from Baton Rouge Community College
Graduates of Baton Rouge Community College’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 | $41,855 |
| 2 years | $54,352 |
| 3 years | $50,933 |
| 4 years | $53,800 |
| 5 years | $61,416 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Health Professions graduates from Baton Rouge Community College report median earnings of $53,800, compared with $40,727 for all Baton Rouge Community College graduates — about 32% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Health Professions graduates from Baton Rouge Community College stands at $19,275.
Best-Paid Careers for Health Professions Graduates
Those who complete Health Professions program at Baton Rouge Community College work across a variety of fields. Below 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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