Health Professions at Carl Sandburg College
If you plan to study Health Professions, you may want to check out the program at Carl Sandburg College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Carl Sandburg College sits in Galesburg, IL.
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Studying Online at Carl Sandburg College
Distance learning is available at Carl Sandburg College. Of 1,603 students, 480 (30%) studied exclusively online and 554 (35%) took at least some classes online.
Health Professions Rankings at Carl Sandburg College
Rankings can help you compare Carl Sandburg College’s Health Professions program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Illinois | #1 of 102 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #5 of 434 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #52 of 116 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #72 of 3,004 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #147 of 465 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1096 of 3,031 |
Earnings for Health Professions Graduates from Carl Sandburg College
Graduates of Carl Sandburg 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 | $46,352 |
| 2 years | $43,094 |
| 3 years | $49,724 |
| 4 years | $50,052 |
| 5 years | $57,683 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Health Professions graduates from Carl Sandburg College earn a median of $50,052, compared with $34,905 for all Carl Sandburg College graduates — about 43% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Health Professions graduates from Carl Sandburg College comes in at $9,906.
Highest-Paying Careers for Health Professions Graduates
Graduates of the Health Professions program at Carl Sandburg College pursue many career paths. Below 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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