Health Professions at Centra College
If you are interested in studying Health Professions, consider the program at Centra College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Centra College is located in Lynchburg, VA.
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Online Class Availability at Centra College
Online coursework is an option at Centra College. Among 219 students, 24 (11%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 0 (0%) took at least some classes online.
Health Professions Rankings at Centra College
Rankings can help you compare Centra College’s Health Professions program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Virginia | #54 of 68 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Virginia | #64 of 71 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #607 of 728 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #687 of 799 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #2533 of 3,004 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #2682 of 3,031 |
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Virginia | #54 of 68 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Virginia | #64 of 71 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #607 of 728 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #687 of 799 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #2533 of 3,004 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #2682 of 3,031 |
Earnings for Health Professions Graduates from Centra College
Those who finish Centra College’s Health Professions program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $56,992 |
| 2 years | $49,562 |
| 3 years | $49,824 |
| 4 years | $54,676 |
| 5 years | $59,724 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Health Professions graduates from Centra College take home a median $54,676, compared with $54,676 for all Centra College graduates — about 0% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Health Professions graduates from Centra College stands at $15,341.
Top-Paying Careers for Health Professions Graduates
Graduates of the Health Professions program at Centra College work across a variety of fields. Below are the highest-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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