Health Professions at College of Southern Maryland
If you plan to study Health Professions, consider the program at College of Southern Maryland. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
College of Southern Maryland is in La Plata, MD.
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Online & Distance Learning at College of Southern Maryland
Many students take online classes at College of Southern Maryland. Among 5,062 students, 1,205 (24%) studied exclusively online and 2,529 (50%) took at least some classes online.
Health Professions Rankings at College of Southern Maryland
These rankings give you a sense of how College of Southern Maryland’s Health Professions program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Maryland | #11 of 40 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Maryland | #25 of 39 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #70 of 468 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #218 of 493 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #699 of 3,004 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1083 of 3,031 |
Earnings for Health Professions Graduates from College of Southern Maryland
Those who finish College of Southern Maryland’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 | $57,691 |
| 2 years | $56,641 |
| 3 years | $61,812 |
| 4 years | $56,985 |
| 5 years | $75,040 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Health Professions graduates from College of Southern Maryland take home a median $56,985, compared with $41,819 for all College of Southern Maryland graduates — about 36% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Health Professions graduates from College of Southern Maryland is $14,500.
Highest-Paying Careers for Health Professions Graduates
Students who finish Health Professions program at College of Southern Maryland 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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