Health Professions at College of the Mainland
What traits are you looking for in a school for Health Professions, you may want to check out the program at College of the Mainland. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
College of the Mainland is located in Texas City, TX.
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Studying Online at College of the Mainland
Many students take online classes at College of the Mainland. Of 5,127 students, 809 (16%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,444 (28%) took at least some classes online.
Health Professions Rankings at College of the Mainland
Rankings can help you compare College of the Mainland’s Health Professions program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Texas | #4 of 181 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #5 of 302 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #53 of 189 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #53 of 3,004 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #71 of 302 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #826 of 3,031 |
Earnings for Health Professions Graduates from College of the Mainland
Students who complete College of the Mainland’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 | $65,509 |
| 2 years | $72,369 |
| 3 years | $72,740 |
| 4 years | $77,498 |
| 5 years | $86,657 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Health Professions graduates from College of the Mainland take home a median $77,498, compared with $55,022 for all College of the Mainland graduates — about 41% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Health Professions graduates from College of the Mainland is $18,000.
Highest-Paying Careers for Health Professions Graduates
Graduates of the Health Professions program at College of the Mainland work across a variety of fields. 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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