Health Professions at College of Western Idaho
What traits are you looking for in a school for Health Professions, consider the program at College of Western Idaho. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
College of Western Idaho is in Nampa, ID.
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Online & Distance Learning at College of Western Idaho
Online coursework is an option at College of Western Idaho. Of 11,015 students, 2,529 (23%) studied exclusively online and 2,535 (23%) took at least some classes online.
Health Professions Rankings at College of Western Idaho
Use these rankings to compare College of Western Idaho’s Health Professions program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Idaho | #3 of 13 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Idaho | #10 of 14 |
| Best Value | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #13 of 102 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #62 of 101 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #586 of 3,004 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1515 of 3,031 |
Earnings for Health Professions Graduates from College of Western Idaho
Graduates of College of Western Idaho’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 | $43,450 |
| 2 years | $44,762 |
| 3 years | $46,547 |
| 4 years | $65,843 |
| 5 years | $62,976 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Health Professions graduates from College of Western Idaho take home a median $65,843, compared with $42,155 for all College of Western Idaho graduates — about 56% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Health Professions graduates from College of Western Idaho comes in at $16,821.
Best-Paid Careers for Health Professions Graduates
Students who finish Health Professions program at College of Western Idaho work across a variety of fields. Here 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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