Health Professions at Columbia State Community College
If you are interested in studying Health Professions, take a look at what Columbia State Community College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Columbia State Community College is located in Columbia, TN.
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Online Class Availability at Columbia State Community College
Many students take online classes at Columbia State Community College. Among 5,712 students, 1,432 (25%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,818 (32%) took at least some classes online.
Health Professions Rankings at Columbia State Community College
Rankings can help you compare Columbia State Community College’s Health Professions program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Tennessee | #2 of 78 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Tennessee | #17 of 56 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #54 of 799 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #190 of 3,004 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #205 of 728 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1234 of 3,031 |
Earnings for Health Professions Graduates from Columbia State Community College
Those who finish Columbia State Community 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 | $45,548 |
| 2 years | $46,116 |
| 3 years | $48,040 |
| 4 years | $52,520 |
| 5 years | $60,958 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Health Professions graduates from Columbia State Community College report median earnings of $52,520, compared with $40,223 for all Columbia State Community College graduates — about 31% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Health Professions graduates from Columbia State Community College stands at $15,256.
Highest-Paying Careers for Health Professions Graduates
Students who finish Health Professions program at Columbia State Community College go on to a range of careers. 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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