Health Professions at Community College of Philadelphia
If you plan to study Health Professions, you may want to check out the program at Community College of Philadelphia. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Community College of Philadelphia sits in Philadelphia, PA.
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Online & Distance Learning at Community College of Philadelphia
Online coursework is an option at Community College of Philadelphia. Of 12,926 students, 5,205 (40%) studied exclusively online and 4,821 (37%) took at least some classes online.
Health Professions Rankings at Community College of Philadelphia
Use these rankings to compare Community College of Philadelphia’s Health Professions program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Pennsylvania | #17 of 155 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Pennsylvania | #61 of 161 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #110 of 468 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #227 of 493 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1088 of 3,004 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1148 of 3,031 |
Earnings for Health Professions Graduates from Community College of Philadelphia
Those who finish Community College of Philadelphia’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 | $38,420 |
| 2 years | $54,021 |
| 3 years | $63,317 |
| 4 years | $65,108 |
| 5 years | $64,374 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Health Professions graduates from Community College of Philadelphia earn a median of $65,108, compared with $45,039 for all Community College of Philadelphia graduates — about 45% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Health Professions graduates from Community College of Philadelphia stands at $20,187.
Highest-Paying Careers for Health Professions Graduates
Students who finish Health Professions program at Community College of Philadelphia pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the best-paid 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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