Health Professions at CUNY LaGuardia Community College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Health Professions, you may want to check out the program at CUNY LaGuardia Community College. Get started with the following essential facts.
CUNY LaGuardia Community College sits in Long Island City, NY.
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Online Class Availability at CUNY LaGuardia Community College
Distance learning is available at CUNY LaGuardia Community College. Of 14,494 students, 920 (6%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 5,078 (35%) took at least some classes online.
Health Professions Rankings at CUNY LaGuardia Community College
These rankings give you a sense of how CUNY LaGuardia Community College’s Health Professions program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #16 of 468 |
| Best Value | New York | #17 of 183 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New York | #43 of 198 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #99 of 493 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #108 of 3,004 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #327 of 3,031 |
Earnings for Health Professions Graduates from CUNY LaGuardia Community College
Students who complete CUNY LaGuardia 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 | $58,292 |
| 2 years | $53,346 |
| 3 years | $61,586 |
| 4 years | $70,858 |
| 5 years | $72,866 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Health Professions graduates from CUNY LaGuardia Community College report median earnings of $70,858, compared with $41,332 for all CUNY LaGuardia Community College graduates — about 71% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Health Professions graduates from CUNY LaGuardia Community College is $12,430.
Top-Paying Careers for Health Professions Graduates
Students who finish Health Professions program at CUNY LaGuardia Community College work across a variety of fields. Here 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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