Health Professions at Mountain Gateway Community College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Health Professions, you may want to check out the program at Mountain Gateway Community College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Mountain Gateway Community College is in Clifton Forge, VA.
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Online Class Availability at Mountain Gateway Community College
Distance learning is available at Mountain Gateway Community College. Among 989 students, 83 (8%) studied exclusively online and 260 (26%) took at least some classes online.
Health Professions Rankings at Mountain Gateway Community College
These rankings give you a sense of how Mountain Gateway Community College’s Health Professions program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Virginia | #18 of 68 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Virginia | #45 of 71 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #199 of 799 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #460 of 728 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #582 of 3,004 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1979 of 3,031 |
Earnings for Health Professions Graduates from Mountain Gateway Community College
Graduates of Mountain Gateway Community College’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 | $56,167 |
| 2 years | $51,035 |
| 3 years | $55,076 |
| 4 years | $58,417 |
| 5 years | $58,997 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Health Professions graduates from Mountain Gateway Community College earn a median of $58,417, compared with $39,436 for all Mountain Gateway Community College graduates — about 48% higher than the school-wide median.
Top-Paying Careers for Health Professions Graduates
Graduates of the Health Professions program at Mountain Gateway Community College pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Health Professions graduates, 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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