Health Professions at Dakota County Technical College
If you plan to study Health Professions, consider the program at Dakota County Technical College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Dakota County Technical College is located in Rosemount, MN.
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Online & Distance Learning at Dakota County Technical College
Many students take online classes at Dakota County Technical College. Of 2,894 students, 621 (21%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 766 (26%) took at least some classes online.
Health Professions Rankings at Dakota County Technical College
Rankings can help you compare Dakota County Technical College’s Health Professions program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Minnesota | #10 of 57 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Minnesota | #14 of 58 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #47 of 289 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #51 of 276 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #671 of 3,031 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #774 of 3,004 |
Earnings for Health Professions Graduates from Dakota County Technical College
Graduates of Dakota County Technical 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 | $39,859 |
| 2 years | $37,291 |
| 3 years | $39,621 |
| 4 years | $40,799 |
| 5 years | $46,593 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Health Professions graduates from Dakota County Technical College report median earnings of $40,799, compared with $49,491 for all Dakota County Technical College graduates — about 18% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Health Professions graduates from Dakota County Technical College stands at $12,505.
Top-Paying Careers for Health Professions Graduates
Students who finish Health Professions program at Dakota County Technical College pursue many career paths. 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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