Health Professions at Dalton State College
If you are interested in studying Health Professions, you may want to check out the program at Dalton State College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Dalton State College is in Dalton, GA.
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Online Class Availability at Dalton State College
Online coursework is an option at Dalton State College. Among 5,135 students, 670 (13%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,787 (35%) took at least some classes online.
Health Professions Rankings at Dalton State College
These rankings give you a sense of how Dalton State College’s Health Professions program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Georgia | #16 of 83 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Georgia | #36 of 78 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #80 of 799 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #269 of 3,004 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #337 of 728 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1615 of 3,031 |
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Georgia | #16 of 83 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Georgia | #36 of 78 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #80 of 799 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #269 of 3,004 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #337 of 728 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1615 of 3,031 |
Earnings for Health Professions Graduates from Dalton State College
Graduates of Dalton State 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 | $50,692 |
| 2 years | $51,441 |
| 3 years | $54,711 |
| 4 years | $60,934 |
| 5 years | $68,633 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Health Professions graduates from Dalton State College take home a median $60,934, compared with $45,790 for all Dalton State College graduates — about 33% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Health Professions graduates from Dalton State College stands at $14,359.
Best-Paid Careers for Health Professions Graduates
Graduates of the Health Professions program at Dalton State College go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the best-paid 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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