Health Professions at Delgado Community College
If you are interested in studying Health Professions, take a look at what Delgado Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Delgado Community College is located in New Orleans, LA.
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Online Class Availability at Delgado Community College
Distance learning is available at Delgado Community College. Among 12,712 students, 5,276 (42%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,400 (27%) took at least some classes online.
Health Professions Rankings at Delgado Community College
Rankings can help you compare Delgado Community College’s Health Professions program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Louisiana | #19 of 59 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Louisiana | #21 of 61 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #312 of 799 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #366 of 728 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1073 of 3,004 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1731 of 3,031 |
Earnings for Health Professions Graduates from Delgado Community College
Students who complete Delgado 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 | $49,264 |
| 2 years | $46,774 |
| 3 years | $49,278 |
| 4 years | $52,831 |
| 5 years | $64,154 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Health Professions graduates from Delgado Community College take home a median $52,831, compared with $42,743 for all Delgado Community College graduates — about 24% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Health Professions graduates from Delgado Community College is $30,891.
Best-Paid Careers for Health Professions Graduates
Students who finish Health Professions program at Delgado Community College work across a variety of fields. Below are 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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