Health Professions at Durham Technical Community College
If you plan to study Health Professions, take a look at what Durham Technical Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Durham Technical Community College sits in Durham, NC.
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Studying Online at Durham Technical Community College
Online coursework is an option at Durham Technical Community College. Of 5,157 students, 3,106 (60%) studied exclusively online and 1,227 (24%) took at least some classes online.
Health Professions Rankings at Durham Technical Community College
Rankings can help you compare Durham Technical Community College’s Health Professions program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | North Carolina | #3 of 98 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #13 of 799 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | North Carolina | #29 of 87 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #94 of 3,004 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #212 of 728 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1264 of 3,031 |
Earnings for Health Professions Graduates from Durham Technical Community College
Those who finish Durham Technical 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 | $43,656 |
| 2 years | $49,007 |
| 3 years | $51,508 |
| 4 years | $58,844 |
| 5 years | $71,312 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Health Professions graduates from Durham Technical Community College take home a median $58,844, compared with $41,666 for all Durham Technical Community College graduates — about 41% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Health Professions graduates from Durham Technical Community College comes in at $24,793.
Top-Paying Careers for Health Professions Graduates
Those who complete Health Professions program at Durham Technical Community College pursue many career paths. The table below ranks 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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