Health Professions at Florida SouthWestern State College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Health Professions, consider the program at Florida SouthWestern State College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Florida SouthWestern State College is in Fort Myers, FL.
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Studying Online at Florida SouthWestern State College
Many students take online classes at Florida SouthWestern State College. Among 14,301 students, 4,317 (30%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 4,480 (31%) took at least some classes online.
Health Professions Rankings at Florida SouthWestern State College
Use these rankings to compare Florida SouthWestern State College’s Health Professions program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Florida | #22 of 158 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Florida | #28 of 137 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #115 of 728 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #173 of 799 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #498 of 3,004 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #866 of 3,031 |
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Florida | #22 of 158 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Florida | #28 of 137 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #115 of 728 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #173 of 799 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #498 of 3,004 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #866 of 3,031 |
Earnings for Health Professions Graduates from Florida SouthWestern State College
Graduates of Florida SouthWestern 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 | $58,452 |
| 2 years | $53,990 |
| 3 years | $58,140 |
| 4 years | $64,177 |
| 5 years | $70,459 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Health Professions graduates from Florida SouthWestern State College take home a median $64,177, compared with $46,566 for all Florida SouthWestern State College graduates — about 38% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Health Professions graduates from Florida SouthWestern State College comes in at $14,711.
Highest-Paying Careers for Health Professions Graduates
Graduates of the Health Professions program at Florida SouthWestern State College go on to a range of careers. Here are the highest-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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