Health Professions at Dallas College
If you plan to study Health Professions, you may want to check out the program at Dallas College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Dallas College is in Dallas, TX.
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Online & Distance Learning at Dallas College
Online coursework is an option at Dallas College. Of 69,749 students, 26,959 (39%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 19,469 (28%) took at least some classes online.
Health Professions Rankings at Dallas College
Use these rankings to compare Dallas College’s Health Professions program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Texas | #3 of 181 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #4 of 302 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #22 of 189 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #27 of 302 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #44 of 3,004 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #413 of 3,031 |
Earnings for Health Professions Graduates from Dallas College
Graduates of Dallas College’s Health Professions program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $60,054 |
| 2 years | $57,166 |
| 3 years | $56,719 |
| 4 years | $66,405 |
| 5 years | $71,903 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Health Professions graduates from Dallas College report median earnings of $66,405, compared with $43,885 for all Dallas College graduates — about 51% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Health Professions graduates from Dallas College is $16,398.
Top-Paying Careers for Health Professions Graduates
Those who complete Health Professions program at Dallas College pursue many career paths. Below are 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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