Health Professions at Georgia State University-Perimeter College
If you are interested in studying Health Professions, consider the program at Georgia State University-Perimeter College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Georgia State University-Perimeter College is in Atlanta, GA.
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Online & Distance Learning at Georgia State University-Perimeter College
Distance learning is available at Georgia State University-Perimeter College. Among 17,437 students, 7,026 (40%) studied exclusively online and 5,003 (29%) took at least some classes online.
Health Professions Rankings at Georgia State University-Perimeter College
These rankings give you a sense of how Georgia State University-Perimeter College’s Health Professions program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Georgia | #31 of 83 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Georgia | #43 of 78 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #275 of 799 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #407 of 728 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #887 of 3,004 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1823 of 3,031 |
Earnings for Health Professions Graduates from Georgia State University-Perimeter College
Students who complete Georgia State University-Perimeter 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 | $59,613 |
| 2 years | $59,776 |
| 3 years | $62,801 |
| 4 years | $67,828 |
| 5 years | $71,443 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Health Professions graduates from Georgia State University-Perimeter College report median earnings of $67,828, compared with $40,356 for all Georgia State University-Perimeter College graduates — about 68% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Health Professions graduates from Georgia State University-Perimeter College is $22,550.
Top-Paying Careers for Health Professions Graduates
Graduates of the Health Professions program at Georgia State University-Perimeter College go on to a range of careers. Here are the highest-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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