Health Professions at Georgia Piedmont Technical College
If you plan to study Health Professions, consider the program at Georgia Piedmont Technical College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Georgia Piedmont Technical College is in Clarkston, GA.
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Online Class Availability at Georgia Piedmont Technical College
Online coursework is an option at Georgia Piedmont Technical College. Of 3,282 students, 1,360 (41%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 827 (25%) took at least some classes online.
Health Professions Rankings at Georgia Piedmont Technical College
These rankings give you a sense of how Georgia Piedmont Technical College’s Health Professions program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Georgia | #28 of 83 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Georgia | #52 of 78 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #219 of 799 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #466 of 728 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #676 of 3,004 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1999 of 3,031 |
Earnings for Health Professions Graduates from Georgia Piedmont Technical College
Those who finish Georgia Piedmont Technical 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 | $31,497 |
| 2 years | $32,847 |
| 3 years | $44,632 |
| 4 years | $47,598 |
| 5 years | $53,372 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Health Professions graduates from Georgia Piedmont Technical College earn a median of $47,598, compared with $35,564 for all Georgia Piedmont Technical College graduates — about 34% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Health Professions graduates from Georgia Piedmont Technical College is $18,292.
Top-Paying Careers for Health Professions Graduates
Those who complete Health Professions program at Georgia Piedmont Technical College work across a variety of fields. 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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