Health Professions at Grand Rapids Community College
If you plan to study Health Professions, you may want to check out the program at Grand Rapids Community College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Grand Rapids Community College is located in Grand Rapids, MI.
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Online & Distance Learning at Grand Rapids Community College
Many students take online classes at Grand Rapids Community College. Of 12,468 students, 4,210 (34%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 4,068 (33%) took at least some classes online.
Health Professions Rankings at Grand Rapids Community College
Use these rankings to compare Grand Rapids Community College’s Health Professions program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Michigan | #30 of 90 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Michigan | #39 of 92 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #126 of 434 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #220 of 465 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #948 of 3,004 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1522 of 3,031 |
Earnings for Health Professions Graduates from Grand Rapids Community College
Students who complete Grand Rapids Community 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 | $44,013 |
| 2 years | $42,831 |
| 3 years | $44,379 |
| 4 years | $48,668 |
| 5 years | $56,727 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Health Professions graduates from Grand Rapids Community College earn a median of $48,668, compared with $38,773 for all Grand Rapids Community College graduates — about 26% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Health Professions graduates from Grand Rapids Community College is $14,528.
Highest-Paying Careers for Health Professions Graduates
Students who finish Health Professions program at Grand Rapids Community College pursue many career paths. Below 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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