Health Professions at Great Basin College
If you are interested in studying Health Professions, take a look at what Great Basin College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Great Basin College is in Elko, NV.
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Online & Distance Learning at Great Basin College
Many students take online classes at Great Basin College. Among 3,320 students, 3,039 (92%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 223 (7%) took at least some classes online.
Health Professions Rankings at Great Basin College
Use these rankings to compare Great Basin College’s Health Professions program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Nevada | #4 of 19 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nevada | #12 of 23 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #104 of 428 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #246 of 451 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #504 of 3,004 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1238 of 3,031 |
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Nevada | #4 of 19 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nevada | #12 of 23 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #104 of 428 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #246 of 451 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #504 of 3,004 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1238 of 3,031 |
Earnings for Health Professions Graduates from Great Basin College
Students who complete Great Basin 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 | $72,244 |
| 2 years | $70,009 |
| 3 years | $72,436 |
| 4 years | $74,628 |
| 5 years | $103,512 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Health Professions graduates from Great Basin College earn a median of $74,628, compared with $58,838 for all Great Basin College graduates — about 27% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Health Professions graduates from Great Basin College comes in at $22,257.
Best-Paid Careers for Health Professions Graduates
Graduates of the Health Professions program at Great Basin College pursue many career paths. 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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