Health Professions at Hazard Community and Technical College
If you are interested in studying Health Professions, you may want to check out the program at Hazard Community and Technical College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Hazard Community and Technical College sits in Hazard, KY.
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Studying Online at Hazard Community and Technical College
Distance learning is available at Hazard Community and Technical College. Among 3,134 students, 1,168 (37%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 425 (14%) took at least some classes online.
Health Professions Rankings at Hazard Community and Technical College
Use these rankings to compare Hazard Community and Technical College’s Health Professions program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Kentucky | #1 of 50 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Kentucky | #21 of 51 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #43 of 799 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #187 of 3,004 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #338 of 728 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1621 of 3,031 |
Earnings for Health Professions Graduates from Hazard Community and Technical College
Graduates of Hazard Community and Technical 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 | $54,508 |
| 2 years | $35,512 |
| 3 years | $35,405 |
| 4 years | $37,326 |
| 5 years | $39,924 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Health Professions graduates from Hazard Community and Technical College earn a median of $37,326, compared with $30,337 for all Hazard Community and Technical College graduates — about 23% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Health Professions graduates from Hazard Community and Technical College stands at $12,306.
Highest-Paying Careers for Health Professions Graduates
Those who complete Health Professions program at Hazard Community and Technical 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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