Health Professions at Highland Community College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Health Professions, you may want to check out the program at Highland Community College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Highland Community College is located in Freeport, IL.
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Studying Online at Highland Community College
Online coursework is an option at Highland Community College. Of 1,360 students, 174 (13%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 482 (35%) took at least some classes online.
Health Professions Rankings at Highland Community College
Rankings can help you compare Highland Community College’s Health Professions program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Illinois | #15 of 102 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #22 of 434 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #41 of 116 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #118 of 465 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #200 of 3,004 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #906 of 3,031 |
Earnings for Health Professions Graduates from Highland Community College
Those who finish Highland Community 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 | $57,569 |
| 2 years | $53,497 |
| 3 years | $55,834 |
| 4 years | $61,486 |
| 5 years | $68,531 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Health Professions graduates from Highland Community College take home a median $61,486, compared with $37,817 for all Highland Community College graduates — about 63% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Health Professions graduates from Highland Community College stands at $17,500.
Highest-Paying Careers for Health Professions Graduates
Graduates of the Health Professions program at Highland Community College pursue many career paths. Below are the best-paid 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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