Health Professions at Howard Community College
If you are interested in studying Health Professions, you may want to check out the program at Howard Community College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Howard Community College is in Columbia, MD.
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Online & Distance Learning at Howard Community College
Many students take online classes at Howard Community College. Of 8,643 students, 1,870 (22%) studied exclusively online and 3,872 (45%) took at least some classes online.
Health Professions Rankings at Howard Community College
Rankings can help you compare Howard Community College’s Health Professions program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Maryland | #14 of 40 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Maryland | #23 of 39 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #77 of 468 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #210 of 493 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #745 of 3,004 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1022 of 3,031 |
Earnings for Health Professions Graduates from Howard Community College
Graduates of Howard 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 | $61,312 |
| 2 years | $59,743 |
| 3 years | $64,442 |
| 4 years | $72,437 |
| 5 years | $80,351 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Health Professions graduates from Howard Community College take home a median $72,437, compared with $49,077 for all Howard Community College graduates — about 48% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Health Professions graduates from Howard Community College stands at $23,760.
Top-Paying Careers for Health Professions Graduates
Those who complete Health Professions program at Howard Community College pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the top-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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