Health Professions at Jefferson College
If you are interested in studying Health Professions, take a look at what Jefferson College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Jefferson College is in Hillsboro, MO.
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Studying Online at Jefferson College
Many students take online classes at Jefferson College. Among 3,775 students, 439 (12%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,434 (38%) took at least some classes online.
Health Professions Rankings at Jefferson College
Use these rankings to compare Jefferson College’s Health Professions program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Missouri | #8 of 75 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #29 of 276 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Missouri | #32 of 81 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #167 of 289 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #610 of 3,004 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1599 of 3,031 |
Earnings for Health Professions Graduates from Jefferson College
Students who complete Jefferson 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 | $49,230 |
| 2 years | $44,251 |
| 3 years | $47,154 |
| 4 years | $52,061 |
| 5 years | $58,919 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Health Professions graduates from Jefferson College take home a median $52,061, compared with $43,556 for all Jefferson College graduates — about 20% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Health Professions graduates from Jefferson College is $15,468.
Top-Paying Careers for Health Professions Graduates
Students who finish Health Professions program at Jefferson College work across a variety of fields. 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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