Health Professions at Kaskaskia College
If you plan to study Health Professions, consider the program at Kaskaskia College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Kaskaskia College is located in Centralia, IL.
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Studying Online at Kaskaskia College
Distance learning is available at Kaskaskia College. Of 3,669 students, 452 (12%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 880 (24%) took at least some classes online.
Health Professions Rankings at Kaskaskia College
These rankings give you a sense of how Kaskaskia College’s Health Professions program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Illinois | #28 of 102 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #44 of 116 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #48 of 434 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #128 of 465 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #361 of 3,004 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #951 of 3,031 |
Earnings for Health Professions Graduates from Kaskaskia College
Graduates of Kaskaskia 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 | $38,379 |
| 2 years | $36,600 |
| 3 years | $43,049 |
| 4 years | $46,897 |
| 5 years | $56,133 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Health Professions graduates from Kaskaskia College report median earnings of $46,897, compared with $40,736 for all Kaskaskia College graduates — about 15% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Health Professions graduates from Kaskaskia College is $8,250.
Best-Paid Careers for Health Professions Graduates
Those who complete Health Professions program at Kaskaskia College work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the best-paid 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.