Health Professions at Lamar Community College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Health Professions, take a look at what Lamar Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Lamar Community College sits in Lamar, CO.
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Studying Online at Lamar Community College
Distance learning is available at Lamar Community College. Among 690 students, 54 (8%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 139 (20%) took at least some classes online.
Health Professions Rankings at Lamar Community College
Rankings can help you compare Lamar Community College’s Health Professions program against peer institutions.
Earnings for Health Professions Graduates from Lamar Community College
Graduates of Lamar 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 | $56,810 |
| 2 years | $53,697 |
| 3 years | $55,086 |
| 4 years | $57,386 |
| 5 years | $73,037 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Health Professions graduates from Lamar Community College earn a median of $57,386, compared with $38,045 for all Lamar Community College graduates — about 51% higher than the school-wide median.
Top-Paying Careers for Health Professions Graduates
Graduates of the Health Professions program at Lamar Community College go on to a range of careers. Here are 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
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