Health Professions at Laurel Ridge Community College
If you are interested in studying Health Professions, take a look at what Laurel Ridge Community College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Laurel Ridge Community College is in Middletown, VA.
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Online Class Availability at Laurel Ridge Community College
Online coursework is an option at Laurel Ridge Community College. Among 5,902 students, 1,469 (25%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,545 (26%) took at least some classes online.
Health Professions Rankings at Laurel Ridge Community College
These rankings give you a sense of how Laurel Ridge Community College’s Health Professions program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Virginia | #7 of 68 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Virginia | #26 of 71 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #108 of 799 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #224 of 728 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #289 of 3,004 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1300 of 3,031 |
Earnings for Health Professions Graduates from Laurel Ridge Community College
Students who complete Laurel Ridge Community College’s Health Professions program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $41,233 |
| 2 years | $45,012 |
| 3 years | $61,843 |
| 4 years | $54,132 |
| 5 years | $55,981 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Health Professions graduates from Laurel Ridge Community College earn a median of $54,132, compared with $39,485 for all Laurel Ridge Community College graduates — about 37% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Health Professions graduates from Laurel Ridge Community College is $12,762.
Highest-Paying Careers for Health Professions Graduates
Graduates of the Health Professions program at Laurel Ridge Community College pursue many career paths. 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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