Health Professions at Lower Columbia College
If you are interested in studying Health Professions, take a look at what Lower Columbia College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Lower Columbia College is located in Longview, WA.
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Online Class Availability at Lower Columbia College
Many students take online classes at Lower Columbia College. Among 2,724 students, 1,028 (38%) studied exclusively online and 1,080 (40%) took at least some classes online.
Health Professions Rankings at Lower Columbia College
These rankings give you a sense of how Lower Columbia College’s Health Professions program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Washington | #14 of 57 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Washington | #30 of 58 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #98 of 428 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #171 of 451 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #456 of 3,004 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #697 of 3,031 |
Earnings for Health Professions Graduates from Lower Columbia College
Those who finish Lower Columbia 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 | $63,612 |
| 2 years | $69,353 |
| 3 years | $71,562 |
| 4 years | $80,759 |
| 5 years | $86,991 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Health Professions graduates from Lower Columbia College take home a median $80,759, compared with $46,976 for all Lower Columbia College graduates — about 72% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Health Professions graduates from Lower Columbia College is $19,103.
Top-Paying Careers for Health Professions Graduates
Those who complete Health Professions program at Lower Columbia College go on to a range of careers. 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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