Health Professions at Luther College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Health Professions, take a look at what Luther College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Luther College is in Decorah, IA.
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Online & Distance Learning at Luther College
Online coursework is an option at Luther College. Among 1,384 students, 0 (0%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 15 (1%) took at least some classes online.
Health Professions Rankings at Luther College
Use these rankings to compare Luther College’s Health Professions program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Iowa | #13 of 50 |
| Best Value | Iowa | #46 of 47 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #62 of 289 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #245 of 276 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #779 of 3,031 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #2237 of 3,004 |
Earnings for Health Professions Graduates from Luther College
Graduates of Luther 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 | $56,685 |
| 2 years | $59,537 |
| 3 years | $60,856 |
| 4 years | $60,911 |
| 5 years | $63,579 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Health Professions graduates from Luther College earn a median of $60,911, compared with $52,815 for all Luther College graduates — about 15% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Health Professions graduates from Luther College stands at $27,000.
Highest-Paying Careers for Health Professions Graduates
Those who complete Health Professions program at Luther College work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the highest-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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