Health Professions at Luzerne County Community College
If you are interested in studying Health Professions, take a look at what Luzerne County Community College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Luzerne County Community College sits in Nanticoke, PA.
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Online & Distance Learning at Luzerne County Community College
Distance learning is available at Luzerne County Community College. Among 4,460 students, 739 (17%) studied exclusively online and 1,088 (24%) took at least some classes online.
Health Professions Rankings at Luzerne County Community College
Use these rankings to compare Luzerne County Community College’s Health Professions program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Pennsylvania | #9 of 155 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Pennsylvania | #67 of 161 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #85 of 468 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #252 of 493 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #806 of 3,004 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1396 of 3,031 |
Earnings for Health Professions Graduates from Luzerne County Community College
Those who finish Luzerne County 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 | $56,714 |
| 2 years | $54,871 |
| 3 years | $56,184 |
| 4 years | $58,512 |
| 5 years | $65,091 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Health Professions graduates from Luzerne County Community College earn a median of $58,512, compared with $46,981 for all Luzerne County Community College graduates — about 25% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Health Professions graduates from Luzerne County Community College comes in at $19,267.
Highest-Paying Careers for Health Professions Graduates
Those who complete Health Professions program at Luzerne County Community College go on to a range of careers. Here are the best-paid 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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