Health Professions at McDowell Technical Community College
If you plan to study Health Professions, take a look at what McDowell Technical Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
McDowell Technical Community College is in Marion, NC.
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Online Class Availability at McDowell Technical Community College
Distance learning is available at McDowell Technical Community College. Of 1,249 students, 648 (52%) studied exclusively online and 365 (29%) took at least some classes online.
Health Professions Rankings at McDowell Technical Community College
Use these rankings to compare McDowell Technical Community College’s Health Professions program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #170 of 799 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #276 of 728 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #472 of 3,004 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1444 of 3,031 |
Earnings for Health Professions Graduates from McDowell Technical Community College
Those who finish McDowell Technical 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 | $51,418 |
| 2 years | $49,636 |
| 3 years | $54,629 |
| 4 years | $60,767 |
| 5 years | $53,372 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Health Professions graduates from McDowell Technical Community College take home a median $60,767, compared with $33,793 for all McDowell Technical Community College graduates — about 80% higher than the school-wide median.
Highest-Paying Careers for Health Professions Graduates
Those who complete Health Professions program at McDowell Technical Community College go on to a range of careers. Here are 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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