Health Professions at McLennan Community College
If you plan to study Health Professions, take a look at what McLennan Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
McLennan Community College is located in Waco, TX.
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Online & Distance Learning at McLennan Community College
Online coursework is an option at McLennan Community College. Among 7,850 students, 3,235 (41%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,763 (35%) took at least some classes online.
Health Professions Rankings at McLennan Community College
These rankings give you a sense of how McLennan Community College’s Health Professions program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Texas | #31 of 181 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #44 of 302 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #94 of 189 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #142 of 302 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #405 of 3,004 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1482 of 3,031 |
Earnings for Health Professions Graduates from McLennan Community College
Students who complete McLennan Community College’s Health Professions program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $55,408 |
| 2 years | $39,812 |
| 3 years | $51,529 |
| 4 years | $47,600 |
| 5 years | $55,615 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Health Professions graduates from McLennan Community College report median earnings of $47,600, compared with $39,841 for all McLennan Community College graduates — about 19% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Health Professions graduates from McLennan Community College stands at $14,216.
Highest-Paying Careers for Health Professions Graduates
Those who complete Health Professions program at McLennan Community College pursue many career paths. The table below ranks 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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