Health Professions at Minnesota West Community and Technical College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Health Professions, consider the program at Minnesota West Community and Technical College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Minnesota West Community and Technical College sits in Granite Falls, MN.
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Online & Distance Learning at Minnesota West Community and Technical College
Distance learning is available at Minnesota West Community and Technical College. Among 3,695 students, 1,130 (31%) studied exclusively online and 798 (22%) took at least some classes online.
Health Professions Rankings at Minnesota West Community and Technical College
These rankings give you a sense of how Minnesota West Community and Technical College’s Health Professions program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Minnesota | #5 of 58 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #10 of 289 |
| Best Value | Minnesota | #11 of 57 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #44 of 276 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #231 of 3,031 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #737 of 3,004 |
Earnings for Health Professions Graduates from Minnesota West Community and Technical College
Those who finish Minnesota West Community and Technical 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 | $53,806 |
| 2 years | $42,701 |
| 3 years | $46,723 |
| 4 years | $57,618 |
| 5 years | $62,979 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Health Professions graduates from Minnesota West Community and Technical College report median earnings of $57,618, compared with $51,985 for all Minnesota West Community and Technical College graduates — about 11% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Health Professions graduates from Minnesota West Community and Technical College is $31,750.
Highest-Paying Careers for Health Professions Graduates
Graduates of the Health Professions program at Minnesota West Community and Technical College pursue many career paths. Here are the top-paying 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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