Health Professions at Mount Wachusett Community College
If you plan to study Health Professions, take a look at what Mount Wachusett Community College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Mount Wachusett Community College sits in Gardner, MA.
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Online Class Availability at Mount Wachusett Community College
Many students take online classes at Mount Wachusett Community College. Of 3,694 students, 1,004 (27%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,148 (31%) took at least some classes online.
Health Professions Rankings at Mount Wachusett Community College
Rankings can help you compare Mount Wachusett Community College’s Health Professions program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #12 of 71 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #12 of 154 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #33 of 76 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #63 of 160 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #470 of 3,004 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #580 of 3,031 |
Earnings for Health Professions Graduates from Mount Wachusett Community College
Graduates of Mount Wachusett 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 | $51,680 |
| 2 years | $50,913 |
| 3 years | $52,231 |
| 4 years | $56,218 |
| 5 years | $66,308 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Health Professions graduates from Mount Wachusett Community College report median earnings of $56,218, compared with $44,926 for all Mount Wachusett Community College graduates — about 25% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Health Professions graduates from Mount Wachusett Community College stands at $16,491.
Top-Paying Careers for Health Professions Graduates
Graduates of the Health Professions program at Mount Wachusett Community College pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the top-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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