Health Professions at New River Community and Technical College
If you are interested in studying Health Professions, you may want to check out the program at New River Community and Technical College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
New River Community and Technical College is located in Beaver, WV.
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Online & Distance Learning at New River Community and Technical College
Many students take online classes at New River Community and Technical College. Of 1,571 students, 770 (49%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 449 (29%) took at least some classes online.
Health Professions Rankings at New River Community and Technical College
These rankings give you a sense of how New River Community and Technical College’s Health Professions program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | West Virginia | #2 of 42 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | West Virginia | #16 of 33 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #90 of 799 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #322 of 3,004 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #469 of 728 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #2007 of 3,031 |
Earnings for Health Professions Graduates from New River Community and Technical College
Students who complete New River 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 | $18,976 |
| 2 years | $32,972 |
| 3 years | $33,890 |
| 4 years | $33,856 |
| 5 years | $42,275 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Health Professions graduates from New River Community and Technical College take home a median $33,856, compared with $31,350 for all New River Community and Technical College graduates — about 8% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Health Professions graduates from New River Community and Technical College comes in at $11,750.
Best-Paid Careers for Health Professions Graduates
Students who finish Health Professions program at New River Community and Technical College go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks 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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