Health Professions at Northeast Community College
If you plan to study Health Professions, consider the program at Northeast Community College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Northeast Community College sits in Norfolk, NE.
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Studying Online at Northeast Community College
Many students take online classes at Northeast Community College. Among 5,720 students, 1,265 (22%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,464 (26%) took at least some classes online.
Health Professions Rankings at Northeast Community College
Use these rankings to compare Northeast Community College’s Health Professions program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Nebraska | #6 of 21 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nebraska | #8 of 23 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #18 of 276 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #63 of 289 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #541 of 3,004 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #812 of 3,031 |
Earnings for Health Professions Graduates from Northeast Community College
Those who finish Northeast 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 | $35,421 |
| 2 years | $41,732 |
| 3 years | $49,207 |
| 4 years | $54,568 |
| 5 years | $58,658 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Health Professions graduates from Northeast Community College earn a median of $54,568, compared with $45,911 for all Northeast Community College graduates — about 19% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Health Professions graduates from Northeast Community College is $14,790.
Top-Paying Careers for Health Professions Graduates
Students who finish Health Professions program at Northeast Community College pursue many career paths. Here are the best-paid 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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