Health Professions at Northwest Technical College
If you are interested in studying Health Professions, consider the program at Northwest Technical College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Northwest Technical College is located in Bemidji, MN.
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Online Class Availability at Northwest Technical College
Many students take online classes at Northwest Technical College. Of 978 students, 487 (50%) studied exclusively online and 280 (29%) took at least some classes online.
Health Professions Rankings at Northwest Technical College
These rankings give you a sense of how Northwest Technical College’s Health Professions program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Minnesota | #24 of 57 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Minnesota | #53 of 58 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #102 of 276 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #211 of 289 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1187 of 3,004 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1849 of 3,031 |
Earnings for Health Professions Graduates from Northwest Technical College
Students who complete Northwest Technical 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 | $57,465 |
| 2 years | $45,192 |
| 3 years | $58,722 |
| 4 years | $53,913 |
| 5 years | $62,047 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Health Professions graduates from Northwest Technical College report median earnings of $53,913, compared with $53,732 for all Northwest Technical College graduates — about 0% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Health Professions graduates from Northwest Technical College comes in at $31,053.
Highest-Paying Careers for Health Professions Graduates
Graduates of the Health Professions program at Northwest Technical College work across a variety of fields. Below are the highest-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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