Health Professions at Northwestern College
If you plan to study Health Professions, consider the program at Northwestern College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Northwestern College is located in Orange City, IA.
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Online Class Availability at Northwestern College
Many students take online classes at Northwestern College. Of 1,705 students, 583 (34%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 266 (16%) took at least some classes online.
Health Professions Rankings at Northwestern College
Use these rankings to compare Northwestern College’s Health Professions program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Iowa | #17 of 50 |
| Best Value | Iowa | #44 of 47 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #91 of 289 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #229 of 276 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1036 of 3,031 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #2031 of 3,004 |
Earnings for Health Professions Graduates from Northwestern College
Graduates of Northwestern 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 | $59,227 |
| 2 years | $61,516 |
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Health Professions graduates from Northwestern College stands at $27,000.
Highest-Paying Careers for Health Professions Graduates
Students who finish Health Professions program at Northwestern 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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