Health Professions at Odessa College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Health Professions, take a look at what Odessa College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Odessa College is in Odessa, TX.
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Online & Distance Learning at Odessa College
Many students take online classes at Odessa College. Among 9,981 students, 3,980 (40%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,073 (21%) took at least some classes online.
Health Professions Rankings at Odessa College
Rankings can help you compare Odessa College’s Health Professions program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Texas | #59 of 181 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #80 of 189 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #86 of 302 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #120 of 302 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #671 of 3,004 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1220 of 3,031 |
Earnings for Health Professions Graduates from Odessa College
Students who complete Odessa College’s Health Professions program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $53,838 |
| 2 years | $56,415 |
| 3 years | $56,954 |
| 4 years | $63,948 |
| 5 years | $65,190 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Health Professions graduates from Odessa College earn a median of $63,948, compared with $46,470 for all Odessa College graduates — about 38% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Health Professions graduates from Odessa College comes in at $10,875.
Top-Paying Careers for Health Professions Graduates
Students who finish Health Professions program at Odessa College go on to a range of careers. Below are the best-paid 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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