Health Professions at Ozarks Technical Community College
If you plan to study Health Professions, consider the program at Ozarks Technical Community College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Ozarks Technical Community College is located in Springfield, MO.
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Online & Distance Learning at Ozarks Technical Community College
Many students take online classes at Ozarks Technical Community College. Of 11,380 students, 2,774 (24%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,753 (24%) took at least some classes online.
Health Professions Rankings at Ozarks Technical Community College
Use these rankings to compare Ozarks Technical Community College’s Health Professions program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Missouri | #4 of 75 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #27 of 276 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Missouri | #29 of 81 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #155 of 289 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #547 of 3,004 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1543 of 3,031 |
Earnings for Health Professions Graduates from Ozarks Technical Community College
Those who finish Ozarks Technical Community 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 | $34,909 |
| 2 years | $36,720 |
| 3 years | $40,885 |
| 4 years | $42,919 |
| 5 years | $48,524 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Health Professions graduates from Ozarks Technical Community College report median earnings of $42,919, compared with $35,093 for all Ozarks Technical Community College graduates — about 22% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Health Professions graduates from Ozarks Technical Community College comes in at $16,308.
Best-Paid Careers for Health Professions Graduates
Those who complete Health Professions program at Ozarks Technical Community College go on to a range of careers. Here 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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