Health Professions at Pennsylvania Highlands Community College
If you plan to study Health Professions, take a look at what Pennsylvania Highlands Community College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Pennsylvania Highlands Community College is in Johnstown, PA.
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Studying Online at Pennsylvania Highlands Community College
Many students take online classes at Pennsylvania Highlands Community College. Of 2,501 students, 457 (18%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 448 (18%) took at least some classes online.
Health Professions Rankings at Pennsylvania Highlands Community College
These rankings give you a sense of how Pennsylvania Highlands Community College’s Health Professions program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Pennsylvania | #15 of 155 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #89 of 468 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Pennsylvania | #94 of 161 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #321 of 493 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #749 of 3,004 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #2056 of 3,031 |
Earnings for Health Professions Graduates from Pennsylvania Highlands Community College
Graduates of Pennsylvania Highlands 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 | $34,001 |
| 2 years | $27,735 |
| 3 years | $31,976 |
| 4 years | $35,800 |
| 5 years | $35,622 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Health Professions graduates from Pennsylvania Highlands Community College report median earnings of $35,800, compared with $33,302 for all Pennsylvania Highlands Community College graduates — about 8% higher than the school-wide median.
Top-Paying Careers for Health Professions Graduates
Graduates of the Health Professions program at Pennsylvania Highlands Community College pursue many career paths. The table below ranks 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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