Health Professions at Pikes Peak State College
If you are interested in studying Health Professions, you may want to check out the program at Pikes Peak State College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Pikes Peak State College is located in Colorado Springs, CO.
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Online & Distance Learning at Pikes Peak State College
Online coursework is an option at Pikes Peak State College. Of 12,556 students, 3,526 (28%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,237 (26%) took at least some classes online.
Health Professions Rankings at Pikes Peak State College
Rankings can help you compare Pikes Peak State College’s Health Professions program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Colorado | #7 of 41 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Colorado | #19 of 41 |
| Best Value | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #25 of 102 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #47 of 101 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #720 of 3,004 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1256 of 3,031 |
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Colorado | #7 of 41 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Colorado | #19 of 41 |
| Best Value | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #25 of 102 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #47 of 101 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #720 of 3,004 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1256 of 3,031 |
Earnings for Health Professions Graduates from Pikes Peak State College
Those who finish Pikes Peak State 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 | $55,825 |
| 2 years | $41,208 |
| 3 years | $56,461 |
| 4 years | $55,913 |
| 5 years | $60,787 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Health Professions graduates from Pikes Peak State College report median earnings of $55,913, compared with $42,893 for all Pikes Peak State College graduates — about 30% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Health Professions graduates from Pikes Peak State College stands at $21,131.
Best-Paid Careers for Health Professions Graduates
Those who complete Health Professions program at Pikes Peak State College go on to a range of careers. 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.