Health Professions at Polk State College
If you are interested in studying Health Professions, consider the program at Polk State College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Polk State College is located in Winter Haven, FL.
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Studying Online at Polk State College
Many students take online classes at Polk State College. Among 10,318 students, 4,120 (40%) studied exclusively online and 3,985 (39%) took at least some classes online.
Health Professions Rankings at Polk State College
These rankings give you a sense of how Polk State College’s Health Professions program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Florida | #17 of 137 |
| Best Value | Florida | #25 of 158 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #71 of 728 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #183 of 799 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #527 of 3,004 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #664 of 3,031 |
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Florida | #17 of 137 |
| Best Value | Florida | #25 of 158 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #71 of 728 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #183 of 799 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #527 of 3,004 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #664 of 3,031 |
Earnings for Health Professions Graduates from Polk State College
Students who complete Polk 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 | $56,793 |
| 2 years | $55,318 |
| 3 years | $54,086 |
| 4 years | $65,132 |
| 5 years | $69,794 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Health Professions graduates from Polk State College earn a median of $65,132, compared with $43,410 for all Polk State College graduates — about 50% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Health Professions graduates from Polk State College stands at $17,916.
Best-Paid Careers for Health Professions Graduates
Those who complete Health Professions program at Polk State College pursue many career paths. Here are the highest-paying careers for Health Professions graduates, 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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