Health Professions at Providence College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Health Professions, you may want to check out the program at Providence College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Providence College is in Providence, RI.
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Online & Distance Learning at Providence College
Online coursework is an option at Providence College. Of 4,666 students, 45 (1%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 199 (4%) took at least some classes online.
Health Professions Rankings at Providence College
Rankings can help you compare Providence College’s Health Professions program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #1 of 160 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Rhode Island | #1 of 12 |
| Best Value | Rhode Island | #12 of 12 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #13 of 3,031 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #151 of 154 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #2960 of 3,004 |
Earnings for Health Professions Graduates from Providence College
Those who finish Providence 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 | $45,573 |
| 2 years | $44,943 |
| 3 years | $57,894 |
| 4 years | $72,871 |
| 5 years | $83,457 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Health Professions graduates from Providence College report median earnings of $72,871, compared with $73,253 for all Providence College graduates — about 1% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Health Professions graduates from Providence College comes in at $27,000.
Top-Paying Careers for Health Professions Graduates
Those who complete Health Professions program at Providence College go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks 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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