Health Professions at Purdue University Global
If you plan to study Health Professions, consider the program at Purdue University Global. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Purdue University Global sits in West Lafayette, IN.
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Studying Online at Purdue University Global
Many students take online classes at Purdue University Global. Of 45,588 students, 45,429 (100%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 159 (0%) took at least some classes online.
Earnings for Health Professions Graduates from Purdue University Global
Those who finish Purdue University Global’s Health Professions program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $46,143 |
| 2 years | $47,042 |
| 3 years | $47,567 |
| 4 years | $55,586 |
| 5 years | $62,222 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Health Professions graduates from Purdue University Global earn a median of $55,586, compared with $57,862 for all Purdue University Global graduates — about 4% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Health Professions graduates from Purdue University Global is $33,007.
Top-Paying Careers for Health Professions Graduates
Students who finish Health Professions program at Purdue University Global pursue many career paths. 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.