Health Professions at Richland Community College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Health Professions, you may want to check out the program at Richland Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Richland Community College sits in Decatur, IL.
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Online Class Availability at Richland Community College
Distance learning is available at Richland Community College. Of 2,388 students, 384 (16%) studied exclusively online and 487 (20%) took at least some classes online.
Health Professions Rankings at Richland Community College
These rankings give you a sense of how Richland Community College’s Health Professions program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Illinois | #18 of 102 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #28 of 434 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #46 of 116 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #135 of 465 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #215 of 3,004 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #996 of 3,031 |
Earnings for Health Professions Graduates from Richland Community College
Students who complete Richland 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 | $52,084 |
| 2 years | $50,725 |
| 3 years | $51,890 |
| 4 years | $55,233 |
| 5 years | $71,957 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Health Professions graduates from Richland Community College earn a median of $55,233, compared with $37,431 for all Richland Community College graduates — about 48% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Health Professions graduates from Richland Community College stands at $11,000.
Top-Paying Careers for Health Professions Graduates
Students who finish Health Professions program at Richland Community College work across a variety of fields. Here 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
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