Health Professions at Saddleback College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Health Professions, you may want to check out the program at Saddleback College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Saddleback College is located in Mission Viejo, CA.
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Studying Online at Saddleback College
Many students take online classes at Saddleback College. Of 20,764 students, 10,784 (52%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 5,942 (29%) took at least some classes online.
Health Professions Rankings at Saddleback College
Rankings can help you compare Saddleback College’s Health Professions program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | California | #18 of 302 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #18 of 428 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #24 of 3,004 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #81 of 317 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #110 of 451 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #409 of 3,031 |
Earnings for Health Professions Graduates from Saddleback College
Graduates of Saddleback College’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 | $73,348 |
| 2 years | $70,456 |
| 3 years | $71,266 |
| 4 years | $86,846 |
| 5 years | $92,598 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Health Professions graduates from Saddleback College earn a median of $86,846, compared with $47,385 for all Saddleback College graduates — about 83% higher than the school-wide median.
Top-Paying Careers for Health Professions Graduates
Graduates of the Health Professions program at Saddleback College go on to a range of careers. 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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