Health Professions at Salt Lake Community College
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Salt Lake Community College is located in Salt Lake City, UT.
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Studying Online at Salt Lake Community College
Many students take online classes at Salt Lake Community College. Of 27,437 students, 4,684 (17%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 6,180 (23%) took at least some classes online.
Health Professions Rankings at Salt Lake Community College
Rankings can help you compare Salt Lake Community College’s Health Professions program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Utah | #1 of 26 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Utah | #3 of 24 |
| Best Value | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #4 of 102 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #8 of 101 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #318 of 3,004 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #447 of 3,031 |
Earnings for Health Professions Graduates from Salt Lake Community College
Graduates of Salt Lake Community 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 | $46,553 |
| 2 years | $46,184 |
| 3 years | $50,879 |
| 4 years | $57,568 |
| 5 years | $62,480 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Health Professions graduates from Salt Lake Community College report median earnings of $57,568, compared with $48,799 for all Salt Lake Community College graduates — about 18% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Health Professions graduates from Salt Lake Community College stands at $12,766.
Highest-Paying Careers for Health Professions Graduates
Graduates of the Health Professions program at Salt Lake Community College work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the top-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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