Health Professions at Santa Clara University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Health Professions, take a look at what Santa Clara University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Santa Clara University is in Santa Clara, CA.
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Online & Distance Learning at Santa Clara University
Online coursework is an option at Santa Clara University. Among 9,728 students, 500 (5%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 936 (10%) took at least some classes online.
Health Professions Rankings at Santa Clara University
Rankings can help you compare Santa Clara University’s Health Professions program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #3 of 317 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #3 of 451 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #6 of 3,031 |
| Best Value | California | #299 of 302 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #425 of 428 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #2993 of 3,004 |
Earnings for Health Professions Graduates from Santa Clara University
Students who complete Santa Clara University’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 | $45,119 |
| 2 years | $35,594 |
| 3 years | $45,564 |
| 4 years | $62,238 |
| 5 years | $65,015 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Health Professions graduates from Santa Clara University earn a median of $62,238, compared with $110,779 for all Santa Clara University graduates — about 44% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Health Professions graduates from Santa Clara University stands at $24,500.
Highest-Paying Careers for Health Professions Graduates
Graduates of the Health Professions program at Santa Clara University go on to a range of careers. Below are the best-paid 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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