Health Professions at Santa Fe Community College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Health Professions, you may want to check out the program at Santa Fe Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Santa Fe Community College is located in Santa Fe, NM.
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Online Class Availability at Santa Fe Community College
Online coursework is an option at Santa Fe Community College. Of 4,469 students, 1,350 (30%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 839 (19%) took at least some classes online.
Health Professions Rankings at Santa Fe Community College
Rankings can help you compare Santa Fe Community College’s Health Professions program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | New Mexico | #12 of 25 |
| Best Value | New Mexico | #17 of 26 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #99 of 302 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #173 of 302 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #781 of 3,004 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1768 of 3,031 |
Earnings for Health Professions Graduates from Santa Fe Community College
Graduates of Santa Fe 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 | $48,400 |
| 2 years | $43,325 |
| 3 years | $60,104 |
| 4 years | $49,217 |
| 5 years | $66,364 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Health Professions graduates from Santa Fe Community College take home a median $49,217, compared with $45,554 for all Santa Fe Community College graduates — about 8% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Health Professions graduates from Santa Fe Community College is $18,944.
Highest-Paying Careers for Health Professions Graduates
Those who complete Health Professions program at Santa Fe Community College go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the best-paid 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.