Health Professions at Santa Monica College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Health Professions, consider the program at Santa Monica College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Santa Monica College is located in Santa Monica, CA.
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Online Class Availability at Santa Monica College
Distance learning is available at Santa Monica College. Among 23,453 students, 8,360 (36%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 9,306 (40%) took at least some classes online.
Health Professions Rankings at Santa Monica College
These rankings give you a sense of how Santa Monica College’s Health Professions program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | California | #37 of 302 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #42 of 428 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #87 of 3,004 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #140 of 317 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #206 of 451 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #881 of 3,031 |
Earnings for Health Professions Graduates from Santa Monica College
Students who complete Santa Monica 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 | $70,951 |
| 2 years | $70,456 |
| 5 years | $84,232 |
Top-Paying Careers for Health Professions Graduates
Students who finish Health Professions program at Santa Monica College pursue many career paths. Below are 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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