Health Professions at Shasta College
If you plan to study Health Professions, consider the program at Shasta College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Shasta College sits in Redding, CA.
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Studying Online at Shasta College
Distance learning is available at Shasta College. Among 9,073 students, 3,693 (41%) studied exclusively online and 2,643 (29%) took at least some classes online.
Health Professions Rankings at Shasta College
Use these rankings to compare Shasta College’s Health Professions program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | California | #40 of 302 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #40 of 428 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #80 of 3,004 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #129 of 317 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #190 of 451 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #798 of 3,031 |
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | California | #40 of 302 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #40 of 428 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #80 of 3,004 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #129 of 317 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #190 of 451 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #798 of 3,031 |
Earnings for Health Professions Graduates from Shasta College
Those who finish Shasta College’s Health Professions program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $78,870 |
| 2 years | $72,357 |
| 3 years | $85,734 |
| 4 years | $96,174 |
| 5 years | $115,772 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Health Professions graduates from Shasta College report median earnings of $96,174, compared with $39,818 for all Shasta College graduates — about 142% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Health Professions graduates from Shasta College comes in at $15,000.
Top-Paying Careers for Health Professions Graduates
Graduates of the Health Professions program at Shasta College go on to a range of careers. Here 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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