Health Professions at Somerset Community College
If you are interested in studying Health Professions, you may want to check out the program at Somerset Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Somerset Community College is in Somerset, KY.
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Online & Distance Learning at Somerset Community College
Many students take online classes at Somerset Community College. Among 6,155 students, 2,798 (45%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,251 (20%) took at least some classes online.
Health Professions Rankings at Somerset Community College
Rankings can help you compare Somerset Community College’s Health Professions program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Kentucky | #5 of 50 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Kentucky | #32 of 51 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #102 of 799 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #366 of 3,004 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #473 of 728 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #2012 of 3,031 |
Earnings for Health Professions Graduates from Somerset Community College
Graduates of Somerset 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 | $34,637 |
| 2 years | $35,461 |
| 3 years | $36,185 |
| 4 years | $38,153 |
| 5 years | $48,278 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Health Professions graduates from Somerset Community College take home a median $38,153, compared with $33,609 for all Somerset Community College graduates — about 14% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Health Professions graduates from Somerset Community College is $16,429.
Highest-Paying Careers for Health Professions Graduates
Students who finish Health Professions program at Somerset Community College work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the highest-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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