Health Professions at South Louisiana Community College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Health Professions, you may want to check out the program at South Louisiana Community College. Get started with the following essential facts.
South Louisiana Community College is in Lafayette, LA.
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Online & Distance Learning at South Louisiana Community College
Many students take online classes at South Louisiana Community College. Of 6,238 students, 752 (12%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,064 (17%) took at least some classes online.
Health Professions Rankings at South Louisiana Community College
Use these rankings to compare South Louisiana Community College’s Health Professions program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Louisiana | #5 of 59 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Louisiana | #13 of 61 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #201 of 728 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #228 of 799 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #712 of 3,004 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1226 of 3,031 |
Earnings for Health Professions Graduates from South Louisiana Community College
Graduates of South Louisiana 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 | $42,933 |
| 2 years | $42,874 |
| 3 years | $43,687 |
| 4 years | $40,466 |
| 5 years | $38,706 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Health Professions graduates from South Louisiana Community College report median earnings of $40,466, compared with $29,857 for all South Louisiana Community College graduates — about 36% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Health Professions graduates from South Louisiana Community College comes in at $16,431.
Best-Paid Careers for Health Professions Graduates
Students who finish Health Professions program at South Louisiana Community College pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the top-paying 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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