Health Professions at South Piedmont Community College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Health Professions, you may want to check out the program at South Piedmont Community College. Get started with the following essential facts.
South Piedmont Community College sits in Polkton, NC.
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Studying Online at South Piedmont Community College
Many students take online classes at South Piedmont Community College. Of 4,013 students, 1,553 (39%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,369 (34%) took at least some classes online.
Health Professions Rankings at South Piedmont Community College
Use these rankings to compare South Piedmont Community College’s Health Professions program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | North Carolina | #12 of 98 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #41 of 799 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #162 of 3,004 |
Earnings for Health Professions Graduates from South Piedmont Community College
Those who finish South Piedmont Community 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 | $52,355 |
| 2 years | $48,519 |
| 3 years | $45,106 |
| 4 years | $49,248 |
| 5 years | $41,901 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Health Professions graduates from South Piedmont Community College report median earnings of $49,248, compared with $37,615 for all South Piedmont Community College graduates — about 31% higher than the school-wide median.
Top-Paying Careers for Health Professions Graduates
Those who complete Health Professions program at South Piedmont Community College work across a variety of fields. Here are 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
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