Health Professions at South Plains College
If you plan to study Health Professions, take a look at what South Plains College. Get started with the following essential facts.
South Plains College sits in Levelland, TX.
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Online & Distance Learning at South Plains College
Distance learning is available at South Plains College. Of 9,098 students, 3,019 (33%) studied exclusively online and 2,268 (25%) took at least some classes online.
Health Professions Rankings at South Plains College
Rankings can help you compare South Plains College’s Health Professions program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Texas | #42 of 181 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #63 of 302 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #89 of 189 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #136 of 302 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #480 of 3,004 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1403 of 3,031 |
Earnings for Health Professions Graduates from South Plains College
Graduates of South Plains 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 | $51,948 |
| 2 years | $49,238 |
| 3 years | $54,096 |
| 4 years | $59,573 |
| 5 years | $61,708 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Health Professions graduates from South Plains College earn a median of $59,573, compared with $37,934 for all South Plains College graduates — about 57% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Health Professions graduates from South Plains College stands at $17,602.
Highest-Paying Careers for Health Professions Graduates
Graduates of the Health Professions program at South Plains 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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