Health Professions at South Texas College
If you are interested in studying Health Professions, take a look at what South Texas College. Get started with the following essential facts.
South Texas College is in McAllen, TX.
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Studying Online at South Texas College
Online coursework is an option at South Texas College. Of 27,431 students, 6,291 (23%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 5,286 (19%) took at least some classes online.
Health Professions Rankings at South Texas College
Use these rankings to compare South Texas College’s Health Professions program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Texas | #6 of 181 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #7 of 302 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #63 of 3,004 |
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Texas | #6 of 181 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #7 of 302 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #63 of 3,004 |
Earnings for Health Professions Graduates from South Texas College
Graduates of South Texas 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 | $40,696 |
| 2 years | $40,917 |
| 3 years | $43,453 |
| 4 years | $50,061 |
| 5 years | $56,035 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Health Professions graduates from South Texas College earn a median of $50,061, compared with $33,336 for all South Texas College graduates — about 50% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Health Professions graduates from South Texas College stands at $7,987.
Highest-Paying Careers for Health Professions Graduates
Those who complete Health Professions program at South Texas College go on to a range of careers. Here are the highest-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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