Health Professions at Southern Union State Community College
If you are interested in studying Health Professions, you may want to check out the program at Southern Union State Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Southern Union State Community College sits in Wadley, AL.
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Online & Distance Learning at Southern Union State Community College
Distance learning is available at Southern Union State Community College. Among 5,063 students, 665 (13%) studied exclusively online and 2,315 (46%) took at least some classes online.
Health Professions Rankings at Southern Union State Community College
Rankings can help you compare Southern Union State Community College’s Health Professions program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Alabama | #13 of 49 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Alabama | #20 of 42 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #216 of 799 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #315 of 728 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #679 of 3,004 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1562 of 3,031 |
Earnings for Health Professions Graduates from Southern Union State Community College
Graduates of Southern Union State 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 | $45,439 |
| 2 years | $37,530 |
| 3 years | $47,308 |
| 4 years | $51,989 |
| 5 years | $62,197 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Health Professions graduates from Southern Union State Community College earn a median of $51,989, compared with $37,916 for all Southern Union State Community College graduates — about 37% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Health Professions graduates from Southern Union State Community College is $13,250.
Top-Paying Careers for Health Professions Graduates
Graduates of the Health Professions program at Southern Union State Community College work across a variety of fields. Below are 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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