Health Professions at Southern Utah University
If you plan to study Health Professions, consider the program at Southern Utah University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Southern Utah University sits in Cedar City, UT.
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Studying Online at Southern Utah University
Many students take online classes at Southern Utah University. Of 15,444 students, 5,319 (34%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 4,221 (27%) took at least some classes online.
Health Professions Rankings at Southern Utah University
These rankings give you a sense of how Southern Utah University’s Health Professions program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Utah | #11 of 26 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Utah | #13 of 24 |
| Best Value | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #38 of 102 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #61 of 101 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #975 of 3,004 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1499 of 3,031 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Utah | #11 of 26 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Utah | #13 of 24 |
| Best Value | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #38 of 102 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #61 of 101 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #975 of 3,004 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1499 of 3,031 |
Earnings for Health Professions Graduates from Southern Utah University
Students who complete Southern Utah University’s Health Professions program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $51,826 |
| 2 years | $53,108 |
| 3 years | $57,687 |
| 4 years | $62,156 |
| 5 years | $70,566 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Health Professions graduates from Southern Utah University earn a median of $62,156, compared with $42,676 for all Southern Utah University graduates — about 46% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Health Professions graduates from Southern Utah University comes in at $11,993.
Highest-Paying Careers for Health Professions Graduates
Students who finish Health Professions program at Southern Utah University 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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