Health Professions at Southwest Minnesota State University
If you are interested in studying Health Professions, consider the program at Southwest Minnesota State University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Southwest Minnesota State University is located in Marshall, MN.
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Studying Online at Southwest Minnesota State University
Online coursework is an option at Southwest Minnesota State University. Of 8,214 students, 1,293 (16%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 730 (9%) took at least some classes online.
Health Professions Rankings at Southwest Minnesota State University
Use these rankings to compare Southwest Minnesota State University’s Health Professions program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Minnesota | #30 of 57 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Minnesota | #56 of 58 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #125 of 276 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #230 of 289 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1374 of 3,004 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1985 of 3,031 |
Earnings for Health Professions Graduates from Southwest Minnesota State University
Those who finish Southwest Minnesota State 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 | $63,193 |
| 2 years | $61,020 |
| 3 years | $63,067 |
| 4 years | $71,933 |
| 5 years | $84,871 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Health Professions graduates from Southwest Minnesota State University take home a median $71,933, compared with $55,618 for all Southwest Minnesota State University graduates — about 29% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Health Professions graduates from Southwest Minnesota State University stands at $33,560.
Top-Paying Careers for Health Professions Graduates
Graduates of the Health Professions program at Southwest Minnesota State 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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