Health Professions at Southwest Mississippi Community College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Health Professions, you may want to check out the program at Southwest Mississippi Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Southwest Mississippi Community College is located in Summit, MS.
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Online & Distance Learning at Southwest Mississippi Community College
Many students take online classes at Southwest Mississippi Community College. Among 1,758 students, 158 (9%) studied exclusively online and 669 (38%) took at least some classes online.
Health Professions Rankings at Southwest Mississippi Community College
Rankings can help you compare Southwest Mississippi Community College’s Health Professions program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #69 of 799 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #262 of 3,004 |
Earnings for Health Professions Graduates from Southwest Mississippi Community College
Graduates of Southwest Mississippi Community College’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 | $46,914 |
| 2 years | $50,995 |
| 3 years | $54,630 |
| 4 years | $49,903 |
| 5 years | $69,411 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Health Professions graduates from Southwest Mississippi Community College earn a median of $49,903, compared with $34,897 for all Southwest Mississippi Community College graduates — about 43% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Health Professions graduates from Southwest Mississippi Community College stands at $21,057.
Highest-Paying Careers for Health Professions Graduates
Those who complete Health Professions program at Southwest Mississippi Community College work across a variety of fields. Below 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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