Health Professions at Southwest Virginia Community College
If you are interested in studying Health Professions, take a look at what Southwest Virginia Community College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Southwest Virginia Community College is in Cedar Bluff, VA.
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Online Class Availability at Southwest Virginia Community College
Online coursework is an option at Southwest Virginia Community College. Of 2,364 students, 939 (40%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 859 (36%) took at least some classes online.
Health Professions Rankings at Southwest Virginia Community College
Rankings can help you compare Southwest Virginia Community College’s Health Professions program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Virginia | #24 of 68 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #236 of 799 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #765 of 3,004 |
Earnings for Health Professions Graduates from Southwest Virginia Community College
Graduates of Southwest Virginia Community College’s Health Professions program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $36,869 |
| 2 years | $39,907 |
| 3 years | $40,879 |
| 4 years | $44,131 |
| 5 years | $46,015 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Health Professions graduates from Southwest Virginia Community College report median earnings of $44,131, compared with $33,100 for all Southwest Virginia Community College graduates — about 33% higher than the school-wide median.
Best-Paid Careers for Health Professions Graduates
Those who complete Health Professions program at Southwest Virginia Community College go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks 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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