Health Professions at Southwestern College
If you are interested in studying Health Professions, you may want to check out the program at Southwestern College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Southwestern College sits in Winfield, KS.
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Studying Online at Southwestern College
Online coursework is an option at Southwestern College. Among 1,041 students, 445 (43%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 4 (0%) took at least some classes online.
Health Professions Rankings at Southwestern College
Use these rankings to compare Southwestern College’s Health Professions program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Kansas | #19 of 51 |
| Best Value | Kansas | #46 of 49 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #87 of 289 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #261 of 276 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #987 of 3,031 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #2414 of 3,004 |
Earnings for Health Professions Graduates from Southwestern College
Graduates of Southwestern 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 |
|---|---|
| 2 years | $39,009 |
| 4 years | $47,314 |
| 5 years | $51,772 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Health Professions graduates from Southwestern College earn a median of $47,314, compared with $57,131 for all Southwestern College graduates — about 17% lower than the school-wide median.
Best-Paid Careers for Health Professions Graduates
Those who complete Health Professions program at Southwestern College pursue many career paths. 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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