Health Professions at Southwestern Illinois College
If you are interested in studying Health Professions, take a look at what Southwestern Illinois College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Southwestern Illinois College is located in Belleville, IL.
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Studying Online at Southwestern Illinois College
Many students take online classes at Southwestern Illinois College. Of 8,492 students, 1,276 (15%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,280 (27%) took at least some classes online.
Health Professions Rankings at Southwestern Illinois College
These rankings give you a sense of how Southwestern Illinois College’s Health Professions program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Illinois | #36 of 102 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #68 of 434 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #75 of 116 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #222 of 465 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #524 of 3,004 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1545 of 3,031 |
Earnings for Health Professions Graduates from Southwestern Illinois College
Those who finish Southwestern Illinois 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 | $28,919 |
| 2 years | $33,138 |
| 3 years | $37,139 |
| 4 years | $40,514 |
| 5 years | $53,000 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Health Professions graduates from Southwestern Illinois College earn a median of $40,514, compared with $40,756 for all Southwestern Illinois College graduates — about 1% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Health Professions graduates from Southwestern Illinois College comes in at $11,658.
Top-Paying Careers for Health Professions Graduates
Graduates of the Health Professions program at Southwestern Illinois College pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the top-paying 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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