Health Professions at Virginia Western Community College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Health Professions, consider the program at Virginia Western Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Virginia Western Community College is in Roanoke, VA.
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Online & Distance Learning at Virginia Western Community College
Online coursework is an option at Virginia Western Community College. Of 6,332 students, 1,354 (21%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,540 (24%) took at least some classes online.
Health Professions Rankings at Virginia Western Community College
Rankings can help you compare Virginia Western Community College’s Health Professions program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Virginia | #8 of 68 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Virginia | #28 of 71 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #113 of 799 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #227 of 728 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #298 of 3,004 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1305 of 3,031 |
Earnings for Health Professions Graduates from Virginia Western Community College
Students who complete Virginia Western Community College’s Health Professions program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $47,970 |
| 2 years | $45,324 |
| 3 years | $48,924 |
| 4 years | $50,399 |
| 5 years | $54,884 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Health Professions graduates from Virginia Western Community College report median earnings of $50,399, compared with $39,533 for all Virginia Western Community College graduates — about 27% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Health Professions graduates from Virginia Western Community College stands at $16,684.
Best-Paid Careers for Health Professions Graduates
Those who complete Health Professions program at Virginia Western Community College go on to a range of careers. Here are the highest-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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