Health Professions at Wake Technical Community College
If you are interested in studying Health Professions, consider the program at Wake Technical Community College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Wake Technical Community College is located in Raleigh, NC.
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Online Class Availability at Wake Technical Community College
Distance learning is available at Wake Technical Community College. Among 24,609 students, 11,077 (45%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 7,234 (29%) took at least some classes online.
Health Professions Rankings at Wake Technical Community College
Use these rankings to compare Wake Technical Community College’s Health Professions program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | North Carolina | #32 of 87 |
| Best Value | North Carolina | #41 of 98 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #165 of 799 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #233 of 728 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #454 of 3,004 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1328 of 3,031 |
Earnings for Health Professions Graduates from Wake Technical Community College
Graduates of Wake Technical 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 | $39,325 |
| 2 years | $38,614 |
| 3 years | $42,228 |
| 4 years | $44,894 |
| 5 years | $51,550 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Health Professions graduates from Wake Technical Community College take home a median $44,894, compared with $41,410 for all Wake Technical Community College graduates — about 8% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Health Professions graduates from Wake Technical Community College comes in at $24,632.
Top-Paying Careers for Health Professions Graduates
Graduates of the Health Professions program at Wake Technical Community College pursue many career paths. Here are the highest-paying 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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