Health Professions at West Shore Community College
If you are interested in studying Health Professions, take a look at what West Shore Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
West Shore Community College is located in Scottville, MI.
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Online Class Availability at West Shore Community College
Online coursework is an option at West Shore Community College. Among 1,120 students, 277 (25%) studied exclusively online and 416 (37%) took at least some classes online.
Health Professions Rankings at West Shore Community College
These rankings give you a sense of how West Shore Community College’s Health Professions program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Michigan | #7 of 90 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #42 of 434 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Michigan | #51 of 92 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #261 of 3,004 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #291 of 465 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #2001 of 3,031 |
Earnings for Health Professions Graduates from West Shore Community College
Those who finish West Shore 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 | $56,304 |
| 2 years | $46,526 |
| 3 years | $52,456 |
| 4 years | $58,748 |
| 5 years | $68,330 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Health Professions graduates from West Shore Community College earn a median of $58,748, compared with $43,676 for all West Shore Community College graduates — about 35% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Health Professions graduates from West Shore Community College stands at $21,406.
Best-Paid Careers for Health Professions Graduates
Those who complete Health Professions program at West Shore Community College work across a variety of fields. 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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