Health Professions at West Virginia Junior College-Charleston
If you plan to study Health Professions, take a look at what West Virginia Junior College-Charleston. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
West Virginia Junior College-Charleston is located in Cross Lanes, WV.
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Online Class Availability at West Virginia Junior College-Charleston
Distance learning is available at West Virginia Junior College-Charleston. Of 394 students, 225 (57%) studied exclusively online and 119 (30%) took at least some classes online.
Health Professions Rankings at West Virginia Junior College-Charleston
Use these rankings to compare West Virginia Junior College-Charleston’s Health Professions program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | West Virginia | #29 of 33 |
| Best Value | West Virginia | #29 of 42 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #489 of 799 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #635 of 728 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1748 of 3,004 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #2769 of 3,031 |
Earnings for Health Professions Graduates from West Virginia Junior College-Charleston
Graduates of West Virginia Junior College-Charleston’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 | $22,904 |
| 2 years | $21,193 |
| 3 years | $19,971 |
| 4 years | $24,977 |
| 5 years | $29,339 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Health Professions graduates from West Virginia Junior College-Charleston take home a median $24,977, compared with $24,977 for all West Virginia Junior College-Charleston graduates — about 0% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Health Professions graduates from West Virginia Junior College-Charleston comes in at $9,304.
Highest-Paying Careers for Health Professions Graduates
Graduates of the Health Professions program at West Virginia Junior College-Charleston pursue many career paths. Here are the best-paid 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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