Health Professions at West Virginia University at Parkersburg
If you plan to study Health Professions, you may want to check out the program at West Virginia University at Parkersburg. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
West Virginia University at Parkersburg is located in Parkersburg, WV.
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Online & Distance Learning at West Virginia University at Parkersburg
Online coursework is an option at West Virginia University at Parkersburg. Among 2,728 students, 491 (18%) studied exclusively online and 711 (26%) took at least some classes online.
Health Professions Rankings at West Virginia University at Parkersburg
Use these rankings to compare West Virginia University at Parkersburg’s Health Professions program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | West Virginia | #4 of 42 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | West Virginia | #20 of 33 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #104 of 799 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #379 of 3,004 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #489 of 728 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #2060 of 3,031 |
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | West Virginia | #4 of 42 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | West Virginia | #20 of 33 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #104 of 799 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #379 of 3,004 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #489 of 728 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #2060 of 3,031 |
Earnings for Health Professions Graduates from West Virginia University at Parkersburg
Those who finish West Virginia University at Parkersburg’s Health Professions program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $53,290 |
| 2 years | $54,910 |
| 3 years | $54,129 |
| 4 years | $58,045 |
| 5 years | $69,200 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Health Professions graduates from West Virginia University at Parkersburg report median earnings of $58,045, compared with $42,373 for all West Virginia University at Parkersburg graduates — about 37% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Health Professions graduates from West Virginia University at Parkersburg comes in at $19,163.
Highest-Paying Careers for Health Professions Graduates
Those who complete Health Professions program at West Virginia University at Parkersburg go on to a range of careers. Here are 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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