Health Professions at Western Nebraska Community College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Health Professions, you may want to check out the program at Western Nebraska Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Western Nebraska Community College is in Scottsbluff, NE.
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Online & Distance Learning at Western Nebraska Community College
Online coursework is an option at Western Nebraska Community College. Of 1,569 students, 180 (11%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 400 (25%) took at least some classes online.
Earnings for Health Professions Graduates from Western Nebraska Community College
Graduates of Western Nebraska Community College’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 |
|---|---|
| 2 years | $41,036 |
| 3 years | $50,440 |
| 4 years | $44,069 |
| 5 years | $75,378 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Health Professions graduates from Western Nebraska Community College take home a median $44,069, compared with $41,871 for all Western Nebraska Community College graduates — about 5% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Health Professions graduates from Western Nebraska Community College stands at $14,507.
Highest-Paying Careers for Health Professions Graduates
Graduates of the Health Professions program at Western Nebraska Community College go on to a range of careers. Below 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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