Health Professions at Wharton County Junior College
If you are interested in studying Health Professions, take a look at what Wharton County Junior College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Wharton County Junior College is in Wharton, TX.
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Studying Online at Wharton County Junior College
Online coursework is an option at Wharton County Junior College. Of 5,504 students, 824 (15%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,262 (23%) took at least some classes online.
Health Professions Rankings at Wharton County Junior College
These rankings give you a sense of how Wharton County Junior College’s Health Professions program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Texas | #10 of 181 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #16 of 302 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #51 of 189 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #69 of 302 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #148 of 3,004 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #808 of 3,031 |
Earnings for Health Professions Graduates from Wharton County Junior College
Students who complete Wharton County Junior College’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 | $52,804 |
| 2 years | $57,594 |
| 3 years | $64,327 |
| 4 years | $66,121 |
| 5 years | $73,714 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Health Professions graduates from Wharton County Junior College earn a median of $66,121, compared with $52,647 for all Wharton County Junior College graduates — about 26% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Health Professions graduates from Wharton County Junior College stands at $13,346.
Highest-Paying Careers for Health Professions Graduates
Graduates of the Health Professions program at Wharton County Junior 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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