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Doctor’s Degrees in Allied Health Professions

533 Yearly Graduations
$85,185 Median Salary
59% Women
There are 19 schools in the United States where you can get your doctor's degree in allied health. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and 25% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 0.9% of allied health graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Allied Health Majors

In 2020-2021, 533 earned their doctor's degree in allied health. This earns it the #11 spot on the list of the most popular doctor's degree programs in the nation.

The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in allied health at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 27,677
Basic Certificate 20,874
Master’s Degree 12,328
Undergraduate Certificate 11,543
Bachelor’s Degree 9,264
Doctor’s Degree 533
Graduate Certificate 89

Earnings of Allied Health Majors With Doctor’s Degrees

The median salary for graduates holding a doctor's degree in allied health is $85,185. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $60,010 and the high is $100,916.

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Student Debt

The data on debt ranges for allied health majors who have their doctor's degree is not available.

Student Diversity

More women than men pursue their doctor's degree in allied health. About 58.9% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 219
Women 314
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The racial-ethnic distribution of allied health doctor’s degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 24
Black or African American 55
Hispanic or Latino 45
White 339
International Students 5
Other Races/Ethnicities 65
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There are 19 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in allied health. Learn more about the most popular 19 below:

#1

University of Lynchburg

Lynchburg, Virginia
283 Yearly Graduations
59% Women
29% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Lynchburg tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for allied health majors who are seeking their doctor's degree. Each year, around 2,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $33,500 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,614 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 283 people received their doctor's degree in allied health from Lynchburg. About 59% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

82 Yearly Graduations
61% Women
28% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 2nd most popular school in the country for allied health majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is A T Still University of Health Sciences. Roughly 3,900 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 82 doctor's degrees were handed out to allied health majors at A T Still University of Health Sciences. Around 28% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 61% were women.

33 Yearly Graduations
88% Women
18% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in allied health. Each year, around 7,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $34,700 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,950 per year. The allied health program at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences awarded 33 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 88% of this group were women, and 18% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#4

Lincoln Memorial University

Harrogate, Tennessee
27 Yearly Graduations
56% Women

Lincoln Memorial University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in allied health. Each year, around 4,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $23,760 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,654 per year. The allied health program at Lincoln Memorial University awarded 27 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.

#5

Indiana State University

Terre Haute, Indiana
22 Yearly Graduations
68% Women
18% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Indiana State University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in allied health. Each year, around 10,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,318 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,776 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 22 people received their doctor's degree in allied health from Indiana State. Around 18% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 68% were women.

#6

Baylor University

Waco, Texas
19 Yearly Graduations
16% Women
21% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Baylor University is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in allied health. Each year, around 19,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $50,232 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $37,674 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 19 doctor's degrees were handed out to allied health majors at Baylor. Around 21% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 16% were women.

18 Yearly Graduations
56% Women
11% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in allied health. Each year, around 1,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 18 people received their doctor's degree in allied health from RMUoHP. Of these students, 56% were women and 11% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#8

Temple University

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
14 Yearly Graduations
57% Women
21% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Temple University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in allied health. Each year, around 37,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,488 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,388 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 14 doctor's degrees were handed out to allied health majors at Temple. Of these students, 57% were women and 21% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#9

Moravian College

Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
12 Yearly Graduations
50% Women
8% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Moravian College is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in allied health. Each year, around 2,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $46,799 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,874 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 12 doctor's degrees were handed out to allied health majors at Moravian. Of these students, 50% were women and 8% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#10

University of Idaho

Moscow, Idaho
8 Yearly Graduations
38% Women
13% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Idaho comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in allied health. Each year, around 10,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,182 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,754 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 8 people received their doctor's degree in allied health from U of I. Around 13% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 38% were women.

7 Yearly Graduations
86% Women
86% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Florida International University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in allied health. Roughly 58,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,721 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,912 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 7 doctor's degrees were handed out to allied health majors at FIU. Around 86% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 86% were women.

#12

Mayo Clinic School of Medicine

Rochester, Minnesota
4 Yearly Graduations
75% Women
25% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 12th most popular school in the country for allied health majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Mayo Clinic School of Medicine. Each year, around 1,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,738 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,362 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 people received their doctor's degree in allied health from Mayo Clinic School of Medicine. About 75% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

3 Yearly Graduations
67% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 13th most popular school in the country for allied health majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Oklahoma - Health Sciences Center. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,220 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,119 per year. The allied health program at University of Oklahoma - Health Sciences Center awarded 3 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.

#14

Colorado State University - Fort Collins

Fort Collins, Colorado
1 Yearly Graduations

Colorado State University - Fort Collins is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in allied health. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,709 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,834 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 1 people received their doctor's degree in allied health from Colorado State.

Allied Health Concentrations

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Physician Assistant 421
Allied Health/Treatment Professions 30
Gene Therapy 4
Medical Radiologic Technology 3
Radiologic Technology 1

Below are some popular majors that are similar to allied health that offer doctor’s degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Medicine 28,623
Rehabilitation Professions 15,249
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences 15,192
Nursing 10,943
Dentistry 6,742

References

*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.

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