Master’s Degrees in Allied Health Professions
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Education Levels of Allied Health Majors
In 2020-2021, 12,328 master's degrees were awarded to allied health majors. This makes it the 5th most popular master's degree program in the country.
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 Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in allied health is $101,254. This number may vary for a lot of reasons. For instance, you may decide to move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $95,547 to a high of $108,044.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in allied health. About 72.3% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 3,410 |
| Women | 8,918 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of allied health master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1,079 |
| Black or African American | 473 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,049 |
| White | 8,180 |
| International Students | 117 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 1,430 |
Most Popular Allied Health Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 401 colleges that offer a master’s degree in allied health. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for allied health students seekinga master's degree is Nova Southeastern University. Roughly 20,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $33,510 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,153 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 233 master's degrees were handed out to allied health majors at NUS Florida. Around 32% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 74% were women.
Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree 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. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 227 people received their master's degree in allied health from MCPHS University. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 72% were women.
A T Still University of Health Sciences is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in allied health. Roughly 3,900 attend the school each year. The allied health program at A T Still University of Health Sciences awarded 181 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 62% were women and 39% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Touro College comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in allied health. Roughly 11,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $18,283 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,708 per year. The allied health program at Touro College awarded 175 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 66% were women and 31% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Pace University - New York comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in allied health. Each year, around 12,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $46,978 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $33,000 per year. The allied health program at Pace University - New York awarded 137 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 70% of this group were women, and 31% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Thomas Jefferson University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in allied health. Each year, around 8,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $41,900 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,068 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 134 people received their master's degree in allied health from Thomas Jefferson University. Of these students, 78% were women and 23% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Midwestern University - Glendale is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in allied health. Roughly 3,900 attend the school each year. The allied health program at Midwestern University - Glendale awarded 123 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 66% of this group were women, and 26% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 8th most popular school in the country for allied health majors who are seeking their master's degree is The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. Each year, around 32,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,857 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,002 per year. The allied health program at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley awarded 117 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 67% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 68% were women.
The 9th most popular school in the country for allied health majors who are seeking their master's degree is Barry University. Each year, around 7,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $31,200 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,820 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 100 people received their master's degree in allied health from Barry University. Of these students, 83% were women and 39% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Saint Francis University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in allied health. Roughly 2,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $38,852 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,920 per year. The allied health program at Saint Francis University awarded 100 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 83% were women and 5% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Arcadia University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in allied health. Roughly 3,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $45,520 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,311 per year. The allied health program at Arcadia University awarded 100 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 76% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Washington - Seattle Campus comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in allied health. Roughly 48,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,927 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,605 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 97 people received their master's degree in allied health from UW Seattle. Of these students, 54% were women and 27% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 13th most popular school in the country for allied health majors who are seeking their master's degree is Yale University. Each year, around 12,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,950 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $45,700 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 96 people received their master's degree in allied health from Yale. Around 26% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 73% were women.
Lincoln Memorial University is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 95 master's degrees were handed out to allied health majors at LMU. About 69% of this group were women, and 18% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 14th most popular school in the country for allied health majors who are seeking their master's degree is Western University of Health Sciences. Each year, around 3,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 95 people received their master's degree in allied health from Western University of Health Sciences. About 68% of this group were women, and 65% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Alabama at Birmingham is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in allied health. Each year, around 22,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,568 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,100 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 92 people received their master's degree in allied health from UAB. Of these students, 72% were women and 11% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Duke University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in allied health. Roughly 16,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,085 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $57,900 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 89 people received their master's degree in allied health from Duke. Of these students, 74% were women and 47% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Nebraska Medical Center is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in allied health. Roughly 3,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,340 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,207 per year. The allied health program at University of Nebraska Medical Center awarded 89 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 10% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 71% were women.
The University of Texas Medical Branch comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in allied health. Each year, around 3,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,018 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,917 per year. The allied health program at The University of Texas Medical Branch awarded 88 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 81% of this group were women, and 47% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Stony Brook University is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in allied health. Roughly 26,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. The allied health program at Stony Brook University awarded 88 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 67% were women and 39% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Allied Health Concentrations
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Physician Assistant | 10,394 |
| Athletic Training | 1,386 |
| Perfusion Technology | 124 |
| Respiratory Care Therapy | 123 |
| Radiologic Technology | 105 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to allied health that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 51,608 |
| Public Health | 16,133 |
| Health/Medical Admin Services | 15,736 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 14,517 |
| Communication Sciences | 9,211 |
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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