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Health Professions Schools in Colorado

In <nil>, 14,488 students earned their Health Professions degrees in CO.

In terms of popularity, Health Professions is the 1st most popular major in the state out of a total 1 majors commonly available.

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Education Levels of Health Professions Majors in Colorado

Health Professions majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 4,358
Bachelor’s Degree 3,325
Associate Degree 2,285
Master’s Degree 1,912
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 1,452
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 1,452
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 1,055
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 1,055
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 1,055
Post-Master’s Certificate 101
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 101

Gender Distribution

In Colorado, a health professions major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of health professions majors in Colorado is as follows:

  • Asian: 4.4%
  • Black or African American: 6.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 21.5%
  • White: 53.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.1%
  • Other Races: 13.1%
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Jobs for Health Professions Grads in Colorado

There are 391,710 people in the state and 22,470,500 people in the nation working in health professions jobs.

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Wages for Health Professions Jobs in Colorado

In this state, health professions grads earn an average of $61,630. Nationwide, they make an average of $62,500.

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There are 10 colleges in Colorado that offer health professions degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

#1

Aspen University

Phoenix
1,920 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,989 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 69% get financial aid. The student to faculty ratio is 9 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

#2

University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus

Denver
1,411 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
24,267 Total Students

83% of students get financical aid. Graduates earn an average $51,907 after graduation. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 65% are considered full time.

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Regis University

Denver
694 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
5,566 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.70%. 10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $60,613 a year.

#6

Colorado State University - Global Campus

Aurora
495 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,844 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 21% are considered full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 75% of students receive it. In their early career, Colorado State University - Global Campus grads earn an average salary of $66,822.

#7

University of Northern Colorado

Greeley
460 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
10,348 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 0.90% which is lower than average. The average student takes 4.47 years to complete their degree at University of Northern Colorado. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

#8

Denver College of Nursing

Denver
444 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,072 Total Students

17% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $70,862 a year.

#9

Pueblo Community College

Pueblo
328 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,938 Total Students

18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The student loan default rate is 3.90% which is lower than average. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 85% of students receive it.

#10

University of Colorado at Colorado Springs

Colorado Springs
315 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
12,031 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 60%. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $44,019 a year. The student loan default rate of 1.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

Health Professions Careers in CO

Some of the careers health professions majors go into include:

Job Title CO Job Growth CO Median Salary
Genetic Counselors 50% $81,720
Home Health Aides 48% $25,260
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians 47% $69,000
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers 46% $84,660
Physical Therapist Aides 46% $30,420
Nurse Practitioners 46% $105,560
Personal Care Aides 45% $24,290
Physical Therapists 44% $81,460
Physical Therapist Assistants 43% $56,280
Occupational Therapy Aides 43% $33,450
Physician Assistants 38% $103,070
Health Technologists and Technicians 38% $42,870
Athletic Trainers 37% $48,450
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians 37% $36,060
Therapists 36% $58,490
Orthotists and Prosthetists 36% $51,900
Occupational Therapists 36% $86,740
Nursing Instructors and Professors 36% $59,140
Health Specialties Professors 36% $116,840
Registered Nurses 36% $72,870
Occupational Therapy Assistants 36% $56,440
Healthcare Social Workers 36% $50,500
Phlebotomists 35% $35,130
Surgical Technologists 35% $53,020
Health Diagnosing and Treating Practitioners 35% $56,560
Radiation Therapists 35% $92,370
Clergy 35% $54,580
Respiratory Therapists 34% $62,200
Medical Equipment Preparers 34% $39,160
Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 34% $84,410
Mental Health Counselors 34% $0
Substance Abuse Counselors 33% $0
Marriage and Family Therapists 33% $65,120
Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 32% $38,300
Substance Abuse Social Workers 32% $45,440
Exercise Physiologists 32% $47,620
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians 32% $0
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists 32% $0
Dietitians and Nutritionists 32% $59,630
Community Health Workers 32% $38,830
Psychology Professors 31% $60,510
Social Work Professors 31% $60,210
Audiologists 31% $86,660
Software Applications Developers 31% $104,980
Massage Therapists 31% $45,750
Nursing Assistants 31% $32,000
Medical and Health Services Managers 30% $108,660
Speech-Language Pathologists 30% $87,080
Dispensing Opticians 30% $38,270
Optometrists 30% $131,190
Medical Records and Health Information Technicians 29% $46,990
Medical Assistants 28% $35,640
Rehabilitation Counselors 28% $46,610
Counselors 27% $52,570
Recreational Therapists 27% $47,200
Dietetic Technicians 27% $25,770
Computer User Support Specialists 27% $56,700
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians 26% $36,960
Nurse Anesthetists 26% $175,710
Pharmacy Technicians 26% $36,090
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists 26% $78,930
Veterinarians 25% $90,630
Psychiatric Aides 25% $31,740
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers 24% $47,400
Environmental Scientists and Specialists 24% $86,190
Medical Scientists 24% $59,350
Fine Artists 23% $37,720
Computer and Information Research Scientists 23% $117,330
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 22% $51,550
Physicians and Surgeons 22% $208,000
Pharmacists 22% $127,490
Healthcare Support Workers 21% $31,330
Marketing Managers 21% $161,870
Administrative Services Managers 20% $113,320
Computer Workers 20% $99,840
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists 20% $79,630
Dental Hygienists 19% $86,850
Dental Assistants 18% $40,170
Epidemiologists 18% $61,040
Dentists 18% $131,090
Nuclear Medicine Technologists 18% $85,960
Physicists 18% $100,850
Office and Administrative Support Worker Supervisors 17% $59,320
Chiropractors 17% $56,410
Life Scientists 17% $49,550
Engineers 17% $111,020
Managers 16% $127,750
Dental Laboratory Technicians 16% $47,200
Sales Managers 16% $145,520
Natural Sciences Managers 15% $127,080
Family and General Practitioners 15% $208,000
Medical Transcriptionists 15% $38,290
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians 15% $36,780
Psychiatric Technicians 15% $37,360
Medical Appliance Technicians 14% $54,700
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians 14% $62,320
Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators 13% $70,720
Computer Programmers 0% $92,680

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