Doctor’s Degrees in Health Professions
Education Levels of Health Professions Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 89,473 people earned their doctor's degree in health professions. This makes it the 1st most popular doctor's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in health professions at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 256,172 |
| Associate Degree | 179,344 |
| Master’s Degree | 149,998 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 137,838 |
| Basic Certificate | 135,330 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 89,473 |
| Graduate Certificate | 16,117 |
Earnings of Health Professions Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a doctor's degree in health professions is $119,133. 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. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $103,746 and the high is $138,985.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for health professions students who are doctor's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor's degree in health professions. About 63.7% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 32,452 |
| Women | 57,021 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of health professions doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 15,123 |
| Black or African American | 7,192 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8,037 |
| White | 48,380 |
| International Students | 2,613 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 8,128 |
Most Popular Health Professions Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 716 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in health professions. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for health professions majors who are seeking their doctor's degree. Each year, around 4,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,065 people received their doctor's degree in health professions from USAHS. Of these students, 64% were women and 36% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their doctor's degree in health professions at University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences make a median salary of 119,133.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for health professions majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Nova Southeastern University. Roughly 20,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $35,880 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,890 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 966 people received their doctor's degree in health professions from NUS Florida. Around 58% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 63% were women. Those who complete their doctor's degree in health professions at Nova Southeastern University make a median salary of 119,133.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for health professions majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Rutgers University - New Brunswick. Each year, around 50,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,674 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,824 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 965 people received their doctor's degree in health professions from Rutgers New Brunswick. Around 62% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 58% were women. Rutgers University - New Brunswick health professions graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $119,133.
Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in health professions. Roughly 4,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,211 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 941 people received their doctor's degree in health professions from LECOM. Around 38% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 55% were women. Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine health professions graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $119,133.
The 5th most popular school in the country for health professions majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Illinois at Chicago. Each year, around 33,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,656 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,108 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 868 people received their doctor's degree in health professions from UIC. Around 48% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 62% were women. Those who complete their doctor's degree in health professions at University of Illinois at Chicago make a median salary of 119,133.
University of Southern California comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in health professions. Each year, around 46,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $66,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $66,640 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 816 people received their doctor's degree in health professions from USC. About 63% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their doctor's degree in health professions at University of Southern California make a median salary of 119,133.
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in health professions. Each year, around 52,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,496 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,116 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 764 people received their doctor's degree in health professions from UMN Twin Cities. Around 23% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 66% were women. Data shows that UMN Twin Cities graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $119,133.
The 8th most popular school in the country for health professions majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is A T Still University of Health Sciences. Roughly 3,900 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 736 people received their doctor's degree in health professions from A T Still University of Health Sciences. About 60% of this group were women, and 35% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. A T Still University of Health Sciences health professions graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $119,133.
The 9th most popular school in the country for health professions majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Temple University. Each year, around 37,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $21,023 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,042 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 709 people received their doctor's degree in health professions from Temple. About 55% of this group were women, and 43% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their doctor's degree in health professions at Temple University make a median salary of 119,133.
Western University of Health Sciences comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in health professions. Each year, around 3,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 706 people received their doctor's degree in health professions from Western University of Health Sciences. About 58% of this group were women, and 60% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Western University of Health Sciences health professions graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $119,133.
University of Washington - Seattle Campus is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in health professions. Roughly 48,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,524 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,514 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 687 people received their doctor's degree in health professions from UW Seattle. About 68% of this group were women, and 41% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their doctor's degree in health professions at University of Washington - Seattle Campus make a median salary of 119,133.
Midwestern University - Glendale is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in health professions. Roughly 3,900 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 686 people received their doctor's degree in health professions from Midwestern University - Glendale. Around 35% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 51% were women. Midwestern University - Glendale health professions graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $119,133.
The 13th most popular school in the country for health professions majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Florida. Each year, around 53,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,477 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,770 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 682 people received their doctor's degree in health professions from UF. About 68% of this group were women, and 41% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University of Florida health professions graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $119,133.
The 14th most popular school in the country for health professions majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Ohio State University - Main Campus. Roughly 61,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,826 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,515 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 672 people received their doctor's degree in health professions from Ohio State. About 65% of this group were women, and 28% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Ohio State graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $119,133.
Creighton University is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in health professions. Each year, around 8,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $45,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,676 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 668 people received their doctor's degree in health professions from Creighton. Around 24% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 65% were women. Creighton University health professions graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $119,133.
The 16th most popular school in the country for health professions majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences. Each year, around 7,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $37,620 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,840 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 667 people received their doctor's degree in health professions from MCPHS University. Around 36% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 66% were women. Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences health professions graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $119,133.
The 17th most popular school in the country for health professions majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Midwestern University - Downers Grove. Each year, around 2,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 648 people received their doctor's degree in health professions from Midwestern University - Downers Grove. Of these students, 61% were women and 41% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their doctor's degree in health professions at Midwestern University - Downers Grove make a median salary of 119,133.
University of Maryland - Baltimore comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in health professions. Roughly 7,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,827 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,750 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 630 people received their doctor's degree in health professions from UMB. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 69% were women. Data shows that UMB graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $119,133.
New York University is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in health professions. Each year, around 52,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,438 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,826 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 613 people received their doctor's degree in health professions from NYU. Of these students, 63% were women and 42% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their doctor's degree in health professions at New York University make a median salary of 119,133.
Virginia Commonwealth University comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in health professions. Each year, around 29,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,850 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,404 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 611 people received their doctor's degree in health professions from VCU. Of these students, 64% were women and 36% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their doctor's degree in health professions at Virginia Commonwealth University make a median salary of 119,133.
Health Professions Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Medicine | 29,168 |
| Rehabilitation Professions | 16,935 |
| Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences | 13,508 |
| Nursing | 13,058 |
| Dentistry | 6,928 |
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*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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