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Health Professions Schools in Georgia

25,224 Health Professions students earned their degrees in the state in <nil>.

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 Georgia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 6,154
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 5,892
Associate Degree 3,873
Master’s Degree 3,650
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 3,369
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 3,369
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 2,002
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 2,002
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 2,002
Post-Master’s Certificate 284
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 284

Gender Distribution

In Georgia, 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 Georgia is as follows:

  • Asian: 4.8%
  • Black or African American: 33.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 9.1%
  • White: 45.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.1%
  • Other Races: 5.6%
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Jobs for Health Professions Grads in Georgia

606,080 people in the state and 22,470,500 in the nation are employed in jobs related to health professions.

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Wages for Health Professions Jobs in Georgia

Health Professions grads earn an average of $63,870 in the state and $62,500 nationwide.

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

#1

Emory University

Atlanta
1,343 Degrees in Major Awarded
90% Graduation Rate
14,779 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 73%. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $68,643 a year. This private institution charges an average net price of $25,424.

#2

Augusta University

Augusta
1,114 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
8,961 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.81 years. The student loan default rate is 1.70% which is lower than average.

#3

South University's online programs

Savannah
1,103 Degrees in Major Awarded
4% Graduation Rate
6,724 Total Students

The average student takes 4.56 years to complete their degree at South University's online programs. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. 92% of students get financical aid.

#4

Georgia Southern University

Statesboro
858 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
27,076 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $15,851. Graduates earn an average $42,367 after graduation. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 22 to 1.

#5

Mercer University

Macon
844 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
9,009 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $46,626 after graduation. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Most students complete their degree in 4.25 years.

#6

Georgia State University

Atlanta
738 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
36,973 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 97% get financial aid. Graduates earn an average $35,468 after graduation. The 2.30% student loan default rate is lower than average.

#7

University of Georgia

Athens
604 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
40,118 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $14,995. It takes the average student 4.27 years to graduate. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

#8

Life University

Marietta
444 Degrees in Major Awarded
28% Graduation Rate
2,787 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.52 years. 95% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.90%.

#9

Valdosta State University

Valdosta
403 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
11,557 Total Students

72% of the teachers are full time. The 3.20% student loan default rate is lower than average. 93% of students get financical aid.

#10

University of West Georgia

Carrollton
380 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
12,687 Total Students

A typical student attending University of West Georgia will pay a net price of $16,239. In their early career, University of West Georgia grads earn an average salary of $38,654. 94% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

Health Professions Careers in GA

Some of the careers health professions majors go into include:

Job Title GA Job Growth GA Median Salary
Physician Assistants 43% $104,460
Personal Care Aides 41% $21,310
Occupational Therapy Assistants 39% $67,570
Nurse Practitioners 39% $104,360
Physical Therapist Assistants 36% $56,990
Physical Therapist Aides 35% $24,200
Orthotists and Prosthetists 33% $64,580
Nursing Instructors and Professors 33% $67,370
Respiratory Therapists 31% $57,140
Hearing Aid Specialists 29% $37,340
Medical Assistants 29% $31,790
Ambulance Drivers and Attendants 29% $24,210
Physical Therapists 29% $86,310
Massage Therapists 28% $37,990
Dental Laboratory Technicians 28% $40,850
Software Applications Developers 27% $100,820
Home Health Aides 27% $22,320
Marriage and Family Therapists 27% $68,360
Community Health Workers 26% $38,020
Occupational Therapists 26% $82,880
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers 26% $61,580
Medical Secretaries 25% $34,440
Genetic Counselors 25% $86,230
Medical and Health Services Managers 25% $96,220
Dental Hygienists 25% $66,330
Substance Abuse Counselors 25% $0
Dental Assistants 24% $36,760
Nurse Midwives 24% $98,680
Audiologists 24% $71,630
Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 24% $32,570
Phlebotomists 23% $31,640
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians 23% $31,420
Health Technologists and Technicians 23% $44,330
Medical Appliance Technicians 23% $37,440
Mental Health Counselors 23% $0
Dentists 23% $149,240
Athletic Trainers 23% $47,110
Veterinarians 22% $84,040
Occupational Therapy Aides 21% $25,870
Rehabilitation Counselors 21% $38,500
Dispensing Opticians 20% $32,890
Speech-Language Pathologists 20% $75,900
Optometrists 20% $91,900
Nurse Anesthetists 20% $146,460
Physicists 20% $97,540
Therapists 19% $57,400
Dentists 19% $137,510
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians 19% $33,420
Psychology Professors 19% $70,490
Family and General Practitioners 19% $179,630
Registered Nurses 18% $67,870
Counselors 18% $30,170
Environmental Scientists and Specialists 18% $66,420
Medical Equipment Preparers 18% $34,300
Healthcare Social Workers 18% $52,660
Medical Scientists 18% $62,600
Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 17% $71,200
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians 17% $59,250
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians 17% $0
Dietitians and Nutritionists 16% $54,210
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers 16% $59,780
Surgical Technologists 16% $44,450
Marketing Managers 16% $133,530
Nursing Assistants 16% $24,680
Administrative Services Managers 16% $100,620
Engineers 16% $92,030
Physicians and Surgeons 15% $208,000
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians 15% $59,900
Radiation Therapists 15% $80,830
Pharmacy Technicians 15% $29,140
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists 15% $68,470
Sales Managers 15% $128,700
Medical Records and Health Information Technicians 15% $36,280
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists 14% $0
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians 14% $29,560
Healthcare Support Workers 13% $42,710
Computer Workers 13% $85,280
Exercise Physiologists 13% $46,030
Chiropractors 12% $59,310
Dietetic Technicians 12% $24,120
Nuclear Medicine Technologists 12% $74,720
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists 12% $70,850
Natural Sciences Managers 12% $0
Computer User Support Specialists 12% $49,830
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 11% $41,890
Epidemiologists 11% $61,910
Health Diagnosing and Treating Practitioners 10% $103,840
Computer and Information Research Scientists 10% $96,490
Podiatrists 10% $109,310
Office and Administrative Support Worker Supervisors 10% $52,740
Managers 9% $109,920
Pharmacists 9% $122,460
Substance Abuse Social Workers 8% $37,050
Recreational Therapists 8% $42,200
Psychiatric Technicians 6% $29,430
Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators 4% $62,990
Life Scientists 0% $59,180
Psychiatric Aides -4% $0
Computer Programmers -9% $87,770
Respiratory Therapy Technicians -56% $52,120

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