Doctor’s Degrees in General Health & Wellness
Education Levels of Health and Wellness Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 18 people earned their doctor's degree in health and wellness. This earns it the #62 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 health and wellness at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 3,392 |
| Associate Degree | 800 |
| Basic Certificate | 600 |
| Master’s Degree | 348 |
| Graduate Certificate | 160 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 77 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 18 |
Earnings of Health and Wellness Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for health and wellness majors with their doctor's degree due to lack of data.
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 doctor's degree in health and wellness. About 72.2% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 5 |
| Women | 13 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of health and wellness doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 9 |
| International Students | 2 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 1 |
Most Popular Health and Wellness Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 6 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in health and wellness. Learn more about the most popular 6 below:
University of Arkansas comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in health and wellness. Each year, around 27,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,666 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,500 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in health and wellness from UARK. About 25% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for health and wellness majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Loma Linda University. Roughly 4,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $24,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $29,000 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their doctor's degree in health and wellness from Loma Linda University. About 83% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Touro University Worldwide is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in health and wellness. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,440 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,000 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 0 people received their doctor's degree in health and wellness from TUW. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to health and wellness that offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| General/Allied Health Sciences | 238 |
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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- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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