Doctor’s Degrees in General Health & Wellness
Featured schools near , edit
Education Levels of Health and Wellness Majors
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 14 students 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 | 3,797 |
| Basic Certificate | 855 |
| Associate Degree | 790 |
| Master’s Degree | 377 |
| Graduate Certificate | 148 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 124 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 14 |
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 64.3% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 5 |
| Women | 9 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of health and wellness doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 11 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 0 |
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:
California University of Pennsylvania tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for health and wellness majors who are seeking their doctor's degree. Roughly 6,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,716 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,288 per year. The health and wellness program at California University of Pennsylvania awarded 7 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 86% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $7,875 per year. The health and wellness program at University of Arkansas awarded 5 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 40% were women.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for health and wellness majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Loma Linda University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $32,736 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,382 per year. The health and wellness program at Loma Linda University awarded 1 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for health and wellness majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 1 doctor's degrees were handed out to health and wellness majors at RMUoHP.
Explore Major by State
Alabama
Arkansas
Connecticut
Florida
Idaho
Iowa
Louisiana
Massachusetts
Mississippi
Nebraska
New Jersey
North Carolina
Oklahoma
Rhode Island
Tennessee
Vermont
West Virginia
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 | 178 |
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.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
- Image Credit: By Sandra M. Palumbo under License
More about our data sources and methodologies.
Featured Schools
Request Info
|
Southern New Hampshire University You have goals. Southern New Hampshire University can help you get there. Whether you need a bachelor's degree to get into a career or want a master's degree to move up in your current career, SNHU has an online program for you. Find your degree from over 200 online programs. Learn More > |
HealthcareDegreeSearch.com provides higher-education, college and university, degree, program, career, salary, and other helpful information to students, faculty, institutions, and other internet audiences. Presented information and data are subject to change. Inclusion on this website does not imply or represent a direct relationship with the company, school, or brand. Information, though believed correct at time of publication, may not be correct, and no warranty is provided. Contact the schools to verify any information before relying on it. Financial aid may be available for those who qualify. The displayed options may include sponsored or recommended results, not necessarily based on your preferences.
© HealthcareDegreeSearch.com – All Rights Reserved.