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Health Professions Schools in Idaho

4,975 students earned Health Professions degrees in Idaho in the <nil> year.

As a degree choice, Health Professions is the 1st most popular major in the state.

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Education Levels of Health Professions Majors in Idaho

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 2,339
Associate Degree 996
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 444
Master’s Degree 417
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 416
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 416
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 327
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 327
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 327
Post-Master’s Certificate 36
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 36

Gender Distribution

In Idaho, 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 Idaho is as follows:

  • Asian: 4.0%
  • Black or African American: 1.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 14.7%
  • White: 72.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.3%
  • Other Races: 6.3%
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Jobs for Health Professions Grads in Idaho

101,590 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 Idaho

Health Professions grads earn an average of $59,060 in the state and $62,500 nationwide.

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

#1

Boise State University

Boise
1,038 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
25,794 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $17,107. In their early career, Boise State grads earn an average salary of $42,436. 85% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#2

Idaho State University

Pocatello
920 Degrees in Major Awarded
34% Graduation Rate
12,135 Total Students

95% of students get financical aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. The average student takes 4.67 years to complete their degree at ISU.

#3

Brigham Young University - Idaho

Rexburg
786 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
44,304 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $38,741 a year. Of all the students who attend this school, 58% get financial aid. This private institution charges an average net price of $6,577.

#4

Lewis - Clark State College

Lewiston
273 Degrees in Major Awarded
32% Graduation Rate
3,710 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $38,299 a year. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 90% of students receive it. The full-time teacher rate is 97%.

#5

College of Southern Idaho

Twin Falls
258 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,927 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $32,691 after graduation. Of all the students who attend this school, 93% get financial aid. The student loan default rate is 2.30% which is lower than average.

#6

Carrington College, Boise

Boise
143 Degrees in Major Awarded
489 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 42% are considered full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. In their early career, Carrington College, Boise grads earn an average salary of $33,724.

#7

College of Western Idaho

Nampa
138 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,403 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 39% are considered full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $34,817 a year.

#8

Northwest Nazarene University

Nampa
117 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
2,044 Total Students

The 0.40% student loan default rate is lower than average. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. In their early career, NNU grads earn an average salary of $43,353.

#9

North Idaho College

Coeur d'Alene
113 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,579 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $7,074. 94% of students get financical aid. The student loan default rate of 2.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#10

College of Eastern Idaho

Idaho Falls
83 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,156 Total Students

The 3.30% student loan default rate is lower than average. 40% of the teachers are full time. In their early career, CEI grads earn an average salary of $34,997.

Health Professions Careers in ID

Some of the careers health professions majors go into include:

Job Title ID Job Growth ID Median Salary
Respiratory Therapists 52% $57,550
Home Health Aides 39% $23,740
Personal Care Aides 37% $22,320
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers 37% $78,620
Nurse Practitioners 35% $102,830
Computer and Information Research Scientists 33% $129,400
Radiation Therapists 33% $88,000
Nurse Midwives 33% $70,590
Physician Assistants 32% $104,290
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians 31% $57,620
Nursing Instructors and Professors 31% $71,130
Occupational Therapy Assistants 30% $58,000
Massage Therapists 30% $44,780
Software Applications Developers 30% $83,510
Registered Nurses 29% $66,780
Health Specialties Professors 29% $78,080
Athletic Trainers 29% $40,260
Physical Therapist Aides 29% $27,610
Dietetic Technicians 27% $25,900
Physical Therapist Assistants 27% $53,670
Medical Equipment Preparers 27% $29,350
Medical and Health Services Managers 26% $86,160
Medical Secretaries 26% $33,220
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists 26% $0
Physical Therapists 26% $78,760
Surgical Technologists 25% $47,820
Healthcare Social Workers 25% $55,780
Social Work Professors 25% $0
Hearing Aid Specialists 25% $47,320
Clergy 25% $44,660
Physicists 25% $111,110
Medical Records and Health Information Technicians 24% $38,390
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians 24% $0
Medical Assistants 24% $33,850
Occupational Therapists 23% $82,350
Speech-Language Pathologists 23% $72,880
Psychiatric Technicians 23% $29,740
Pharmacy Technicians 23% $35,470
Occupational Therapy Aides 22% $0
Nuclear Medicine Technologists 22% $77,100
Dispensing Opticians 22% $30,780
Phlebotomists 22% $31,150
Nursing Assistants 22% $26,770
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists 21% $71,140
Dietitians and Nutritionists 21% $52,940
Medical Scientists 21% $67,520
Health Technologists and Technicians 21% $49,150
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers 20% $54,310
Health Diagnosing and Treating Practitioners 20% $56,490
Community Health Workers 20% $37,890
Healthcare Support Workers 20% $31,500
Substance Abuse Social Workers 19% $46,650
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians 19% $29,900
Mental Health Counselors 18% $0
Pharmacists 17% $123,120
Veterinarians 17% $89,650
Orthotists and Prosthetists 17% $68,300
Life Scientists 17% $0
Recreational Therapists 17% $35,390
Administrative Services Managers 16% $70,440
Sales Managers 15% $89,270
Computer User Support Specialists 15% $44,730
Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 15% $35,060
Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 14% $66,140
Physicians and Surgeons 14% $208,000
Marriage and Family Therapists 14% $53,370
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 14% $44,190
Marketing Managers 13% $86,230
Managers 13% $79,330
Dental Laboratory Technicians 13% $39,770
Substance Abuse Counselors 11% $0
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists 11% $70,260
Computer Workers 11% $78,090
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians 11% $42,420
Family and General Practitioners 10% $208,000
Ambulance Drivers and Attendants 10% $22,220
Psychology Professors 10% $84,460
Office and Administrative Support Worker Supervisors 10% $48,470
Rehabilitation Counselors 9% $42,390
Environmental Scientists and Specialists 8% $57,610
Engineers 8% $111,050
Nurse Anesthetists 8% $147,960
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians 7% $0
Dentists 6% $161,750
Optometrists 6% $105,990
Dental Assistants 5% $33,910
Natural Sciences Managers 5% $90,500
Dental Hygienists 4% $74,480
Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators 2% $62,800
Dentists 0% $0
Genetic Counselors 0% $0
Podiatrists 0% $0
Counselors 0% $0
Chiropractors 0% $68,530
Orthodontists 0% $184,760
Psychiatric Aides 0% $35,460
Epidemiologists 0% $0
Medical Appliance Technicians 0% $0
Therapists 0% $0
Audiologists 0% $79,090
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians 0% $28,160
Fine Artists 0% $0
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons 0% $0
Exercise Physiologists 0% $0
Computer Programmers -5% $69,260
Medical Transcriptionists -6% $29,140
Nuclear Technicians -8% $73,620
Respiratory Therapy Technicians -50% $0

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