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Health Professions Schools in Maryland

12,562 students earned Health Professions degrees in Maryland in the <nil> year.

A Health Professions major is the 1st most popular major in this state.

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Education Levels of Health Professions Majors in Maryland

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 3,335
Master’s Degree 3,089
Associate Degree 2,586
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 1,207
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 1,207
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 1,184
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 1,184
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 1,184
Post-Master’s Certificate 909
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 909
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 252

Gender Distribution

In Maryland, 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 Maryland is as follows:

  • Asian: 10.2%
  • Black or African American: 24.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.5%
  • White: 44.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 6.2%
  • Other Races: 7.3%
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Jobs for Health Professions Grads in Maryland

In this state, there are 440,630 people employed in jobs related to a health professions degree, compared to 22,470,500 nationwide.

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Wages for Health Professions Jobs in Maryland

Health Professions grads earn an average of $68,370 in the state and $62,500 nationwide.

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

#1

Johns Hopkins University

Baltimore
2,068 Degrees in Major Awarded
93% Graduation Rate
32,049 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $14,254. Of all the students who attend this school, 71% get financial aid. In their early career, Johns Hopkins grads earn an average salary of $83,890.

#2

University of Maryland - Baltimore

Baltimore
1,771 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,244 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.40%. 7 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 40% of the teachers are full time.

#3

Towson University

Towson
934 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
20,856 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $12,621. It takes the average student 4.38 years to graduate. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#4

University of Maryland Global Campus

Adelphi
703 Degrees in Major Awarded
15% Graduation Rate
55,323 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 55% of students receive it. The student loan default rate is 1.20% which is lower than average. Most students complete their degree in 5.00 years.

#5

University of Maryland - College Park

College Park
619 Degrees in Major Awarded
87% Graduation Rate
41,272 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 68% get financial aid. Graduates earn an average $64,155 after graduation. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $17,500.

#6

Community College of Baltimore County

Baltimore
370 Degrees in Major Awarded
16,126 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $7,673. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 31% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1.

#7

Maryland University of Integrative Health

Laurel
321 Degrees in Major Awarded
807 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 0.60% which is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 48% are considered full time.

#8

Stevenson University

Owings Mills
286 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
3,454 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 31% are considered full time. Graduates earn an average $50,668 after graduation. The average student takes 4.19 years to complete their degree at Stevenson.

#9

Anne Arundel Community College

Arnold
277 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,630 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. The 1.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $15,795.

#10

Howard Community College

Columbia
241 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,080 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $10,794. Of all the students who attend this school, 59% get financial aid. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $37,393 a year.

Health Professions Careers in MD

Some of the careers health professions majors go into include:

Job Title MD Job Growth MD Median Salary
Chiropractors 33% $69,320
Dentists 30% $132,450
Podiatrists 30% $132,790
Dental Hygienists 30% $89,380
Dental Assistants 30% $41,180
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians 29% $40,540
Nurse Midwives 29% $105,840
Orthodontists 28% $194,610
Physical Therapist Aides 27% $24,010
Physical Therapist Assistants 27% $57,020
Medical Secretaries 27% $37,780
Medical Assistants 27% $35,270
Occupational Therapy Assistants 26% $65,310
Physical Therapists 25% $89,020
Optometrists 25% $130,600
Phlebotomists 25% $39,040
Nurse Practitioners 24% $108,580
Nurse Anesthetists 24% $189,060
Physician Assistants 22% $106,940
Orthotists and Prosthetists 21% $66,390
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists 21% $74,540
Mental Health Counselors 21% $0
Family and General Practitioners 21% $190,500
Occupational Therapists 21% $90,790
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians 20% $41,670
Home Health Aides 19% $26,900
Occupational Therapy Aides 18% $30,980
Health Technologists and Technicians 18% $41,140
Dispensing Opticians 18% $39,400
Nuclear Medicine Technologists 17% $80,860
Audiologists 17% $86,490
Substance Abuse Counselors 16% $0
Substance Abuse Social Workers 16% $45,430
Surgical Technologists 16% $55,110
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 15% $54,020
Speech-Language Pathologists 15% $86,610
Medical Equipment Preparers 15% $39,780
Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 15% $78,980
Medical Transcriptionists 15% $42,660
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers 15% $75,620
Nursing Assistants 15% $30,230
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians 14% $0
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians 13% $60,530
Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 13% $44,680
Dietitians and Nutritionists 13% $68,790
Medical Records and Health Information Technicians 13% $47,580
Radiation Therapists 13% $89,710
Community Health Workers 13% $47,600
Personal Care Aides 13% $25,700
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists 12% $0
Marriage and Family Therapists 12% $49,020
Medical and Health Services Managers 12% $113,150
Rehabilitation Counselors 12% $33,400
Registered Nurses 11% $75,660
Healthcare Support Workers 11% $36,100
Physicians and Surgeons 10% $182,970
Respiratory Therapists 10% $68,700
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers 10% $93,040
Healthcare Social Workers 10% $56,510
Medical Scientists 10% $99,740
Psychiatric Aides 9% $30,520
Therapists 9% $48,900
Counselors 9% $33,840
Recreational Therapists 9% $46,800
Psychiatric Technicians 9% $34,800
Dietetic Technicians 8% $33,440
Respiratory Therapy Technicians 8% $61,950
Clergy 8% $50,450
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians 8% $35,290
Pharmacy Technicians 8% $31,930
Pharmacists 8% $122,450
Life Scientists 8% $92,890
Computer Programmers 8% $88,860
Ambulance Drivers and Attendants 8% $27,970
Nursing Instructors and Professors 7% $87,490
Software Applications Developers 7% $100,510
Marketing Managers 7% $136,730
Psychology Professors 7% $77,960
Office and Administrative Support Worker Supervisors 7% $59,890
Veterinarians 7% $113,700
Computer User Support Specialists 7% $52,700
Sales Managers 6% $129,510
Administrative Services Managers 6% $108,320
Massage Therapists 5% $37,460
Dental Laboratory Technicians 5% $37,040
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists 5% $78,220
Exercise Physiologists 5% $48,610
Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators 5% $72,040
Natural Sciences Managers 4% $137,500
Computer and Information Research Scientists 4% $116,370
Medical Appliance Technicians 4% $45,370
Environmental Scientists and Specialists 4% $71,820
Engineers 4% $128,230
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians 4% $53,710
Epidemiologists 3% $69,700
Health Diagnosing and Treating Practitioners 3% $136,660
Physicists 3% $125,660
Fine Artists 2% $52,330
Managers 2% $119,900
Computer Workers 2% $116,360
Social Work Professors 0% $89,360
Dentists 0% $151,800
Hearing Aid Specialists 0% $37,910

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