Bachelor’s Degrees in Other Health Professions
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Education Levels of Health Professions Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 4,199 people earned their bachelor's degree in health professions. This makes it the 7th most popular bachelor's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in health professions at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 4,199 |
| Associate Degree | 1,401 |
| Master’s Degree | 994 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 420 |
| Basic Certificate | 336 |
| Graduate Certificate | 215 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 111 |
Earnings of Health Professions Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in health professions is $30,839. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $27,868 to a high of $40,637.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in health professions is $24,938. The length of time it takes you to graduate and what college you attend can affect this number quite a bit. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $26,000 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $20,625.
The median monthly payment of a health professions graduate with a 10-year repayment plan is $392.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their bachelor's degree in health professions. About 78.5% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 901 |
| Women | 3,298 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of health professions bachelor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 294 |
| Black or African American | 430 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 387 |
| White | 2,719 |
| International Students | 62 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 307 |
Most Popular Health Professions Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 126 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in health professions. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Quinnipiac University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for health professions majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree. Roughly 9,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $49,170 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,710 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 353 people received their bachelor's degree in health professions from Quinnipiac. Of these students, 83% were women and 19% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Oakland University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in health professions. Roughly 18,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,723 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,016 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 285 people received their bachelor's degree in health professions from Oakland. Of these students, 76% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for health professions majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Grand Valley State University. Each year, around 23,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,302 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,456 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 253 people received their bachelor's degree in health professions from GVSU. Around 15% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 81% were women.
Boise State University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in health professions. Each year, around 24,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,532 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,236 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 201 people received their bachelor's degree in health professions from Boise State. About 72% of this group were women, and 22% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 5th most popular school in the country for health professions majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Tulane University of Louisiana. Each year, around 13,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,666 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $61,066 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 185 people received their bachelor's degree in health professions from Tulane. Of these students, 82% were women and 23% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
George Mason University is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in health professions. Each year, around 38,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,795 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,426 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 128 people received their bachelor's degree in health professions from GMU. About 88% of this group were women, and 73% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 7th most popular school in the country for health professions majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Gannon University. Each year, around 4,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $35,620 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,610 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 125 people received their bachelor's degree in health professions from Gannon. About 84% of this group were women, and 5% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 8th most popular school in the country for health professions majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Wayne State University. Each year, around 26,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,140 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,682 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 122 people received their bachelor's degree in health professions from Wayne State. Of these students, 59% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Clemson University is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in health professions. Each year, around 26,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,118 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,858 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 113 people received their bachelor's degree in health professions from Clemson. Of these students, 70% were women and 15% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Mercy College is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in health professions. Each year, around 9,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $20,518 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,478 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 109 people received their bachelor's degree in health professions from Mercy. About 85% of this group were women, and 79% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 11th most popular school in the country for health professions majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Cincinnati - Main Campus. Roughly 40,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,656 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,224 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 105 people received their bachelor's degree in health professions from UC. Around 9% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women.
Old Dominion University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in health professions. Roughly 24,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,239 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,519 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 105 people received their bachelor's degree in health professions from Old Dominion. Of these students, 82% were women and 63% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Fort Hays State University is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in health professions. Each year, around 15,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,140 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,729 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 101 people received their bachelor's degree in health professions from FHSU. About 77% of this group were women, and 8% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
American Public University System comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in health professions. Roughly 50,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,840 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,660 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 88 people received their bachelor's degree in health professions from American Military University. About 69% of this group were women, and 38% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 15th most popular school in the country for health professions majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is LIU Post. Each year, around 15,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $38,684 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $23,850 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 80 people received their bachelor's degree in health professions from LIU Post. Of these students, 75% were women and 62% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Saint Joseph's University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in health professions. Each year, around 6,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $49,410 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,504 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 77 people received their bachelor's degree in health professions from St. Joe's. About 81% of this group were women, and 38% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Maryland - Baltimore County comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in health professions. Each year, around 13,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,056 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,582 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 76 people received their bachelor's degree in health professions from UMBC. Around 69% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 79% were women.
The 19th most popular school in the country for health professions majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is King's College. Roughly 2,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $39,522 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $47,175 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 73 people received their bachelor's degree in health professions from King's College PA. Around 10% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 81% were women.
University of Central Arkansas is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in health professions. Roughly 10,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,950 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,133 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 72 people received their bachelor's degree in health professions from UCA. Of these students, 74% were women and 26% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| 4,199 |
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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
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- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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