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Bachelor’s Degrees in Other Health Professions

4,516 Yearly Graduations
$30,839 Median Salary
$26,763 Median Debt
There are 126 schools in the United States where you can get your bachelor's degree in health professions. In recent years, the majority of the students getting degrees in this area were female, and 30% were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 3.5% of health professions graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Health Professions Majors

During the 2020-2021 academic year, 4,516 students 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 4,516
Associate Degree 1,296
Master’s Degree 989
Undergraduate Certificate 535
Basic Certificate 376
Graduate Certificate 155
Doctor’s Degree 117

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.

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Student Debt

The median student debt for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in health professions is $26,763. 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, $27,000 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $23,804.

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Those students who are paying back their debt on a 10-year repayment plan have a median monthly payment of $364.

Student Diversity

More women than men pursue their bachelor's degree in health professions. About 78.4% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 976
Women 3,540
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The racial-ethnic distribution of health professions bachelor’s degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 265
Black or African American 452
Hispanic or Latino 435
White 2,892
International Students 157
Other Races/Ethnicities 315
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There are 126 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in health professions. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

Quinnipiac University

Hamden, Connecticut
353 Yearly Graduations
83% Women
25% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $48,680 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,530 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 353 people received their bachelor's degree in health professions from Quinnipiac. Of these students, 83% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#2

Oakland University

Rochester Hills, Michigan
285 Yearly Graduations
74% Women
17% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $15,135 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,323 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 285 bachelor's degrees were handed out to health professions majors at Oakland. About 74% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#3

Grand Valley State University

Allendale, Michigan
253 Yearly Graduations
84% Women
18% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $13,900 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,904 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 253 people received their bachelor's degree in health professions from GVSU. Around 18% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 84% were women.

#4

Boise State University

Boise, Idaho
201 Yearly Graduations
76% Women
28% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $7,110 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 201 people received their bachelor's degree in health professions from Boise State. About 76% of this group were women, and 28% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#5

Tulane University of Louisiana

New Orleans, Louisiana
185 Yearly Graduations
85% Women
25% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $56,684 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $59,000 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 185 people received their bachelor's degree in health professions from Tulane. Of these students, 85% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#6

George Mason University

Fairfax, Virginia
128 Yearly Graduations
86% Women
70% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $9,510 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,035 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 128 people received their bachelor's degree in health professions from GMU. Of these students, 86% were women and 70% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#7

Gannon University

Erie, Pennsylvania
125 Yearly Graduations
85% Women
6% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $34,575 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,980 per year. The health professions program at Gannon University awarded 125 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 85% were women and 6% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#8

Wayne State University

Detroit, Michigan
122 Yearly Graduations
76% Women
14% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $13,532 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,920 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 122 bachelor's degrees were handed out to health professions majors at Wayne State. About 76% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#9

Clemson University

Clemson, South Carolina
113 Yearly Graduations
80% Women
8% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $10,600 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 113 people received their bachelor's degree in health professions from Clemson. Around 8% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 80% were women.

#10

Mercy College

Dobbs Ferry, New York
109 Yearly Graduations
84% Women
74% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $19,920 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,974 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 109 bachelor's degrees were handed out to health professions majors at Mercy. About 84% of this group were women, and 74% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

105 Yearly Graduations
78% Women
19% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $10,099 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,224 per year. The health professions program at University of Cincinnati - Main Campus awarded 105 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 78% were women and 19% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#11

Old Dominion University

Norfolk, Virginia
105 Yearly Graduations
81% Women
59% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $7,029 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,207 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 105 bachelor's degrees were handed out to health professions majors at Old Dominion. About 81% of this group were women, and 59% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#13

Fort Hays State University

Hays, Kansas
101 Yearly Graduations
83% Women
2% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $3,726 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 101 people received their bachelor's degree in health professions from FHSU. Around 2% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 83% were women.

#14

American Public University System

Charles Town, West Virginia
88 Yearly Graduations
75% Women
47% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 2020-2021 academic year, 88 people received their bachelor's degree in health professions from American Military University. Around 47% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women.

#15

LIU Post

Brookville, New York
80 Yearly Graduations
78% Women
56% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $37,296 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,047 per year. The health professions program at LIU Post awarded 80 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 78% were women and 56% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#16

Lock Haven University

Lock Haven, Pennsylvania
77 Yearly Graduations
70% Women
10% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 16th most popular school in the country for health professions majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Lock Haven University. Each year, around 3,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 77 bachelor's degrees were handed out to health professions majors at LHU. About 70% of this group were women, and 10% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#16

Saint Joseph's University

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
77 Yearly Graduations
87% Women
30% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $47,740 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,144 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 77 bachelor's degrees were handed out to health professions majors at St. Joe's. Around 30% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 87% were women.

76 Yearly Graduations
78% Women
76% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $8,878 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,222 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 76 bachelor's degrees were handed out to health professions majors at UMBC. About 78% of this group were women, and 76% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#19

King's College

Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
73 Yearly Graduations
77% Women
11% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $38,822 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $46,341 per year. The health professions program at King's College awarded 73 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 11% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 77% were women.

#20

University of Central Arkansas

Conway, Arkansas
72 Yearly Graduations
68% Women
38% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $6,870 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,063 per year. The health professions program at University of Central Arkansas awarded 72 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 68% were women and 38% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

Health Professions Concentrations

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Other Health & Clinical Sciences 4,516

Below are some popular majors that are similar to health professions that offer bachelor’s degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Nursing 165,538
Public Health 19,511
Health/Medical Admin Services 19,391
Health Sciences & Services 18,866
Communication Sciences 11,434

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.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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