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Master’s Degrees in Other Health Professions

989 Yearly Graduations
$57,731 Median Salary
66% Women
A master's degree in health professions is offered at 63 colleges in the United States. In recent years, the majority of the students getting degrees in this area were female, and 31% were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 12.0% of health professions graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Health Professions Majors

In 2020-2021, 989 master's degrees were awarded to health professions majors. This makes it the 14th most popular master'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 Master’s Degrees

The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in health professions is $57,731. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $46,374 to a high of $101,869.

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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 master's degree in health professions. About 66.4% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 332
Women 657
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The racial-ethnic distribution of health professions master’s degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 104
Black or African American 82
Hispanic or Latino 83
White 481
International Students 119
Other Races/Ethnicities 120
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There are 63 colleges that offer a master’s degree in health professions. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

Weill Cornell Medical College

New York, New York
125 Yearly Graduations
66% Women
29% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The most popular school in the United States for health professions students seekinga master's degree is Weill Cornell Medical College. Roughly 1,300 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 125 master's degrees were handed out to health professions majors at Weill Cornell Medical College. Of these students, 66% were women and 29% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#2

Merrimack College

North Andover, Massachusetts
81 Yearly Graduations
57% Women
15% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 2nd most popular school in the country for health professions majors who are seeking their master's degree is Merrimack College. Each year, around 5,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $43,842 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $31,488 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 81 master's degrees were handed out to health professions majors at Merrimack. Of these students, 57% were women and 15% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#3

Messiah University

Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania
70 Yearly Graduations
87% Women
13% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Messiah University is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in health professions. Each year, around 3,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $37,430 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,050 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 70 master's degrees were handed out to health professions majors at Messiah. About 87% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#4

Georgia State University

Atlanta, Georgia
69 Yearly Graduations
51% Women
22% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Georgia State University is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in health professions. Roughly 36,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,158 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,164 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 69 people received their master's degree in health professions from Georgia State. Around 22% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 51% were women.

#5

University of California - Davis

Davis, California
64 Yearly Graduations
67% Women
61% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of California - Davis comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in health professions. Roughly 39,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,442 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 64 master's degrees were handed out to health professions majors at UC Davis. Of these students, 67% were women and 61% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#6

St. Joseph's College - New York

Brooklyn, New York
52 Yearly Graduations
81% Women
52% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 6th most popular school in the country for health professions majors who are seeking their master's degree is St. Joseph's College - New York. Roughly 5,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $29,976 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,250 per year. The health professions program at St. Joseph's College - New York awarded 52 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 81% were women and 52% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#7

University of Michigan - Ann Arbor

Ann Arbor, Michigan
40 Yearly Graduations
48% Women
38% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Michigan - Ann Arbor is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in health professions. Roughly 47,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,865 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,902 per year. The health professions program at University of Michigan - Ann Arbor awarded 40 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 48% were women and 38% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#8

Yale University

New Haven, Connecticut
32 Yearly Graduations
50% Women
16% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Yale University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in health professions. Roughly 12,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,950 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $45,700 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 32 master's degrees were handed out to health professions majors at Yale. Around 16% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.

#9

Boston University

Boston, Massachusetts
28 Yearly Graduations
54% Women
11% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 9th most popular school in the country for health professions majors who are seeking their master's degree is Boston University. Each year, around 32,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,560 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,560 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 28 people received their master's degree in health professions from Boston U. About 54% of this group were women, and 11% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#10

University of Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
27 Yearly Graduations
78% Women
26% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Pennsylvania comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in health professions. Each year, around 26,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,652 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,732 per year. The health professions program at University of Pennsylvania awarded 27 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 78% of this group were women, and 26% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#11

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities

Minneapolis, Minnesota
26 Yearly Graduations
69% Women
19% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in health professions. Roughly 52,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,532 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,844 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 26 master's degrees were handed out to health professions majors at UMN Twin Cities. Around 19% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 69% were women.

25 Yearly Graduations
76% Women
16% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Ohio State University - Main Campus is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in health professions. Each year, around 61,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,018 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,560 per year. The health professions program at Ohio State University - Main Campus awarded 25 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 76% of this group were women, and 16% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#12

Life University

Marietta, Georgia
25 Yearly Graduations
44% Women
52% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 12th most popular school in the country for health professions majors who are seeking their master's degree is Life University. Each year, around 2,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,420 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,532 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 25 master's degrees were handed out to health professions majors at Life. About 44% of this group were women, and 52% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#12

The University of Alabama

Tuscaloosa, Alabama
25 Yearly Graduations
88% Women
24% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The University of Alabama comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in health professions. Roughly 37,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,780 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,780 per year. The health professions program at The University of Alabama awarded 25 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 24% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 88% were women.

#15

Tulane University of Louisiana

New Orleans, Louisiana
24 Yearly Graduations
92% Women
29% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Tulane University of Louisiana comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in health professions. Roughly 13,900 attend the school each year. 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 24 master's degrees were handed out to health professions majors at Tulane. Of these students, 92% were women and 29% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#16

New York Chiropractic College

Seneca Falls, New York
23 Yearly Graduations
52% Women
22% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

New York Chiropractic College is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in health professions. Roughly 600 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 23 people received their master's degree in health professions from New York Chiropractic College. Around 22% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 52% were women.

#17

New York Medical College

Valhalla, New York
22 Yearly Graduations
59% Women
45% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

New York Medical College is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in health professions. Roughly 1,600 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 22 master's degrees were handed out to health professions majors at New York Medical College. Of these students, 59% were women and 45% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#18

New York University

New York, New York
21 Yearly Graduations
62% Women
81% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

New York University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in health professions. Roughly 52,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $53,770 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $35,982 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 21 master's degrees were handed out to health professions majors at NYU. Of these students, 62% were women and 81% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#19

University of North Carolina at Wilmington

Wilmington, North Carolina
19 Yearly Graduations
95% Women
26% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of North Carolina at Wilmington is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in health professions. Roughly 17,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,443 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,719 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 19 master's degrees were handed out to health professions majors at UNCW. About 95% of this group were women, and 26% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#20

La Roche University

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
18 Yearly Graduations
78% Women

The 20th most popular school in the country for health professions majors who are seeking their master's degree is La Roche University. Roughly 1,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $30,720 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,539 per year. The health professions program at La Roche University awarded 18 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.

Health Professions Focus Areas

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Other Health & Clinical Sciences 989

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

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Nursing 51,608
Public Health 16,133
Health/Medical Admin Services 15,736
Mental & Social Health Services 14,517
Allied Health Professions 12,328

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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