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2023 Most Popular Other Health Professions Schools

280 Colleges
$45,061 Avg Salary
$24,616 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Other Health Professions School for You

Other Health Professions is the #15 most popular major in the country with 7,984 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.

There are so many healthcare programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Healthcare Degree Search has developed this Most Popular Other Health Professions Schools ranking. Our analysis looked at 280 schools in the United States to see which programs were the most popular for healthcare students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Other Health Professions program at each school on the list.

Check out the health professions programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in the United States.

Our analysis found American Public University System to be the most popular school for other health professions students who want to pursue a degree in the United States. American Military University is a fairly large private for-profit school located in the town of Charles Town.

On average, health professions graduates from American Military University take out $8,250 in student loans while working on their degree.

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#2

Quinnipiac University

Hamden, CT

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Quinnipiac University. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Other Health Professions Schools list. Quinnipiac is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Hamden.

After completing their degree, health professions graduates from Quinnipiac carry an average student debt load of $26,000. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $867, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Ozarks Technical Community College. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Most Popular Other Health Professions Schools list. OTC is a fairly large public school located in the medium-sized city of Springfield.

After completing their degree, health professions graduates from OTC carry an average student debt load of $16,548.

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#4

Oakland University

Rochester Hills, MI

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Oakland University is a great place for other health professions students. Located in the suburb of Rochester Hills, Oakland is a public school with a large student population.

Health Professions majors at Oakland take out an average of $25,195 in student loans while working on their egree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $156, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Grand Valley State University. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Other Health Professions Schools list. Located in the large suburb of Allendale, GVSU is a public school with a fairly large student population.

While working on their degree, health professions majors at GVSU accumulate an average of around $26,966 in student debt. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $263, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

Full Other Health Professions at Grand Valley State University Report

#6

Goodwin College

East Hartford, CT

Goodwin College landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular other health professions programs. Located in the small city of East Hartford, Goodwin is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

After completing their degree, health professions graduates from Goodwin carry an average student debt load of $44,254.

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Tulane University of Louisiana ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Other Health Professions Schools list. Tulane is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of New Orleans.

After completing their degree, health professions graduates from Tulane carry an average student debt load of $23,250. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $408, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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Boise State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for other health professions students. It came in at #8 on the list. Located in the midsize city of Boise, Boise State is a public school with a very large student population.

While working on their degree, health professions majors at Boise State accumulate an average of around $26,000 in student debt. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $276.

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Indian Capital Technology Center, Muskogee landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular other health professions programs. Located in the rural area of Muskogee, Indian Capital Technology Center, Muskogee is a public college with a small student population.

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#10

Clemson University

Clemson, SC

With a ranking of #10, Clemson University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for other health professions students. Located in the large suburb of Clemson, Clemson is a public college with a fairly large student population.

On average, health professions graduates from Clemson take out $21,750 in student loans while working on their degree.

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Weill Cornell Medical College ranked #11 on this year’s Most Popular Other Health Professions Schools list. Weill Cornell Medical College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of New York.

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#12

College of Southern Idaho

Twin Falls, ID

College of Southern Idaho came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Other Health Professions Schools ranking. Located in the town of Twin Falls, College of Southern Idaho is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

Health Professions majors at College of Southern Idaho take out an average of $10,250 in student loans while working on their egree.

Full Other Health Professions at College of Southern Idaho Report

#13

George Mason University

Fairfax, VA

George Mason University came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Other Health Professions Schools ranking. GMU is a fairly large public school located in the suburb of Fairfax.

While working on their degree, health professions majors at GMU accumulate an average of around $25,250 in student debt. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $482, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

Full Other Health Professions at George Mason University Report

#14

Gannon University

Erie, PA

Gannon University ranked #14 on this year’s Most Popular Other Health Professions Schools list. Gannon is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Erie.

The average amount in student loans that health professions majors at Gannon take out is $27,000. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $381, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

Full Other Health Professions at Gannon University Report

#15

Wayne State University

Detroit, MI

Wayne State University landed the #15 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular other health professions programs. Wayne State is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Detroit.

On average, health professions graduates from Wayne State take out $22,320 in student loans while working on their degree.

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#16

Mercy College

Dobbs Ferry, NY

With a ranking of #16, Mercy College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for other health professions students. Located in the large suburb of Dobbs Ferry, Mercy is a private not-for-profit school with a moderately-sized student population.

The average amount in student loans that health professions majors at Mercy take out is $28,500. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $196, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#16

Merrimack College

North Andover, MA

With a ranking of #16, Merrimack College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for other health professions students. Merrimack is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of North Andover.

On average, health professions graduates from Merrimack take out $27,000 in student loans while working on their degree.

Full Other Health Professions at Merrimack College Report

#16

Old Dominion University

Norfolk, VA

Old Dominion University came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Other Health Professions Schools ranking. Old Dominion is a fairly large public school located in the midsize city of Norfolk.

After completing their degree, health professions graduates from Old Dominion carry an average student debt load of $27,000. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $222.

Read full report on Other Health Professions at Old Dominion University

University of Cincinnati - Main Campus did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for other health professions students. It came in at #19 on the list. UC is a fairly large public school located in the city of Cincinnati.

On average, health professions graduates from UC take out $26,763 in student loans while working on their degree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $334.

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#20

Ferris State University

Big Rapids, MI

Ferris State University landed the #20 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular other health professions programs. Ferris is a large public school located in the distant town of Big Rapids.

Health Professions majors at Ferris take out an average of $25,200 in student loans while working on their egree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $193, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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Fort Hays State University ranked #21 on this year’s Most Popular Other Health Professions Schools list. Located in the town of Hays, FHSU is a public college with a large student population.

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Eastern Gateway Community College came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Other Health Professions Schools ranking. Eastern Gateway Community College is a very large public school located in the city of Steubenville.

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#23

East Tennessee State University

Johnson City, TN

East Tennessee State University landed the #23 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular other health professions programs. ETSU is a large public school located in the city of Johnson City.

While working on their degree, health professions majors at ETSU accumulate an average of around $20,388 in student debt.

Full Other Health Professions at East Tennessee State University Report

#24

Messiah University

Mechanicsburg, PA

With a ranking of #24, Messiah University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for other health professions students. Located in the large suburb of Mechanicsburg, Messiah is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

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#24

Lock Haven University

Lock Haven, PA

With a ranking of #24, Lock Haven University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for other health professions students. LHU is a small public school located in the distant town of Lock Haven.

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#27

Excelsior College

Albany, NY
#27

LIU Post

Brookville, NY
#29

Saint Joseph's University

Philadelphia, PA
#31

King's College

Wilkes-Barre, PA
#33

Georgia State University

Atlanta, GA
#34

Rowan University

Glassboro, NJ
#35

Furman University

Greenville, SC
#35

Elizabethtown College

Elizabethtown, PA
#40

Tennessee State University

Nashville, TN
#41

Youngstown State University

Youngstown, OH
#41

Bradley University

Peoria, IL

Additional Noteworthy Schools

Here are some additional popular schools for Other Health Professions students that almost earned our Most Popular Other Health Professions Schools award.

Rank College Location
43 University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point Stevens Point, WI
44 St. Joseph’s College - New York Brooklyn, NY
44 Boston University Boston, MA
44 Aims Community College Greeley, CO
44 University of Scranton Scranton, PA
48 St John’s University - New York Queens, NY
48 Jackson State Community College Jackson, TN
50 University of Michigan - Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI
51 Nazareth College Rochester, NY
52 University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus Pittsburgh, PA
53 Purdue University - Main Campus West Lafayette, IN
53 Xavier University Cincinnati, OH
55 New York Medical College Valhalla, NY
55 New York University New York, NY

Other Health Professions by Region

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Region
Southeast
New England
Rocky Mountains
Plains States
Middle Atlantic
Far Western US
Southwest
Great Lakes

Other Health Professions is one of 30 different types of healthcare programs to choose from.

Health Professions Focus Areas

Major Annual Graduates
Other Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences 7,984

Related Major Annual Graduates
Nursing 322,592
Health & Medical Administrative Services 89,359
Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services 84,492
Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants 84,274
Allied Health Professions 82,308

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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