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2023 Most Popular Other Health Professions Schools in Pennsylvania

26 Colleges
$72,590 Avg Salary
$26,863 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Other Health Professions School for You

With 792 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, other health professions is the #11 most popular major in Pennsylvania.

Today's healthcare students have lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Healthcare Degree Search has created its Most Popular Other Health Professions Schools in Pennsylvania ranking. Our analysis looked at 26 schools in Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania.

#1

Gannon University

Erie, PA

Our analysis found Gannon University to be the most popular school for other health professions students who want to pursue a degree in Pennsylvania. Gannon is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Erie.

While working on their degree, health professions majors at Gannon accumulate an average of around $27,000 in student debt. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $381.

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#2

Lock Haven University

Lock Haven, PA

The excellent programs at Lock Haven University helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best other health professions schools in Pennsylvania. LHU is a small public school located in the distant town of Lock Haven.

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#2

Messiah University

Mechanicsburg, PA

A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Messiah University is a great place for other health professions students. Located in the suburb of Mechanicsburg, Messiah is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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#4

Saint Joseph's University

Philadelphia, PA

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Saint Joseph’s University is a great place for other health professions students. Located in the large city of Philadelphia, St. Joe's is a private not-for-profit college with a medium-sized student population.

On average, health professions graduates from St. Joe's take out $27,000 in student loans while working on their degree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $793.

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#5

King's College

Wilkes-Barre, PA

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend King’s College. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Most Popular Other Health Professions Schools in Pennsylvania list. King's College PA is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Wilkes-Barre.

The average amount in student loans that health professions majors at King's College PA take out is $27,000. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $679, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

Full Other Health Professions at King’s College Report

#6

Elizabethtown College

Elizabethtown, PA

With a ranking of #6, Elizabethtown College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for other health professions students. Located in the suburb of Elizabethtown, Etown is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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

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#7

University of Scranton

Scranton, PA

University of Scranton did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for other health professions students. It came in at #7 on the list. University of Scranton is a small private not-for-profit school located in the small city of Scranton.

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University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Other Health Professions Schools in Pennsylvania ranking. Located in the large city of Pittsburgh, Pitt is a public school with a fairly large student population.

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

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#9

DeSales University

Center Valley, PA

DeSales University ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Other Health Professions Schools in Pennsylvania list. DeSales is a small private not-for-profit school located in the rural area of Center Valley.

After completing their degree, health professions graduates from DeSales carry an average student debt load of $27,000.

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#9

La Roche University

Pittsburgh, PA

La Roche University landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular other health professions programs. Located in the large suburb of Pittsburgh, La Roche is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

On average, health professions graduates from La Roche take out $26,114 in student loans while working on their degree.

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Best Other Health Professions Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region

Explore all the Most Popular Other Health Professions Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
New York 729
Maryland 115
New Jersey 126
District of Columbia 7
Delaware 7

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 26 schools only.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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