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Health Professions Schools in Utah

In <nil>, 27,707 students earned their Health Professions degrees in UT.

As a degree choice, Health Professions is the 1st most popular major in the state.

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Education Levels of Health Professions Majors in Utah

Health Professions majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 13,584
Master’s Degree 5,807
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 3,571
Associate Degree 2,665
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 1,219
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 1,219
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 714
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 714
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 714
Post-Master’s Certificate 147
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 147

Gender Distribution

In Utah, a health professions major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of health professions majors in Utah is as follows:

  • Asian: 4.2%
  • Black or African American: 5.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 10.2%
  • White: 67.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.4%
  • Other Races: 12.2%
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Jobs for Health Professions Grads in Utah

190,520 people in the state and 22,470,500 in the nation are employed in jobs related to health professions.

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Wages for Health Professions Jobs in Utah

A typical salary for a health professions grad in the state is $56,460, compared to a typical salary of $62,500 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Utah that offer health professions degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

#1

Western Governors University

Salt Lake City
18,666 Degrees in Major Awarded
21% Graduation Rate
150,116 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 5.10 years. In their early career, WGU grads earn an average salary of $60,007. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 42 to 1.

#2

Weber State University

Ogden
1,787 Degrees in Major Awarded
34% Graduation Rate
29,774 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.93 years. The student loan default rate is 1.00% which is lower than average. This public school has an average net price of $10,289.

#3

University of Utah

Salt Lake City
1,082 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
34,464 Total Students

98% of the teachers are full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.80%. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1.

#4

Utah State University

Logan
668 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
27,426 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 21 to 1. It takes the average student 4.66 years to graduate. 97% of the teachers are full time.

#5

Brigham Young University - Provo

Provo
595 Degrees in Major Awarded
78% Graduation Rate
34,811 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $13,522. The 0.40% student loan default rate is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 71% are considered full time.

#6

AmeriTech College - Draper

Draper
552 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,173 Total Students

81% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student loan default rate of 1.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $23,922 a year.

#7

Salt Lake Community College

Salt Lake City
545 Degrees in Major Awarded
27,225 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 24%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 69% of students receive it. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $6,919.

#8

Dixie State University

Saint George
424 Degrees in Major Awarded
21% Graduation Rate
12,266 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 42%. 88% of students get financical aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.59 years.

#9

Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions

Provo
374 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,265 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 82% are considered full time.

#10

Utah Valley University

Orem
364 Degrees in Major Awarded
29% Graduation Rate
41,262 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.79 years to graduate. The student loan default rate of 1.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The student to faculty ratio is 25 to 1.

Health Professions Careers in UT

Some of the careers health professions majors go into include:

Job Title UT Job Growth UT Median Salary
Software Applications Developers 71% $97,230
Genetic Counselors 67% $79,310
Health Specialties Professors 64% $114,560
Nursing Instructors and Professors 59% $73,260
Personal Care Aides 57% $24,340
Physical Therapist Assistants 55% $55,250
Dental Laboratory Technicians 55% $40,760
Physician Assistants 55% $99,710
Medical Appliance Technicians 54% $34,040
Medical Scientists 53% $59,540
Respiratory Therapists 53% $60,790
Home Health Aides 52% $25,210
Nurse Practitioners 51% $105,160
Physical Therapist Aides 50% $21,650
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians 48% $29,780
Marketing Managers 48% $102,060
Physical Therapists 46% $81,640
Psychology Professors 46% $68,640
Medical Assistants 46% $32,320
Health Technologists and Technicians 46% $38,490
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers 46% $76,730
Athletic Trainers 45% $43,980
Social Work Professors 45% $78,380
Substance Abuse Counselors 45% $0
Nurse Midwives 44% $108,770
Phlebotomists 44% $30,020
Marriage and Family Therapists 44% $60,360
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians 43% $0
Massage Therapists 43% $37,400
Healthcare Support Workers 42% $37,500
Occupational Therapists 41% $84,680
Computer User Support Specialists 40% $45,890
Mental Health Counselors 40% $0
Veterinarians 40% $77,950
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists 40% $0
Computer and Information Research Scientists 40% $95,720
Medical and Health Services Managers 39% $89,900
Substance Abuse Social Workers 39% $42,960
Medical Equipment Preparers 39% $35,480
Occupational Therapy Assistants 39% $57,730
Surgical Technologists 39% $41,540
Radiation Therapists 39% $82,580
Nuclear Medicine Technologists 39% $74,790
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians 38% $0
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians 38% $25,380
Healthcare Social Workers 37% $62,050
Ambulance Drivers and Attendants 36% $28,620
Fine Artists 36% $43,140
Occupational Therapy Aides 36% $19,760
Medical Secretaries 36% $32,090
Registered Nurses 36% $63,570
Natural Sciences Managers 35% $86,880
Audiologists 35% $73,000
Sales Managers 34% $103,850
Chiropractors 34% $46,610
Computer Workers 34% $73,370
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists 33% $68,790
Nurse Anesthetists 33% $156,810
Community Health Workers 33% $48,300
Optometrists 33% $71,140
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians 32% $32,070
Environmental Scientists and Specialists 32% $66,510
Medical Records and Health Information Technicians 32% $38,260
Exercise Physiologists 32% $47,360
Family and General Practitioners 31% $185,200
Administrative Services Managers 31% $75,800
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers 31% $38,690
Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 31% $70,740
Podiatrists 31% $121,270
Speech-Language Pathologists 31% $78,480
Nursing Assistants 31% $27,650
Managers 31% $92,070
Pharmacy Technicians 30% $36,730
Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 30% $30,550
Dispensing Opticians 30% $28,910
Dietitians and Nutritionists 30% $55,750
Dental Assistants 29% $30,940
Engineers 28% $89,700
Dental Hygienists 28% $71,380
Dietetic Technicians 28% $24,440
Dentists 26% $116,440
Rehabilitation Counselors 25% $39,190
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists 25% $75,000
Office and Administrative Support Worker Supervisors 24% $48,490
Pharmacists 24% $122,730
Psychiatric Technicians 24% $26,930
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians 24% $49,270
Physicians and Surgeons 23% $208,000
Hearing Aid Specialists 22% $53,350
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 20% $46,480
Epidemiologists 20% $0
Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators 20% $57,720
Computer Programmers 19% $79,750
Health Diagnosing and Treating Practitioners 17% $73,370
Recreational Therapists 16% $47,030
Clergy 10% $0
Medical Transcriptionists 10% $32,380

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