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Health Professions Schools in Virginia

22,641 Health Professions students earned their degrees in the state in <nil>.

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 Virginia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 5,320
Associate Degree 4,808
Master’s Degree 3,945
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 3,015
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 2,690
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 2,690
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 2,690
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 2,263
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 2,263
Post-Master’s Certificate 600
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 600

Gender Distribution

In Virginia, 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 Virginia is as follows:

  • Asian: 6.4%
  • Black or African American: 22.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.7%
  • White: 51.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.1%
  • Other Races: 11.9%
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Jobs for Health Professions Grads in Virginia

There are 550,570 people in the state and 22,470,500 people in the nation working in health professions jobs.

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Wages for Health Professions Jobs in Virginia

Health Professions grads earn an average of $61,550 in the state and $62,500 nationwide.

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

#1

Liberty University

Lynchburg
2,580 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
94,709 Total Students

17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 35% are considered full time. It takes the average student 4.47 years to graduate.

#2

ECPI University

Virginia Beach
1,626 Degrees in Major Awarded
34% Graduation Rate
12,466 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 43%. The student loan default rate is 3.40% which is lower than average. It takes the average student 4.05 years to graduate.

#3

Virginia Commonwealth University

Richmond
1,171 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
28,594 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $18,904. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.90%.

#4

James Madison University

Harrisonburg
1,087 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
22,166 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.20 years to graduate. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.80%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

#5

George Mason University

Fairfax
868 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
38,628 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.80%. It takes the average student 4.36 years to graduate.

#6

Old Dominion University

Norfolk
861 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
23,494 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 91% of students receive it. A typical student attending Old Dominion will pay a net price of $16,948. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $44,503 a year.

#7

Shenandoah University

Winchester
617 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
4,287 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. Most students complete their degree in 4.22 years. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1.

#8

University of Virginia - Main Campus

Charlottesville
598 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
26,005 Total Students

15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. It takes the average student 4.06 years to graduate. In their early career, University of Virginia grads earn an average salary of $69,344.

#9

Radford University

Radford
565 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
8,998 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.31 years. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 71% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1.

#10

University of Lynchburg

Lynchburg
537 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
2,553 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $42,815 after earning their degree at this institution. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.13 years.

Health Professions Careers in VA

Some of the careers health professions majors go into include:

Job Title VA Job Growth VA Median Salary
Personal Care Aides 65% $19,700
Home Health Aides 51% $22,060
Physician Assistants 45% $99,980
Nurse Practitioners 44% $102,480
Orthotists and Prosthetists 36% $76,240
Physical Therapist Assistants 36% $60,880
Medical Assistants 35% $33,710
Occupational Therapy Assistants 35% $68,820
Marriage and Family Therapists 35% $49,570
Mental Health Counselors 35% $0
Physical Therapist Aides 34% $26,030
Software Applications Developers 33% $109,740
Phlebotomists 32% $35,240
Health Specialties Professors 31% $0
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians 30% $37,830
Hearing Aid Specialists 30% $38,780
Counselors 30% $0
Physical Therapists 30% $90,960
Substance Abuse Counselors 30% $0
Veterinarians 29% $97,500
Dental Laboratory Technicians 29% $48,240
Nursing Instructors and Professors 28% $67,540
Athletic Trainers 28% $45,680
Rehabilitation Counselors 28% $38,870
Occupational Therapists 26% $92,110
Medical Secretaries 26% $36,880
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons 25% $208,000
Healthcare Social Workers 25% $55,580
Massage Therapists 25% $39,350
Dental Hygienists 25% $81,240
Dental Assistants 25% $43,520
Substance Abuse Social Workers 24% $47,470
Dentists 24% $164,650
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers 24% $74,020
Audiologists 24% $74,530
Medical and Health Services Managers 24% $104,010
Computer and Information Research Scientists 23% $126,060
Occupational Therapy Aides 22% $31,900
Speech-Language Pathologists 22% $86,180
Nurse Anesthetists 21% $187,640
Community Health Workers 21% $0
Respiratory Therapists 21% $59,160
Optometrists 21% $120,940
Nursing Assistants 21% $27,270
Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 20% $33,930
Psychology Professors 20% $66,930
Dentists 20% $0
Medical Scientists 20% $89,220
Family and General Practitioners 19% $182,220
Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 18% $73,930
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 18% $43,380
Clergy 17% $38,990
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians 17% $0
Health Technologists and Technicians 17% $44,610
Physicians and Surgeons 16% $201,770
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists 16% $0
Dispensing Opticians 16% $46,330
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians 15% $32,530
Dietitians and Nutritionists 15% $61,980
Medical Records and Health Information Technicians 15% $39,090
Registered Nurses 14% $68,000
Surgical Technologists 14% $48,270
Pharmacy Technicians 14% $30,940
Health Diagnosing and Treating Practitioners 14% $80,720
Chiropractors 14% $63,560
Physicists 14% $102,220
Social Work Professors 13% $0
Marketing Managers 13% $163,470
Computer User Support Specialists 13% $55,000
Medical Appliance Technicians 13% $39,120
Therapists 13% $59,320
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers 12% $46,760
Exercise Physiologists 12% $56,780
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians 12% $52,540
Administrative Services Managers 12% $101,360
Nuclear Medicine Technologists 12% $71,710
Computer Workers 12% $104,840
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists 12% $71,770
Natural Sciences Managers 11% $126,060
Medical Transcriptionists 11% $32,030
Managers 11% $130,590
Environmental Scientists and Specialists 11% $75,060
Engineers 11% $122,940
Life Scientists 11% $58,840
Healthcare Support Workers 10% $42,190
Psychiatric Aides 10% $26,430
Dietetic Technicians 10% $31,810
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians 10% $62,460
Radiation Therapists 9% $75,440
Sales Managers 9% $160,640
Medical Equipment Preparers 9% $33,150
Recreational Therapists 8% $45,180
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists 7% $68,840
Pharmacists 7% $128,260
Office and Administrative Support Worker Supervisors 6% $56,890
Fine Artists 5% $59,130
Psychiatric Technicians 4% $29,080
Epidemiologists 0% $65,800
Nuclear Technicians -3% $57,250
Computer Programmers -6% $92,550

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