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Health Professions Schools in Wisconsin

In <nil>, 21,721 students earned their Health Professions degrees in WI.

In this state, Health Professions is the 1st most popular major out of a total 1 majors commonly available.

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Education Levels of Health Professions Majors in Wisconsin

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 7,834
Bachelor’s Degree 4,302
Associate Degree 3,354
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 2,313
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 2,313
Master’s Degree 2,259
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 1,334
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 1,334
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 1,334
Post-Master’s Certificate 325
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 325

Gender Distribution

In Wisconsin, 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 Wisconsin is as follows:

  • Asian: 5.1%
  • Black or African American: 5.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.7%
  • White: 73.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.0%
  • Other Races: 7.0%
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Jobs for Health Professions Grads in Wisconsin

There are 431,070 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 Wisconsin

A typical salary for a health professions grad in the state is $61,190, compared to a typical salary of $62,500 nationwide.

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

#1

University of Wisconsin - Madison

Madison
1,184 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
47,016 Total Students

A typical student attending UW - Madison will pay a net price of $16,708. In their early career, UW - Madison grads earn an average salary of $59,235. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#2

Marquette University

Milwaukee
767 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
11,320 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $29,102.

#3

University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee

Milwaukee
735 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
23,829 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $15,845. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.74 years.

#4

Herzing University - Madison

Madison
561 Degrees in Major Awarded
13% Graduation Rate
2,939 Total Students

The average student takes 4.00 years to complete their degree at Herzing University - Madison. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 14% are considered full time. An average student at Herzing University - Madison will pay a net price of $25,849.

#5

Concordia University, Wisconsin

Mequon
518 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
5,204 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.27 years. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. The 1.50% student loan default rate is lower than average.

#6

University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire

Eau Claire
391 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
10,569 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 78%. Most students complete their degree in 4.44 years. The 0.60% student loan default rate is lower than average.

#7

Milwaukee Area Technical College

Milwaukee
388 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,828 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $32,079 after earning their degree at this institution. 81% of students get financical aid. The student loan default rate is 4.20% which is lower than average.

#8

University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh

Oshkosh
375 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
14,142 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $14,753. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 67% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 21 to 1.

#9

Medical College of Wisconsin

Milwaukee
351 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,538 Total Students
#10

University of Wisconsin - La Crosse

La Crosse
348 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
10,337 Total Students

A typical student attending UW - La Crosse will pay a net price of $14,839. The average student takes 4.48 years to complete their degree at UW - La Crosse. 77% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

Health Professions Careers in WI

Some of the careers health professions majors go into include:

Job Title WI Job Growth WI Median Salary
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians 35% $33,770
Veterinarians 34% $83,820
Software Applications Developers 32% $84,480
Personal Care Aides 30% $23,780
Physician Assistants 30% $111,890
Home Health Aides 30% $24,250
Nurse Practitioners 27% $106,160
Genetic Counselors 25% $84,570
Marriage and Family Therapists 23% $48,360
Substance Abuse Counselors 23% $0
Physical Therapist Aides 23% $30,270
Therapists 22% $40,610
Health Specialties Professors 21% $68,760
Mental Health Counselors 20% $0
Medical Assistants 20% $36,430
Nursing Instructors and Professors 19% $78,270
Massage Therapists 18% $42,400
Dentists 18% $208,000
Respiratory Therapists 18% $61,160
Natural Sciences Managers 18% $98,510
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers 16% $84,020
Physical Therapist Assistants 16% $53,540
Physicists 16% $154,070
Physical Therapists 15% $85,430
Medical and Health Services Managers 15% $98,600
Medical Scientists 15% $65,210
Psychiatric Aides 15% $0
Occupational Therapy Aides 14% $29,330
Marketing Managers 14% $115,170
Phlebotomists 14% $34,940
Managers 13% $75,630
Environmental Scientists and Specialists 13% $56,990
Substance Abuse Social Workers 13% $44,880
Occupational Therapists 13% $74,180
Rehabilitation Counselors 12% $29,270
Computer User Support Specialists 12% $48,990
Occupational Therapy Assistants 12% $36,520
Sales Managers 12% $126,260
Audiologists 12% $77,880
Hearing Aid Specialists 12% $46,950
Healthcare Social Workers 12% $52,410
Nurse Anesthetists 12% $194,750
Psychology Professors 11% $69,010
Exercise Physiologists 11% $53,660
Community Health Workers 11% $43,460
Radiation Therapists 11% $73,310
Health Diagnosing and Treating Practitioners 11% $68,510
Dentists 11% $192,440
Dispensing Opticians 11% $34,330
Administrative Services Managers 11% $103,360
Optometrists 11% $115,760
Clergy 11% $50,770
Medical Secretaries 11% $35,710
Computer Workers 10% $71,050
Speech-Language Pathologists 10% $69,780
Dental Assistants 10% $38,150
Dental Hygienists 10% $66,180
Engineers 10% $83,640
Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 10% $77,090
Counselors 10% $43,760
Athletic Trainers 10% $48,960
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians 9% $49,890
Medical Records and Health Information Technicians 9% $40,300
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists 9% $64,680
Ambulance Drivers and Attendants 9% $23,790
Dietitians and Nutritionists 9% $56,190
Medical Appliance Technicians 9% $35,360
Fine Artists 8% $0
Podiatrists 8% $192,920
Health Technologists and Technicians 8% $41,290
Registered Nurses 8% $70,150
Psychiatric Technicians 8% $33,760
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers 8% $50,920
Family and General Practitioners 8% $208,000
Chiropractors 8% $70,980
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians 8% $29,680
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians 8% $39,150
Healthcare Support Workers 8% $34,590
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians 8% $0
Surgical Technologists 7% $52,800
Social Work Professors 7% $57,400
Medical Equipment Preparers 7% $35,170
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists 7% $0
Pharmacy Technicians 7% $32,650
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists 6% $68,600
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians 5% $59,510
Physicians and Surgeons 5% $208,000
Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 4% $32,640
Office and Administrative Support Worker Supervisors 4% $53,120
Nursing Assistants 4% $29,240
Recreational Therapists 3% $43,950
Nuclear Medicine Technologists 3% $80,770
Dental Laboratory Technicians 2% $37,970
Pharmacists 2% $131,450
Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators 0% $61,750
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 0% $45,310
Computer Programmers -2% $75,480
Dietetic Technicians -3% $30,320
Medical Transcriptionists -9% $40,110

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