Health Professions at University of Holy Cross
UHC is located in New Orleans, Louisiana and approximately 1,246 students attend the school each year. In 2019, 59 health professions majors received their bachelor's degree from UHC.
Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in Health Professions section at the bottom of this page.
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UHC Health Professions Degrees Available
- Associate’s Degree in Health Professions
- Bachelor’s Degree in Health Professions
- Master’s Degree in Health Professions
Online Classes Are Available at UHC
Don't have the time or the flexibility in your schedule to take traditional classes? Online courses may be the perfect solution for you. They allow independent learners to study when and where they want to while offering the rigor of in-person classes.
UHC does offer online education options in health professions for the following degree levels for those interested in distance learning:
- Bachelor’s Degree
UHC Health Professions Rankings
The following rankings from College Factual show how the health professions progam at UHC compares to programs at other colleges and universities.
Note: Although rankings can help you see some information about a school, it's not a good idea to depend on them alone. Be sure to check out other things about the school before making your decision to attend.
Bachelor’s Degree Overall Quality & Other Notable Rankings
In terms of overall quality, College Factual ranked the health professions major at UHC at 217 out of the 853 colleges and universities that were analyzed in the report. It is also ranked as the #3 school in Louisiana.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Online Health Professions Schools | 117 |
| Best Health Professions Colleges for Non-Traditional Students | 136 |
| Best Value Colleges for Health Professions | 168 |
| Best Health Professions Colleges for Veterans | 182 |
| Best Colleges for Health Professions | 217 |
| Highest Paid Health Professions Graduates | 302 |
| Most Focused Colleges for Health Professions | 508 |
| Most Popular Online Health Professions Schools | 918 |
| Most Popular Colleges for Health Professions | 1,686 |
In 2019, 23 students received their master’s degree in health professions from UHC. This makes it the #829 most popular school for health professions master’s degree candidates in the country.
Health Professions Student Demographics at UHC
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the health professions majors at University of Holy Cross.
UHC Health Professions Associate’s Program
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from University of Holy Cross with a associate's in health professions.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 0 |
UHC Health Professions Bachelor’s Program
Prospective students may be interested in knowing that this school graduates 21% more racial-ethnic minorities in its health professions bachelor's program than the national average.*
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from University of Holy Cross with a bachelor's in health professions.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 16 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 26 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 3 |
UHC Health Professions Master’s Program
In the health professions master's program at this school, racial-ethnic minorities make up 52% of degree recipients. That is 19% better than the national average.*
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from University of Holy Cross with a master's in health professions.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 11 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 0 |
Concentrations Within Health Professions
The following health professions concentations are available at University of Holy Cross. The table shows all degrees awarded in this field awarded for all degree levels at University of Holy Cross. A concentration may not be available for your level.
| Concentration | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 36 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 23 |
| Allied Health Professions | 11 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 7 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 3 |
| Health/Medical Prep Programs | 3 |
Careers That Health Professions Grads May Go Into
A degree in health professions can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for LA, the home state for University of Holy Cross.
| Occupation | Jobs in LA | Average Salary in LA |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | 43,110 | $63,970 |
| Personal Care Aides | 34,590 | $19,300 |
| Office and Administrative Support Worker Supervisors | 21,080 | $49,360 |
| Nursing Assistants | 20,690 | $22,750 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | 19,450 | $39,480 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Image Credit: By Infrogmation of New Orleans under License
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