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Health Professions Schools in Alabama

16,323 Health Professions students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

A Health Professions major is the 2nd most popular major in this state.

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Education Levels of Health Professions Majors in Alabama

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 4,516
Master’s Degree 3,213
Associate Degree 3,146
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 2,542
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 2,542
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 1,504
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 1,504
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 1,504
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 1,140
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 1,140
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 1,140
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 262
Post-Master’s Certificate 262
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Gender Distribution

In Alabama, 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 Alabama is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.7%
  • Black or African American: 21.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.4%
  • White: 65.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.0%
  • Other Races: 5.9%
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Jobs for Health Professions Grads in Alabama

There are 271,420 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 Alabama

A typical salary for a health professions grad in the state is $54,030, compared to a typical salary of $62,500 nationwide.

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

#1

University of Alabama at Birmingham

Birmingham
2,408 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
22,563 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $16,530. Graduates earn an average $39,271 after graduation. 76% of the teachers are full time.

#2

University of South Alabama

Mobile
1,885 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
14,224 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $16,826. In their early career, USA grads earn an average salary of $36,829. It takes the average student 4.56 years to graduate.

#3

The University of Alabama

Tuscaloosa
989 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
37,840 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 85% get financial aid. This public school has an average net price of $20,917. It takes the average student 4.34 years to graduate.

#4

Samford University

Birmingham
732 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
5,729 Total Students

100% of students get financical aid. The full-time teacher rate is 99%. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#5

Auburn University

Auburn
583 Degrees in Major Awarded
78% Graduation Rate
30,737 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 2.60% which is lower than average. Most students complete their degree in 4.42 years. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 74% of students receive it.

#6

Columbia Southern University

Orange Beach
507 Degrees in Major Awarded
18% Graduation Rate
18,533 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $11,241. 76% of students get financical aid. It takes the average student 4.41 years to graduate.

#7

Wallace State Community College, Hanceville

Hanceville
493 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,763 Total Students

A typical student attending Wallace State, Hanceville will pay a net price of $6,685. 80% of students get financical aid. The full-time teacher rate is 40%.

#8

Jacksonville State University

Jacksonville
482 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
9,238 Total Students

99% of students get financical aid. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $34,081 a year. The average student takes 4.66 years to complete their degree at Jacksonville State University.

#9

University of Alabama in Huntsville

Huntsville
439 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
9,999 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 4.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. Graduates earn an average $47,533 after graduation.

#10

Troy University

Troy
325 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
16,497 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 54% are considered full time. This public school has an average net price of $14,992. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 94% of students receive it.

Health Professions Careers in AL

Some of the careers health professions majors go into include:

Job Title AL Job Growth AL Median Salary
Home Health Aides 39% $19,280
Physician Assistants 37% $94,470
Health Specialties Professors 35% $95,190
Software Applications Developers 34% $93,360
Occupational Therapy Assistants 32% $58,860
Physical Therapist Assistants 31% $57,920
Nurse Practitioners 30% $95,010
Personal Care Aides 30% $18,680
Phlebotomists 27% $30,610
Athletic Trainers 26% $40,810
Physical Therapist Aides 25% $23,180
Medical Assistants 25% $27,980
Ambulance Drivers and Attendants 25% $23,050
Physical Therapists 24% $88,110
Occupational Therapists 24% $83,320
Respiratory Therapists 22% $49,590
Substance Abuse Counselors 22% $0
Computer and Information Research Scientists 21% $121,990
Nursing Instructors and Professors 20% $64,010
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers 20% $56,350
Speech-Language Pathologists 19% $62,650
Dental Laboratory Technicians 19% $34,860
Marriage and Family Therapists 19% $38,910
Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 18% $29,740
Medical Secretaries 18% $32,080
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers 18% $36,510
Health Technologists and Technicians 18% $39,070
Dental Hygienists 18% $46,920
Dental Assistants 18% $33,140
Dentists 17% $154,400
Medical Appliance Technicians 17% $44,070
Occupational Therapy Aides 17% $0
Community Health Workers 17% $39,850
Massage Therapists 17% $34,690
Optometrists 17% $108,700
Veterinarians 16% $85,430
Substance Abuse Social Workers 16% $34,310
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians 16% $29,550
Healthcare Social Workers 16% $47,900
Marketing Managers 16% $108,920
Radiation Therapists 16% $75,090
Mental Health Counselors 16% $0
Medical and Health Services Managers 16% $90,500
Nurse Anesthetists 15% $160,480
Fine Artists 14% $0
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians 13% $34,680
Dietitians and Nutritionists 13% $54,770
Computer User Support Specialists 13% $46,010
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists 13% $59,650
Physicists 13% $116,490
Registered Nurses 13% $57,930
Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 13% $60,370
Psychology Professors 13% $64,810
Family and General Practitioners 12% $204,560
Dispensing Opticians 12% $30,660
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians 11% $0
Life Scientists 11% $101,670
Audiologists 11% $73,570
Medical Scientists 11% $56,950
Psychiatric Technicians 11% $24,420
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists 11% $0
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians 10% $52,810
Medical Records and Health Information Technicians 10% $33,140
Healthcare Support Workers 10% $28,850
Chiropractors 10% $68,470
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians 10% $26,430
Podiatrists 10% $143,620
Medical Equipment Preparers 10% $27,230
Pharmacy Technicians 9% $29,040
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists 9% $70,670
Nuclear Medicine Technologists 8% $62,790
Rehabilitation Counselors 8% $42,910
Surgical Technologists 8% $35,970
Physicians and Surgeons 7% $163,790
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 7% $38,010
Nursing Assistants 7% $23,290
Sales Managers 7% $103,890
Administrative Services Managers 7% $89,520
Dietetic Technicians 7% $31,070
Environmental Scientists and Specialists 7% $60,220
Nuclear Technicians 7% $0
Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors 7% $35,060
Clergy 7% $46,690
Managers 6% $101,560
Engineers 5% $116,490
Computer Workers 5% $87,980
Psychiatric Aides 5% $26,810
Pharmacists 3% $122,390
Office and Administrative Support Worker Supervisors 2% $51,000
Exercise Physiologists 0% $43,710
Social Work Professors 0% $68,110
Therapists 0% $38,890
Dentists 0% $0
Epidemiologists 0% $0
Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators -3% $65,650
Computer Programmers -7% $82,410
Recreational Therapists -8% $40,530
Respiratory Therapy Technicians -57% $39,660

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