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Health Professions in Alabama

Health Professions Schools in Alabama

15,699 Health Professions students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

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

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 3,992
Master’s Degree 3,389
Associate Degree 2,986
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 2,202
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 2,202
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 1,612
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 1,612
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 1,612
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 1,183
Post-Master’s Certificate 335
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 335

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: 3.1%
  • Black or African American: 21.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.0%
  • White: 64.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.9%
  • Other Races: 5.8%
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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:

2,408 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
22,563 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 96% get financial aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.44 years. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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1,885 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
14,224 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. It takes the average student 4.56 years to graduate. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,717.

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

It takes the average student 4.34 years to graduate. 78% of the teachers are full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 87% of students receive it.

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Samford University

Birmingham
732 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
5,729 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $30,689. 100% of students get financical aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

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583 Degrees in Major Awarded
79% Graduation Rate
30,737 Total Students

79% of students get financical aid. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $24,297. The full-time teacher rate is 85%.

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507 Degrees in Major Awarded
21% Graduation Rate
18,533 Total Students

28 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the students who attend this school, 42% get financial aid. The full-time teacher rate is 40%.

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493 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,763 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 38%. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $10,971.

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482 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
9,238 Total Students

The average student takes 4.66 years to complete their degree at Jacksonville State University. A typical student attending Jacksonville State University will pay a net price of $17,979. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 65% are considered full time.

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439 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
9,999 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 65% are considered full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $18,240. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

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325 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
16,497 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 96% get financial aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.59 years. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $15,002.

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Health Professions Careers in AL

Some of the careers health professions majors go into include:

Job Title AL Job Growth AL Median Salary
Nurse Anesthetists 15% $160,480
Epidemiologists 0% $0

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