Master’s Degrees in Allied Health Professions
Education Levels of Allied Health Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 14,052 people earned their master's degree in allied health. This earns it the #18 spot on the list of the most popular master's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in allied health at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Associate Degree | 29,240 |
| Basic Certificate | 22,225 |
| Master’s Degree | 14,052 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 11,022 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 7,962 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 786 |
| Graduate Certificate | 126 |
Earnings of Allied Health Majors With Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in allied health is $111,759. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $105,663 to a high of $120,179.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for allied health majors who have their master's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in allied health. About 74.5% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 3,586 |
| Women | 10,466 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of allied health master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1,351 |
| Black or African American | 636 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,366 |
| White | 9,353 |
| International Students | 141 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 1,205 |
Most Popular Allied Health Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 401 colleges that offer a master’s degree in allied health. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Nova Southeastern University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for allied health majors who are seeking their master's degree. Each year, around 20,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $35,880 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,890 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 233 people received their master's degree in allied health from NUS Florida. About 81% of this group were women, and 35% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Nova Southeastern University allied health graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $111,759.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for allied health majors who are seeking their master's degree is Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences. Roughly 7,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $37,620 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,840 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 227 people received their master's degree in allied health from MCPHS University. Around 23% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 79% were women. Data shows that MCPHS University graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $111,759.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for allied health majors who are seeking their master's degree is A T Still University of Health Sciences. Each year, around 3,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 181 people received their master's degree in allied health from A T Still University of Health Sciences. Of these students, 73% were women and 34% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in allied health at A T Still University of Health Sciences make a median salary of 111,759.
Touro College is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in allied health. Each year, around 11,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $18,950 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,545 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 175 people received their master's degree in allied health from Touro. Of these students, 79% were women and 24% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Touro graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $111,759.
Pace University - New York is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in allied health. Roughly 12,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $49,550 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $28,091 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 137 people received their master's degree in allied health from Pace University. About 91% of this group were women, and 32% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Pace University graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $111,759.
Thomas Jefferson University is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in allied health. Roughly 8,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $44,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $23,202 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 134 people received their master's degree in allied health from Thomas Jefferson University. About 81% of this group were women, and 30% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Thomas Jefferson University allied health graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $111,759.
The 7th most popular school in the country for allied health majors who are seeking their master's degree is Midwestern University - Glendale. Each year, around 3,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 123 people received their master's degree in allied health from Midwestern University - Glendale. About 74% of this group were women, and 28% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Midwestern University - Glendale graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $111,759.
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in allied health. Roughly 32,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,637 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,948 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 117 people received their master's degree in allied health from UT Rio Grande Valley. Around 75% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 68% were women. Data shows that UT Rio Grande Valley graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $111,759.
Barry University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in allied health. Roughly 7,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $32,800 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,820 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 100 people received their master's degree in allied health from Barry University. Around 39% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 79% were women. Data shows that Barry University graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $111,759.
Saint Francis University is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in allied health. Each year, around 2,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $41,020 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,290 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 100 people received their master's degree in allied health from Saint Francis. About 92% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in allied health at Saint Francis University make a median salary of 111,759.
Arcadia University is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in allied health. Each year, around 3,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $47,590 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $33,390 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 100 people received their master's degree in allied health from Arcadia. About 78% of this group were women, and 31% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Arcadia University allied health graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $111,759.
University of Washington - Seattle Campus is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in allied health. Each year, around 48,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,524 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,514 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 97 people received their master's degree in allied health from UW Seattle. Of these students, 59% were women and 43% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of Washington - Seattle Campus allied health graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $111,759.
Yale University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in allied health. Roughly 12,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,700 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $48,300 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 96 people received their master's degree in allied health from Yale. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 65% were women. Data shows that Yale graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $111,759.
The 14th most popular school in the country for allied health majors who are seeking their master's degree is Lincoln Memorial University. Roughly 4,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $25,680 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,451 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 95 people received their master's degree in allied health from LMU. Around 19% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 71% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in allied health at Lincoln Memorial University make a median salary of 111,759.
Western University of Health Sciences comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in allied health. Roughly 3,800 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 95 people received their master's degree in allied health from Western University of Health Sciences. About 73% of this group were women, and 52% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Western University of Health Sciences graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $111,759.
The 16th most popular school in the country for allied health majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Alabama at Birmingham. Roughly 22,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,832 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,424 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 92 people received their master's degree in allied health from UAB. About 75% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in allied health at University of Alabama at Birmingham make a median salary of 111,759.
Duke University is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in allied health. Each year, around 16,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $62,620 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 89 people received their master's degree in allied health from Duke. About 76% of this group were women, and 39% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Duke graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $111,759.
The 17th most popular school in the country for allied health majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Nebraska Medical Center. Each year, around 3,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,340 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,207 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 89 people received their master's degree in allied health from UNMC. Around 11% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 72% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in allied health at University of Nebraska Medical Center make a median salary of 111,759.
The University of Texas Medical Branch is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in allied health. Roughly 3,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,343 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,171 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 88 people received their master's degree in allied health from UTMB Galveston. Around 45% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 91% were women. The University of Texas Medical Branch allied health graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $111,759.
The 19th most popular school in the country for allied health majors who are seeking their master's degree is Stony Brook University. Each year, around 26,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 88 people received their master's degree in allied health from SUNY Stony Brook. Around 37% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 71% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in allied health at Stony Brook University make a median salary of 111,759.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to allied health that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
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| Nursing | 49,855 |
| Public Health | 17,864 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 17,274 |
| Health/Medical Admin Services | 15,811 |
| Communication Sciences | 10,306 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minority student 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 percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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