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Health Professions Schools in Arizona

32,868 Health Professions students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In terms of popularity, Health Professions is the 2nd most popular major in the state out of a total 38 majors commonly available.

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Education Levels of Health Professions Majors in Arizona

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 12,293
Master’s Degree 6,173
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 5,466
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 5,466
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 5,466
Associate Degree 4,082
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 2,697
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 2,697
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 1,880
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 1,880
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 1,880
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 277
Post-Master’s Certificate 277
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Gender Distribution

In Arizona, 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 Arizona is as follows:

  • Asian: 6.1%
  • Black or African American: 13.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 23.5%
  • White: 41.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.4%
  • Other Races: 15.0%
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Jobs for Health Professions Grads in Arizona

There are 442,820 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 Arizona

In this state, health professions grads earn an average of $59,650. Nationwide, they make an average of $62,500.

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

#1

Grand Canyon University

Phoenix
9,530 Degrees in Major Awarded
37% Graduation Rate
103,427 Total Students

100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. It takes the average student 4.18 years to graduate. This private institution charges an average net price of $20,585.

#2

University of Phoenix - Arizona

Tempe
4,065 Degrees in Major Awarded
12% Graduation Rate
89,763 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 88% get financial aid. This private school has an average net price of $13,038. Graduates earn an average $29,762 after graduation.

#3

University of Arizona

Tucson
1,571 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
45,601 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 95% get financial aid. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. A typical student attending University of Arizona will pay a net price of $13,358.

#4

Northern Arizona University

Flagstaff
1,267 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
29,566 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $41,369 a year. The student to faculty ratio is 22 to 1. A typical student attending NAU will pay a net price of $14,308.

#5

Arizona State University - Tempe

Tempe
1,135 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
74,795 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 94% get financial aid. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $13,107. The student loan default rate is 4.50% which is lower than average.

#6

Arizona State University - Skysong

Scottsdale
1,034 Degrees in Major Awarded
33% Graduation Rate
53,993 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 4.50% which is lower than average. The average student takes 4.64 years to complete their degree at ASU - Skysong. The student to faculty ratio is 26 to 1.

#7

Midwestern University - Glendale

Glendale
924 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,927 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 95% are considered full time.

#8

Pima Medical Institute - Tucson

Tucson
697 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,970 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 7.20% which is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 31% are considered full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 89% get financial aid.

#9

GateWay Community College

Phoenix
386 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,670 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 100%. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $10,106. Graduates earn an average $35,466 after graduation.

#10

Pima Community College

Tucson
352 Degrees in Major Awarded
15,544 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 27%. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. A typical student attending Pima County Community College District will pay a net price of $3,846.

Health Professions Careers in AZ

Some of the careers health professions majors go into include:

Job Title AZ Job Growth AZ Median Salary
Home Health Aides 72% $24,440
Personal Care Aides 62% $23,700
Nurse Practitioners 58% $111,780
Physician Assistants 57% $105,120
Physical Therapist Assistants 51% $43,830
Physical Therapist Aides 51% $27,000
Genetic Counselors 50% $79,340
Respiratory Therapists 50% $58,180
Ambulance Drivers and Attendants 48% $22,240
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers 48% $85,800
Medical Assistants 45% $32,880
Physical Therapists 45% $85,190
Phlebotomists 44% $31,500
Occupational Therapy Assistants 44% $63,310
Healthcare Social Workers 44% $58,710
Occupational Therapy Aides 43% $36,080
Marriage and Family Therapists 42% $46,330
Health Technologists and Technicians 42% $42,190
Substance Abuse Counselors 41% $0
Medical Secretaries 41% $35,510
Occupational Therapists 41% $91,050
Medical and Health Services Managers 40% $97,520
Software Applications Developers 40% $98,640
Substance Abuse Social Workers 40% $36,570
Registered Nurses 37% $75,770
Mental Health Counselors 37% $0
Surgical Technologists 36% $50,990
Dietetic Technicians 35% $28,020
Nursing Assistants 35% $30,540
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians 35% $38,500
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians 35% $0
Audiologists 35% $80,200
Counselors 34% $42,600
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists 34% $81,040
Physicists 33% $115,280
Medical Records and Health Information Technicians 33% $37,580
Orthotists and Prosthetists 33% $65,000
Hearing Aid Specialists 33% $55,290
Psychiatric Technicians 33% $34,090
Medical Equipment Preparers 33% $35,570
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians 33% $52,600
Dental Assistants 33% $41,690
Dental Hygienists 33% $89,540
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 32% $53,980
Rehabilitation Counselors 32% $33,720
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers 32% $38,960
Dentists 32% $171,320
Radiation Therapists 32% $83,040
Dental Laboratory Technicians 31% $44,290
Dietitians and Nutritionists 31% $55,790
Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 31% $36,200
Athletic Trainers 30% $44,970
Nuclear Medicine Technologists 30% $84,590
Family and General Practitioners 30% $196,640
Health Specialties Professors 29% $108,550
Massage Therapists 29% $38,800
Nursing Instructors and Professors 29% $76,700
Orthodontists 29% $0
Community Health Workers 28% $36,870
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists 28% $0
Speech-Language Pathologists 27% $75,390
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians 27% $33,370
Therapists 27% $56,140
Pharmacy Technicians 26% $34,560
Veterinarians 26% $93,690
Optometrists 26% $123,700
Physicians and Surgeons 26% $208,000
Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 25% $61,500
Dispensing Opticians 25% $35,510
Medical Scientists 24% $83,260
Pharmacists 24% $127,800
Podiatrists 23% $117,100
Administrative Services Managers 22% $80,840
Chiropractors 22% $68,670
Natural Sciences Managers 21% $93,240
Exercise Physiologists 21% $50,420
Clergy 21% $52,050
Marketing Managers 20% $103,330
Computer User Support Specialists 20% $47,450
Life Scientists 20% $61,810
Health Diagnosing and Treating Practitioners 20% $63,970
Medical Appliance Technicians 20% $37,840
Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors 19% $40,810
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians 19% $51,730
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians 19% $33,110
Computer and Information Research Scientists 17% $107,270
Computer Workers 17% $80,790
Engineers 17% $91,700
Sales Managers 16% $102,340
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists 16% $69,380
Environmental Scientists and Specialists 15% $63,810
Office and Administrative Support Worker Supervisors 14% $50,370
Healthcare Support Workers 14% $40,950
Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators 14% $58,630
Medical Transcriptionists 14% $26,760
Managers 12% $98,540
Fine Artists 10% $49,170
Epidemiologists 8% $58,500
Dentists 8% $173,870
Computer Programmers -3% $84,450
Respiratory Therapy Technicians -46% $58,890

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