Bachelor’s Degrees in Health Professions
Education Levels of Health Professions Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 256,172 people earned their bachelor's degree in health professions. This earns it the #2 spot on the list of the most popular bachelor's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in health professions at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 256,172 |
| Associate Degree | 179,344 |
| Master’s Degree | 149,998 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 137,838 |
| Basic Certificate | 135,330 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 89,473 |
| Graduate Certificate | 16,117 |
Earnings of Health Professions Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in health professions is $74,888. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $70,266 and the high is $81,038.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in health professions is $20,508. The school you go to and how long it takes you to graduate, among other things, can cause this number to vary. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $30,900 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $13,850.
The median monthly payment of a health professions graduate with a 10-year repayment plan is $244.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their bachelor's degree in health professions. About 85.0% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 38,384 |
| Women | 217,788 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of health professions bachelor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 21,479 |
| Black or African American | 32,150 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 41,736 |
| White | 137,703 |
| International Students | 2,948 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 20,156 |
Most Popular Health Professions Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 1,636 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in health professions. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Western Governors University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for health professions majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree. Roughly 147,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,710 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,302 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11,924 people received their bachelor's degree in health professions from WGU. About 88% of this group were women, and 28% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in health professions at Western Governors University make a median salary of 74,888.
Chamberlain University - Illinois comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in health professions. Roughly 29,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $19,341 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,650 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8,124 people received their bachelor's degree in health professions from Chamberlain - Illinois. Around 42% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 90% were women. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in health professions at Chamberlain University - Illinois make a median salary of 74,888.
Grand Canyon University is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in health professions. Roughly 103,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,390 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,138 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5,530 people received their bachelor's degree in health professions from Grand Canyon University. About 86% of this group were women, and 60% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Grand Canyon University graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $74,888.
The 4th most popular school in the country for health professions majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is The University of Texas at Arlington. Each year, around 48,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,206 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,015 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3,620 people received their bachelor's degree in health professions from UT Arlington. Around 61% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 86% were women. The University of Texas at Arlington health professions graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $74,888.
University of Phoenix - Arizona is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in health professions. Each year, around 89,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,552 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,215 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2,504 people received their bachelor's degree in health professions from UOPX - Arizona. Of these students, 90% were women and 40% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of Phoenix - Arizona health professions graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $74,888.
Ohio University - Athens Campus is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in health professions. Roughly 25,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,746 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,444 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2,442 people received their bachelor's degree in health professions from OHIO Athens. Of these students, 86% were women and 21% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that OHIO Athens graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $74,888.
The 8th most popular school in the country for health professions majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Southern New Hampshire University. Each year, around 134,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,467 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2,414 people received their bachelor's degree in health professions from SNHU. About 85% of this group were women, and 35% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in health professions at Southern New Hampshire University make a median salary of 74,888.
University of Central Florida comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in health professions. Each year, around 71,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,478 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,916 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2,331 people received their bachelor's degree in health professions from UCF. Of these students, 81% were women and 57% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in health professions at University of Central Florida make a median salary of 74,888.
University of South Florida - Main Campus is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in health professions. Each year, around 50,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,559 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,350 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,968 people received their bachelor's degree in health professions from USF Tampa. Of these students, 79% were women and 49% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that USF Tampa graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $74,888.
Aspen University is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in health professions. Roughly 9,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,210 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,485 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,439 people received their bachelor's degree in health professions from Aspen University. About 89% of this group were women, and 32% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Aspen University health professions graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $74,888.
Ohio State University - Main Campus comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in health professions. Each year, around 61,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,826 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,515 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,190 people received their bachelor's degree in health professions from Ohio State. Around 27% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 81% were women. Ohio State University - Main Campus health professions graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $74,888.
Pennsylvania State University - Main Campus is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in health professions. Each year, around 0 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $19,672 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,956 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,116 people received their bachelor's degree in health professions from Penn State University Park. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 84% were women. Data shows that Penn State University Park graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $74,888.
Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in health professions. 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, 1,096 people received their bachelor's degree in health professions from MCPHS University. Around 38% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 80% were women. Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences health professions graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $74,888.
The 16th most popular school in the country for health professions majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. Roughly 5,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,360 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,092 people received their bachelor's degree in health professions from TTUHSC. Of these students, 89% were women and 46% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center health professions graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $74,888.
West Coast University - Orange County comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in health professions. Each year, around 4,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $21,558 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,719 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,068 people received their bachelor's degree in health professions from West Coast University - Orange County. About 78% of this group were women, and 79% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. West Coast University - Orange County health professions graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $74,888.
University of North Carolina at Wilmington comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in health professions. Roughly 17,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,443 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,979 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,057 people received their bachelor's degree in health professions from UNCW. Around 22% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 91% were women. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in health professions at University of North Carolina at Wilmington make a median salary of 74,888.
National University College is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in health professions. Roughly 25,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,314 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,314 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,029 people received their bachelor's degree in health professions from National University College. Around 97% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 82% were women. National University College health professions graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $74,888.
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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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