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Bachelor’s Degrees in Health Professions

274,562 Yearly Graduations
$50,517 Median Salary
$27,000 Median Debt
A bachelor's degree in health professions is offered at 1,636 colleges in the United States. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and 38% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 1.3% of health professions graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Health Professions Majors

In 2020-2021, 274,562 bachelor's degrees were awarded to health professions majors. 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 274,562
Associate Degree 184,957
Master’s Degree 144,198
Undergraduate Certificate 143,095
Basic Certificate 129,478
Doctor’s Degree 86,396
Graduate Certificate 15,114

Earnings of Health Professions Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees

The median salary for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in health professions is $50,517. 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 $33,027 and the high is $62,365.

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Student Debt

The median student debt for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in health professions is $27,000. 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, $31,000 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $24,000.

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The median monthly payment of a health professions graduate with a 10-year repayment plan is $272.

Student Diversity

More women than men pursue their bachelor's degree in health professions. About 84.7% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 42,096
Women 232,466
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The racial-ethnic distribution of health professions bachelor’s degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 20,709
Black or African American 32,386
Hispanic or Latino 40,949
White 154,308
International Students 3,520
Other Races/Ethnicities 22,690
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There are 1,636 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in health professions. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

Western Governors University

Salt Lake City, Utah
11,924 Yearly Graduations
88% Women
25% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $7,162 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,500 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 11,924 bachelor's degrees were handed out to health professions majors at WGU. About 88% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

8,124 Yearly Graduations
89% Women
38% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $19,117 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,000 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 8,124 people received their bachelor's degree in health professions from Chamberlain - Illinois. Around 38% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 89% were women.

#3

Grand Canyon University

Phoenix, Arizona
5,530 Yearly Graduations
88% Women
55% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $16,401 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,621 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 5,530 bachelor's degrees were handed out to health professions majors at Grand Canyon University. Around 55% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 88% were women.

3,620 Yearly Graduations
86% Women
55% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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. The health professions program at The University of Texas at Arlington awarded 3,620 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 55% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 86% were women.

#5

Capella University

Minneapolis, Minnesota
3,511 Yearly Graduations
90% Women
35% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Capella University is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in health professions. Roughly 38,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,148 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,784 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 3,511 bachelor's degrees were handed out to health professions majors at Capella University. About 90% of this group were women, and 35% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

2,504 Yearly Graduations
90% Women
40% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $16,153 per year. The health professions program at University of Phoenix - Arizona awarded 2,504 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 90% were women and 40% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

2,442 Yearly Graduations
86% Women
17% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $12,840 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,444 per year. The health professions program at Ohio University - Athens Campus awarded 2,442 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 86% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#8

Southern New Hampshire University

Manchester, New Hampshire
2,414 Yearly Graduations
87% Women
32% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $15,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,900 per year. The health professions program at Southern New Hampshire University awarded 2,414 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 32% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 87% were women.

#9

University of Central Florida

Orlando, Florida
2,331 Yearly Graduations
81% Women
57% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 2020-2021 academic year, 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.

1,968 Yearly Graduations
82% Women
48% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 1,968 bachelor's degrees were handed out to health professions majors at USF Tampa. Around 48% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 82% were women.

#11

Purdue University Global

Indianapolis, Indiana
1,949 Yearly Graduations
75% Women
37% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Purdue University Global is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in health professions. Roughly 43,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,080 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,730 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 1,949 bachelor's degrees were handed out to health professions majors at Purdue University Global. About 75% of this group were women, and 37% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#12

Aspen University

Denver, Arizona
1,439 Yearly Graduations
87% Women
35% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $4,545 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,900 per year. The health professions program at Aspen University awarded 1,439 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 87% of this group were women, and 35% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

1,190 Yearly Graduations
81% Women
24% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $11,018 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,560 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 1,190 bachelor's degrees were handed out to health professions majors at Ohio State. Of these students, 81% were women and 24% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#14

Pennsylvania State University - University Park

University Park, Pennsylvania
1,116 Yearly Graduations
84% Women
23% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Pennsylvania State University - University Park comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in health professions. Each year, around 89,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $23,189 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 1,116 bachelor's degrees were handed out to health professions majors at Penn State University Park. Of these students, 84% were women and 23% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

1,096 Yearly Graduations
75% Women
38% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $34,700 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,950 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 1,096 bachelor's degrees were handed out to health professions majors at MCPHS University. Around 38% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women.

1,092 Yearly Graduations
85% Women
42% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $6,665 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,360 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 1,092 people received their bachelor's degree in health professions from TTUHSC. About 85% of this group were women, and 42% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

1,068 Yearly Graduations
80% Women
78% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $21,451 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,963 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 1,068 bachelor's degrees were handed out to health professions majors at West Coast University - Orange County. About 80% of this group were women, and 78% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#18

University of North Carolina at Wilmington

Wilmington, North Carolina
1,057 Yearly Graduations
89% Women
18% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $4,719 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 1,057 bachelor's degrees were handed out to health professions majors at UNCW. Of these students, 89% were women and 18% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#19

Walden University

Minneapolis, Minnesota
1,037 Yearly Graduations
85% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 19th most popular school in the country for health professions majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Walden University. Roughly 49,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,064 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,651 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 1,037 bachelor's degrees were handed out to health professions majors at Walden University. Of these students, 85% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#20

National University College

Bayamon, Puerto Rico
1,029 Yearly Graduations
78% Women
98% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $6,444 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,020 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 1,029 people received their bachelor's degree in health professions from National University College. Of these students, 78% were women and 98% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

Health Professions Majors to Study

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Nursing 165,538
Public Health 19,511
Health/Medical Admin Services 19,391
Health Sciences & Services 18,866
Communication Sciences 11,434

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.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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