health professions education Doctor’s Degrees
There are 17 colleges and universities across the nation that offer adoctor’s degree in health professions education. This degree is more popular with female students, and about37% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Featured schools near , edit
Education Levels of health professions education Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 102 people earned theirhealth professions education majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in health professions education at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 80 |
| Doctor’s Degree (this page) | 22 |
Earnings of health professions education Majors With Doctor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with adoctor’s degree in health professions education of $89,352 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $91,596 |
| 4 years | $89,352 |
| 5 years | $98,782 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for health professions education students with their doctor’s degree.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with female students. About 75.6% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 10 |
| Women | 31 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of health professions education graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 26 | 63.4% |
| Asian | 1 | 2.4% |
| Black or African American | 12 | 29.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 | 2.4% |
| Two or More Races | 1 | 2.4% |
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular health professions education Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 25 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in health professions education. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for health professions education students seeking a doctor's degree is Campbell University. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their doctor's degree in health professions education from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Connecticut is a popular choice for health professions education majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 13 doctor's degrees in health professions education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in health professions education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Missouri-Kansas City is a popular choice for health professions education majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their doctor's degree in health professions education from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Logan University is a popular choice for health professions education majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their doctor's degree in health professions education from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in health professions education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor is a popular choice for health professions education majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 8 doctor's degrees in health professions education in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Bellarmine University is a popular choice for health professions education majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their doctor's degree in health professions education from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
William Carey University is a popular choice for health professions education majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their doctor's degree in health professions education from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in health professions education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Lynchburg comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in health professions education. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in health professions education from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Washburn University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in health professions education. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in health professions education from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in health professions education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Boston University is a popular choice for health professions education majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 4 doctor's degrees in health professions education in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Georgia State University is a popular choice for health professions education majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 4 doctor's degrees in health professions education in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Utah is a popular choice for health professions education majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 4 doctor's degrees in health professions education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in health professions education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ohio University-Main Campus comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in health professions education. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their doctor's degree in health professions education from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in health professions education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Butler University is a popular choice for health professions education majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 2 doctor's degrees in health professions education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in health professions education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of North Texas Health Science Center is a popular choice for health professions education majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 2 doctor's degrees in health professions education in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Rhodes College is a popular choice for health professions education majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their doctor's degree in health professions education from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Kansas comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in health professions education. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their doctor's degree in health professions education from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in health professions education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Cumberland University is a popular choice for health professions education majors seeking their doctor's degree. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in health professions education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
High Point University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in health professions education. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in health professions education. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Explore health professions education by State
Alabama
California
District of Columbia
Idaho
Kansas
Maryland
Mississippi
Nevada
New York
Oklahoma
South Carolina
Utah
West Virginia
Alaska
Colorado
Florida
Illinois
Kentucky
Massachusetts
Missouri
New Hampshire
North Carolina
Oregon
South Dakota
Vermont
Wisconsin
Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to health professions education that also offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Nursing Education | 3,933 |
| Bioethics/Medical Ethics | 757 |
| Medical/Health Humanities | 352 |
| Health Professions Education, Ethics, and Humanities, Other | 101 |
| Arts in Medicine/Health | 5 |
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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
More about our data sources and methodologies.
Course Advisor provides higher-education, college and university, degree, program, career, salary, and other helpful information to students, faculty, institutions, and other internet audiences. Presented information and data are subject to change. Inclusion on this website does not imply or represent a direct relationship with the company, school, or brand. Information, though believed correct at time of publication, may not be correct, and no warranty is provided. Contact the schools to verify any information before relying on it. Financial aid may be available for those who qualify. The displayed options may include sponsored or recommended results, not necessarily based on your preferences.
© Course Advisor – All Rights Reserved.