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Health Professions Schools in California

In 2020-2021, 89,646 students earned their Health Professions degrees in CA.

A Health Professions major is the 2nd most popular major in this state.

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Education Levels of Health Professions Majors in California

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 20,676
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 20,676
Bachelor’s Degree 18,305
Associate Degree 17,224
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 14,098
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 14,098
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 14,098
Master’s Degree 10,553
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 7,741
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 7,741
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 7,741
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1,049
Post-Master’s Certificate 1,049
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Gender Distribution

In California, 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 California is as follows:

  • Asian: 18.8%
  • Black or African American: 6.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 34.9%
  • White: 24.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.7%
  • Other Races: 14.0%
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Jobs for Health Professions Grads in California

2,811,450 people in the state and 22,470,500 in the nation are employed in jobs related to health professions.

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Wages for Health Professions Jobs in California

A typical salary for a health professions grad in the state is $76,450, compared to a typical salary of $62,500 nationwide.

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

#1

University of Southern California

Los Angeles
1,950 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
46,287 Total Students

The average student takes 4.17 years to complete their degree at USC. The student loan default rate of 1.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Of all the students who attend this school, 70% get financial aid.

#2

West Coast University - Orange County

Anaheim
1,596 Degrees in Major Awarded
36% Graduation Rate
4,330 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.00 years. 19% of the teachers are full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it.

#3

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

San Marcos
1,515 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,711 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.90%. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 28% are considered full time.

#4

Loma Linda University

Loma Linda
1,419 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,468 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 94% are considered full time. 3 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. In their early career, Loma Linda University grads earn an average salary of $78,124.

#5

California State University - Northridge

Northridge
1,194 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
40,381 Total Students

The 3.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. The student to faculty ratio is 28 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $42,178 a year.

#6

The University of Arizona Global Campus

San Diego
1,138 Degrees in Major Awarded
7% Graduation Rate
31,115 Total Students

In their early career, UAGC grads earn an average salary of $26,426. The full-time teacher rate is 6%. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#7

California State University - Fullerton

Fullerton
1,124 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
42,051 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 27 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 80% of students receive it. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $45,657 after earning their degree at this institution.

#8

California State University - Long Beach

Long Beach
1,033 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
40,069 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.78 years. 24 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The 2.40% student loan default rate is lower than average.

#9

Western University of Health Sciences

Pomona
936 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,813 Total Students

The 0.40% student loan default rate is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 82% are considered full time.

#10

University of California - San Francisco

San Francisco
934 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,201 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 66%. The student loan default rate is 1.00% which is lower than average.

Health Professions Careers in CA

Some of the careers health professions majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Home Health Aides 41% $29,380
Software Applications Developers 40% $123,630
Personal Care Aides 40% $24,550
Nurse Practitioners 35% $126,890
Physician Assistants 34% $118,500
Physical Therapist Aides 34% $28,030
Occupational Therapy Assistants 32% $70,190
Physical Therapist Assistants 31% $67,500
Health Specialties Professors 30% $142,500
Medical Assistants 29% $36,080
Massage Therapists 29% $34,180
Physical Therapists 29% $97,610
Phlebotomists 29% $43,980
Nurse Anesthetists 29% $197,640
Nursing Instructors and Professors 26% $96,580
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers 26% $91,380
Respiratory Therapists 25% $78,560
Therapists 25% $45,330
Occupational Therapists 25% $97,260
Medical and Health Services Managers 25% $116,080
Health Technologists and Technicians 24% $44,850
Athletic Trainers 24% $56,910
Marriage and Family Therapists 24% $48,080
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists 23% $91,660
Computer and Information Research Scientists 22% $128,370
Medical Secretaries 22% $41,360
Health Diagnosing and Treating Practitioners 21% $68,750
Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 21% $32,050
Healthcare Social Workers 21% $73,970
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians 21% $40,020
Veterinarians 20% $107,880
Ambulance Drivers and Attendants 20% $29,190
Dietitians and Nutritionists 20% $75,830
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians 19% $0
Optometrists 19% $111,790
Substance Abuse Counselors 19% $0
Medical Appliance Technicians 19% $45,770
Mental Health Counselors 18% $0
Audiologists 18% $99,300
Dentists 18% $156,480
Dispensing Opticians 18% $39,310
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists 18% $0
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 17% $55,770
Dental Laboratory Technicians 17% $42,750
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians 17% $39,560
Physicists 17% $112,980
Psychology Professors 17% $109,340
Counselors 17% $48,520
Dental Assistants 17% $38,740
Dental Hygienists 17% $102,510
Speech-Language Pathologists 16% $92,750
Substance Abuse Social Workers 16% $56,000
Registered Nurses 16% $104,410
Computer User Support Specialists 16% $61,540
Medical Records and Health Information Technicians 16% $47,030
Dentists 16% $125,860
Marketing Managers 16% $156,450
Nursing Assistants 15% $33,070
Fine Artists 15% $65,190
Surgical Technologists 15% $60,340
Pharmacy Technicians 14% $40,120
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians 14% $56,520
Dietetic Technicians 14% $31,600
Computer Workers 14% $98,010
Community Health Workers 13% $45,270
Medical Equipment Preparers 13% $46,050
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians 13% $31,820
Medical Scientists 13% $99,100
Nuclear Medicine Technologists 13% $112,890
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers 13% $63,000
Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 13% $100,850
Administrative Services Managers 13% $106,230
Rehabilitation Counselors 12% $30,530
Family and General Practitioners 12% $195,060
Environmental Scientists and Specialists 12% $87,080
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians 12% $68,510
Chiropractors 11% $63,170
Natural Sciences Managers 11% $150,350
Managers 11% $129,300
Healthcare Support Workers 11% $42,640
Life Scientists 11% $94,220
Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors 10% $48,740
Physicians and Surgeons 10% $204,190
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists 10% $87,240
Sales Managers 10% $116,020
Engineers 9% $107,300
Radiation Therapists 9% $112,870
Clergy 9% $61,990
Psychiatric Aides 9% $30,190
Pharmacists 8% $144,660
Office and Administrative Support Worker Supervisors 6% $59,250
Recreational Therapists 6% $79,890
Psychiatric Technicians 5% $68,090
Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators -2% $72,380
Computer Programmers -5% $95,370
Medical Transcriptionists -7% $38,460

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