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Health Professions Schools in Delaware

2,741 students earned Health Professions degrees in Delaware in the 2020-2021 year.

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

Education Levels of Health Professions Majors in Delaware

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 1,237
Associate Degree 542
Master’s Degree 396
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 255
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 255
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 209
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 209
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 209
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 101
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 101
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 101
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1
Post-Master’s Certificate 1

Gender Distribution

In Delaware, 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 Delaware is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.8%
  • Black or African American: 19.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.0%
  • White: 61.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.2%
  • Other Races: 5.3%
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Jobs for Health Professions Grads in Delaware

74,030 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 Delaware

In this state, health professions grads earn an average of $59,750. Nationwide, they make an average of $62,500.

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There are 6 colleges in Delaware that offer health professions degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

#1

Wilmington University

New Castle
816 Degrees in Major Awarded
25% Graduation Rate
14,769 Total Students

In their early career, Wilmington University grads earn an average salary of $42,573. The full-time teacher rate is 7%. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

650 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
23,613 Total Students

The 2.10% student loan default rate is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 98% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1.

636 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,955 Total Students

The 9.10% student loan default rate is lower than average. The full-time teacher rate is 41%. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $30,917 a year.

#4

Wesley College

Dover
102 Degrees in Major Awarded
31% Graduation Rate
917 Total Students

In their early career, Wesley College grads earn an average salary of $34,960. The student to faculty ratio is 9 to 1. The average student takes 4.50 years to complete their degree at Wesley College.

45 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
4,739 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.45 years. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $14,866. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 97% of students receive it.

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
34% Graduation Rate
1,184 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $41,321 after graduation. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 28%.

Health Professions Careers in DE

Some of the careers health professions majors go into include:

Job Title DE Job Growth DE Median Salary
Occupational Therapy Aides 50% $32,960
Home Health Aides 38% $28,110
Personal Care Aides 36% $23,220
Medical Appliance Technicians 33% $37,410
Software Applications Developers 31% $101,680
Massage Therapists 30% $0
Physician Assistants 30% $105,940
Respiratory Therapists 28% $66,710
Health Specialties Professors 27% $0
Nurse Practitioners 27% $105,390
Physical Therapist Assistants 23% $53,280
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers 22% $72,160
Computer and Information Research Scientists 22% $0
Mental Health Counselors 22% $0
Physical Therapists 21% $93,160
Nursing Instructors and Professors 21% $0
Physical Therapist Aides 21% $24,490
Medical Assistants 19% $32,560
Substance Abuse Counselors 18% $0
Health Technologists and Technicians 18% $45,370
Speech-Language Pathologists 18% $78,620
Psychology Professors 17% $0
Phlebotomists 16% $37,860
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians 16% $34,040
Medical and Health Services Managers 15% $114,480
Occupational Therapists 15% $84,890
Natural Sciences Managers 15% $0
Healthcare Social Workers 15% $55,510
Medical Secretaries 15% $36,440
Marketing Managers 14% $150,440
Optometrists 14% $100,670
Registered Nurses 14% $73,030
Radiation Therapists 14% $97,990
Dietetic Technicians 14% $32,320
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists 14% $74,780
Community Health Workers 14% $40,030
Rehabilitation Counselors 14% $34,020
Psychiatric Aides 13% $0
Substance Abuse Social Workers 13% $47,400
Veterinarians 13% $110,020
Ambulance Drivers and Attendants 13% $28,660
Nursing Assistants 12% $30,020
Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 12% $74,390
Dietitians and Nutritionists 12% $65,080
Marriage and Family Therapists 12% $51,830
Dentists 11% $208,000
Administrative Services Managers 11% $111,510
Recreational Therapists 11% $42,650
Athletic Trainers 11% $47,000
Occupational Therapy Assistants 11% $59,470
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists 11% $0
Nurse Anesthetists 11% $169,140
Managers 10% $124,710
Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors 10% $33,870
Pharmacy Technicians 10% $31,730
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 10% $53,660
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians 10% $0
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians 10% $53,140
Environmental Scientists and Specialists 10% $56,030
Computer User Support Specialists 9% $55,860
Medical Records and Health Information Technicians 9% $44,270
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists 8% $70,530
Surgical Technologists 8% $46,860
Sales Managers 8% $161,000
Dental Assistants 8% $40,150
Physicians and Surgeons 7% $208,000
Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 7% $37,490
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians 7% $35,460
Dental Hygienists 7% $77,820
Family and General Practitioners 7% $196,080
Medical Equipment Preparers 6% $41,690
Computer Workers 5% $0
Dispensing Opticians 5% $35,320
Pharmacists 2% $125,530
Office and Administrative Support Worker Supervisors 1% $59,360
Engineers 0% $0
Chiropractors 0% $75,380
Podiatrists 0% $152,440
Orthotists and Prosthetists 0% $0
Social Work Professors 0% $75,100
Physicists 0% $0
Nurse Midwives 0% $96,860
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers 0% $56,620
Exercise Physiologists 0% $39,630
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians 0% $0
Nuclear Medicine Technologists 0% $80,330
Audiologists 0% $90,220
Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators -3% $64,130
Medical Transcriptionists -6% $30,030
Computer Programmers -9% $77,260

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