Graduate Certificates in Health Professions
Education Levels of Health Professions Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 16,117 people earned their graduate certificate in health professions. This earns it the #3 spot on the list of the most popular graduate certificate 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 Graduate Certificates
The median salary for graduates holding a graduate certificate in health professions is $112,433. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $84,071 to a high of $125,220.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a graduate certificate in health professions is $9,519. 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, $9,519 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $9,519.
Those students who are paying back their debt on a 10-year repayment plan have a median monthly payment of $113.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their graduate certificate in health professions. About 79.3% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 3,332 |
| Women | 12,785 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of health professions graduate certificate students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1,597 |
| Black or African American | 2,322 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,861 |
| White | 7,868 |
| International Students | 852 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 1,617 |
Most Popular Health Professions Programs for Graduate Certificates
There are 724 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in health professions. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Johns Hopkins University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in health professions. Roughly 28,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,840 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $62,840 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 525 people received their graduate certificate in health professions from Johns Hopkins. Of these students, 81% were women and 40% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Johns Hopkins graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $112,433.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for health professions majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Columbia University in the City of New York. Each year, around 30,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,526 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $53,576 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 405 people received their graduate certificate in health professions from Columbia. About 83% of this group were women, and 47% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Columbia University in the City of New York health professions graduates who receive their graduate certificate go on to jobs earning a median salary of $112,433.
The 4th most popular school in the country for health professions majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Maryville University of Saint Louis. Each year, around 10,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $24,766 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,346 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 352 people received their graduate certificate in health professions from Maryville U. Around 40% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 91% were women. Data shows that Maryville U graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $112,433.
University of Cincinnati - Main Campus comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in health professions. Each year, around 40,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,228 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,224 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 313 people received their graduate certificate in health professions from UC. Around 31% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 82% were women. Those who complete their graduate certificate in health professions at University of Cincinnati - Main Campus make a median salary of 112,433.
The 6th most popular school in the country for health professions majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of Florida. Roughly 53,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,477 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,770 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 250 people received their graduate certificate in health professions from UF. About 68% of this group were women, and 40% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University of Florida health professions graduates who receive their graduate certificate go on to jobs earning a median salary of $112,433.
A T Still University of Health Sciences comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in health professions. Each year, around 3,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 220 people received their graduate certificate in health professions from A T Still University of Health Sciences. About 63% of this group were women, and 32% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that A T Still University of Health Sciences graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $112,433.
University of Maryland - Baltimore comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in health professions. Each year, around 7,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,827 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,750 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 202 people received their graduate certificate in health professions from UMB. Of these students, 82% were women and 34% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their graduate certificate in health professions at University of Maryland - Baltimore make a median salary of 112,433.
The 8th most popular school in the country for health professions majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Liberty University. Roughly 93,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,015 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,740 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 202 people received their graduate certificate in health professions from Liberty University. Of these students, 83% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Liberty University graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $112,433.
The 10th most popular school in the country for health professions majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Benedictine University. Roughly 3,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $31,028 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,188 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 185 people received their graduate certificate in health professions from Benedictine U. Of these students, 81% were women and 37% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their graduate certificate in health professions at Benedictine University make a median salary of 112,433.
The 11th most popular school in the country for health professions majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Grand Canyon University. 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, 178 people received their graduate certificate in health professions from Grand Canyon University. Of these students, 84% were women and 55% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Grand Canyon University health professions graduates who receive their graduate certificate go on to jobs earning a median salary of $112,433.
George Washington University is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in health professions. Each year, around 27,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,508 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $35,100 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 157 people received their graduate certificate in health professions from GWU. Around 41% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women. Data shows that GWU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $112,433.
University of South Alabama is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in health professions. Each year, around 14,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,976 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,640 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 150 people received their graduate certificate in health professions from USA. Of these students, 89% were women and 46% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of South Alabama health professions graduates who receive their graduate certificate go on to jobs earning a median salary of $112,433.
The 14th most popular school in the country for health professions majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of Connecticut. Roughly 27,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,332 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,834 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 148 people received their graduate certificate in health professions from UCONN. About 64% of this group were women, and 41% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University of Connecticut health professions graduates who receive their graduate certificate go on to jobs earning a median salary of $112,433.
Drexel University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in health professions. Each year, around 23,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,293 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $36,234 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 145 people received their graduate certificate in health professions from Drexel. About 71% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Drexel University health professions graduates who receive their graduate certificate go on to jobs earning a median salary of $112,433.
Frontier Nursing University is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in health professions. Roughly 2,400 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 125 people received their graduate certificate in health professions from Frontier Nursing University. About 97% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Frontier Nursing University graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $112,433.
University of Iowa comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in health professions. Each year, around 30,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,016 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,256 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 121 people received their graduate certificate in health professions from Iowa. Around 18% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women. University of Iowa health professions graduates who receive their graduate certificate go on to jobs earning a median salary of $112,433.
The 18th most popular school in the country for health professions majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Regis College. Roughly 3,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $47,770 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $23,688 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 121 people received their graduate certificate in health professions from Regis College. About 85% of this group were women, and 24% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Regis College health professions graduates who receive their graduate certificate go on to jobs earning a median salary of $112,433.
The 20th most popular school in the country for health professions majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is The University of Montana. Each year, around 9,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,736 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,164 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 117 people received their graduate certificate in health professions from UM. Around 53% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 70% were women. Those who complete their graduate certificate in health professions at The University of Montana make a median salary of 112,433.
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*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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