General Health & Wellness Doctor’s Degrees
There are 200 colleges and universities across the nation that offer adoctor’s degree in General Health & Wellness. This degree is more popular with female students, and about65% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 8.7% of General Health & Wellness graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of General Health & Wellness Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 5,611 students earned theirGeneral Health & Wellness majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in General Health & Wellness at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 56 |
| Associate’s Degree | 823 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 3,466 |
| Master’s Degree | 1,192 |
| Doctor’s Degree (this page) | 60 |
Earnings of General Health & Wellness Majors With Doctor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with adoctor’s degree in General Health & Wellness of $49,234 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $40,203 |
| 4 years | $49,234 |
| 5 years | $57,884 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
The data on debt ranges for General Health & Wellness majors who have their doctor’s degree is not currently available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor’s degree in General Health & Wellness. About 60.9% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 9 |
| Women | 14 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of General Health & Wellness graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6 | 26.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 | 13.0% |
| Black or African American | 3 | 13.0% |
| Two or More Races | 2 | 8.7% |
| Race Unknown | 7 | 30.4% |
| International Students | 2 | 8.7% |
This degree is moderately popular with international students. Around 8.7% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular General Health & Wellness Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 244 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in General Health & Wellness. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for General Health & Wellness students seeking a doctor's degree is Purdue University Global. During the most recent year for which we have data, 803 people received their doctor's degree in General Health & Wellness from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Texas A&M University-College Station comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in General Health & Wellness. This school awarded 386 doctor's degrees in General Health & Wellness in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Tulsa Technology Center is a popular choice for General Health & Wellness majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 336 people received their doctor's degree in General Health & Wellness from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Houston comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in General Health & Wellness. During the most recent year for which we have data, 303 people received their doctor's degree in General Health & Wellness from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Carrington College-Phoenix North is a popular choice for General Health & Wellness majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 127 people received their doctor's degree in General Health & Wellness from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in General Health & Wellness here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in General Health & Wellness. This school awarded 124 doctor's degrees in General Health & Wellness in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in General Health & Wellness here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Utah Valley University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in General Health & Wellness. This school awarded 124 doctor's degrees in General Health & Wellness in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
American College of Healthcare Sciences comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in General Health & Wellness. During the most recent year for which we have data, 108 people received their doctor's degree in General Health & Wellness from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in General Health & Wellness here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Carrington College-Sacramento comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in General Health & Wellness. During the most recent year for which we have data, 101 people received their doctor's degree in General Health & Wellness from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in General Health & Wellness here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Prairie View A & M University is a popular choice for General Health & Wellness majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 100 doctor's degrees in General Health & Wellness in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in General Health & Wellness here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Rhode Island comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in General Health & Wellness. This school awarded 93 doctor's degrees in General Health & Wellness in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
West Virginia University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in General Health & Wellness. This school awarded 92 doctor's degrees in General Health & Wellness in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Southern Connecticut State University is a popular choice for General Health & Wellness majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 86 people received their doctor's degree in General Health & Wellness from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in General Health & Wellness here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Pacific College of Health and Science comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in General Health & Wellness. This school awarded 78 doctor's degrees in General Health & Wellness in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in General Health & Wellness here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Jacksonville State University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in General Health & Wellness. This school awarded 75 doctor's degrees in General Health & Wellness in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Northern Wyoming Community College District comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in General Health & Wellness. This school awarded 75 doctor's degrees in General Health & Wellness 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 Wisconsin-Milwaukee comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in General Health & Wellness. During the most recent year for which we have data, 71 people received their doctor's degree in General Health & Wellness from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in General Health & Wellness here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona State University Campus Immersion is a popular choice for General Health & Wellness majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 70 people received their doctor's degree in General Health & Wellness from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of the Cumberlands is a popular choice for General Health & Wellness majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 64 doctor's degrees in General Health & Wellness in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
State University of New York at Oswego is a popular choice for General Health & Wellness majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 63 doctor's degrees in General Health & Wellness in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to General Health & Wellness that also offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General | 32,590 |
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.