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Health Professions Schools in Idaho

4,718 Health Professions students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In this state, Health Professions is the 1st most popular major out of a total 36 majors commonly available.

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Education Levels of Health Professions Majors in Idaho

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 2,492
Associate Degree 922
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 469
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 469
Master’s Degree 344
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 284
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 284
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 284
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 180
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 180
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 180
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 27
Post-Master’s Certificate 27
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Gender Distribution

In Idaho, 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 Idaho is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.0%
  • Black or African American: 1.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 13.5%
  • White: 73.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.9%
  • Other Races: 7.2%
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Jobs for Health Professions Grads in Idaho

101,590 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 Idaho

Health Professions grads earn an average of $59,060 in the state and $62,500 nationwide.

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

#1

Boise State University

Boise
1,038 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
24,069 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $16,153. 84% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. In their early career, Boise State grads earn an average salary of $38,776.

#2

Idaho State University

Pocatello
920 Degrees in Major Awarded
32% Graduation Rate
11,766 Total Students

The average student takes 4.67 years to complete their degree at ISU. 95% of students get financical aid. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $34,482 a year.

#3

Brigham Young University - Idaho

Rexburg
786 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
44,481 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $35,805 a year. An average student at BYU - I will pay a net price of $6,698. 60% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#4

Lewis - Clark State College

Lewiston
273 Degrees in Major Awarded
33% Graduation Rate
3,856 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 97% of students receive it. The full-time teacher rate is 97%.

#5

College of Southern Idaho

Twin Falls
258 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,321 Total Students

A typical student attending College of Southern Idaho will pay a net price of $5,188. 21 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 100%.

#6

Carrington College, Boise

Boise
143 Degrees in Major Awarded
534 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 54%. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $35,948 a year. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1.

#7

College of Western Idaho

Nampa
138 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,200 Total Students

38% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 83% get financial aid.

#8

Northwest Nazarene University

Nampa
117 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
2,109 Total Students

99% of the teachers are full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. This private institution charges an average net price of $21,647.

#9

North Idaho College

Coeur d'Alene
113 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,737 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. 89% of students get financical aid. In their early career, NIC grads earn an average salary of $30,270.

#10

College of Eastern Idaho

Idaho Falls
83 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,803 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 86% of students receive it. 44% of the teachers are full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $7,627.

Health Professions Careers in ID

Some of the careers health professions majors go into include:

Job Title ID Job Growth ID Median Salary
Respiratory Therapists 52% $57,550
Home Health Aides 39% $23,740
Personal Care Aides 37% $22,320
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers 37% $78,620
Nurse Practitioners 35% $102,830
Computer and Information Research Scientists 33% $129,400
Radiation Therapists 33% $88,000
Nurse Midwives 33% $70,590
Physician Assistants 32% $104,290
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians 31% $57,620
Nursing Instructors and Professors 31% $71,130
Massage Therapists 30% $44,780
Software Applications Developers 30% $83,510
Occupational Therapy Assistants 30% $58,000
Registered Nurses 29% $66,780
Health Specialties Professors 29% $78,080
Physical Therapist Aides 29% $27,610
Athletic Trainers 29% $40,260
Physical Therapist Assistants 27% $53,670
Dietetic Technicians 27% $25,900
Medical Equipment Preparers 27% $29,350
Medical and Health Services Managers 26% $86,160
Medical Secretaries 26% $33,220
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists 26% $0
Physical Therapists 26% $78,760
Surgical Technologists 25% $47,820
Clergy 25% $44,660
Hearing Aid Specialists 25% $47,320
Social Work Professors 25% $0
Healthcare Social Workers 25% $55,780
Physicists 25% $111,110
Medical Records and Health Information Technicians 24% $38,390
Medical Assistants 24% $33,850
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians 24% $0
Occupational Therapists 23% $82,350
Speech-Language Pathologists 23% $72,880
Psychiatric Technicians 23% $29,740
Pharmacy Technicians 23% $35,470
Nuclear Medicine Technologists 22% $77,100
Occupational Therapy Aides 22% $0
Dispensing Opticians 22% $30,780
Phlebotomists 22% $31,150
Nursing Assistants 22% $26,770
Medical Scientists 21% $67,520
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists 21% $71,140
Dietitians and Nutritionists 21% $52,940
Health Technologists and Technicians 21% $49,150
Health Diagnosing and Treating Practitioners 20% $56,490
Community Health Workers 20% $37,890
Healthcare Support Workers 20% $31,500
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers 20% $54,310
Substance Abuse Social Workers 19% $46,650
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians 19% $29,900
Mental Health Counselors 18% $0
Pharmacists 17% $123,120
Recreational Therapists 17% $35,390
Orthotists and Prosthetists 17% $68,300
Veterinarians 17% $89,650
Life Scientists 17% $0
Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors 16% $30,600
Administrative Services Managers 16% $70,440
Sales Managers 15% $89,270
Computer User Support Specialists 15% $44,730
Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 15% $35,060
Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 14% $66,140
Physicians and Surgeons 14% $208,000
Marriage and Family Therapists 14% $53,370
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 14% $44,190
Marketing Managers 13% $86,230
Managers 13% $79,330
Dental Laboratory Technicians 13% $39,770
Substance Abuse Counselors 11% $0
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists 11% $70,260
Computer Workers 11% $78,090
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians 11% $42,420
Family and General Practitioners 10% $208,000
Psychology Professors 10% $84,460
Ambulance Drivers and Attendants 10% $22,220
Office and Administrative Support Worker Supervisors 10% $48,470
Rehabilitation Counselors 9% $42,390
Environmental Scientists and Specialists 8% $57,610
Engineers 8% $111,050
Nurse Anesthetists 8% $147,960
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians 7% $0
Dentists 6% $161,750
Optometrists 6% $105,990
Dental Assistants 5% $33,910
Natural Sciences Managers 5% $90,500
Dental Hygienists 4% $74,480
Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators 2% $62,800
Genetic Counselors 0% $0
Psychiatric Aides 0% $35,460
Podiatrists 0% $0
Counselors 0% $0
Chiropractors 0% $68,530
Orthodontists 0% $184,760
Medical Appliance Technicians 0% $0
Therapists 0% $0
Fine Artists 0% $0
Exercise Physiologists 0% $0
Audiologists 0% $79,090
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians 0% $28,160
Epidemiologists 0% $0
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons 0% $0
Dentists 0% $0
Computer Programmers -5% $69,260
Medical Transcriptionists -6% $29,140
Nuclear Technicians -8% $73,620
Respiratory Therapy Technicians -50% $0

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