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Health Professions Schools in Maryland

In 2020-2021, 12,477 students earned their Health Professions degrees in MD.

In this state, Health Professions is the 2nd most popular major out of a total 37 majors commonly available.

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Education Levels of Health Professions Majors in Maryland

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 3,309
Master’s Degree 2,837
Associate Degree 2,648
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 1,297
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 1,297
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 1,117
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 1,117
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 1,117
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 885
Post-Master’s Certificate 885
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 384
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 384
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 384
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Gender Distribution

In Maryland, 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 Maryland is as follows:

  • Asian: 10.2%
  • Black or African American: 24.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.4%
  • White: 46.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 5.0%
  • Other Races: 6.7%
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Jobs for Health Professions Grads in Maryland

In this state, there are 440,630 people employed in jobs related to a health professions degree, compared to 22,470,500 nationwide.

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Wages for Health Professions Jobs in Maryland

Health Professions grads earn an average of $68,370 in the state and $62,500 nationwide.

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

#1

Johns Hopkins University

Baltimore
2,068 Degrees in Major Awarded
93% Graduation Rate
28,890 Total Students

The 1.30% student loan default rate is lower than average. The full-time teacher rate is 97%. Graduates earn an average $75,418 after graduation.

#2

University of Maryland - Baltimore

Baltimore
1,771 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,137 Total Students

41% of the teachers are full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $74,351 after earning their degree at this institution. 7 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#3

Towson University

Towson
934 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
21,917 Total Students

82% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $18,105. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#4

University of Maryland Global Campus

Adelphi
703 Degrees in Major Awarded
13% Graduation Rate
58,526 Total Students

19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 5%. The student loan default rate of 4.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#5

University of Maryland - College Park

College Park
619 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
40,709 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.80%. 80% of the teachers are full time. In their early career, UMCP grads earn an average salary of $59,719.

#6

Community College of Baltimore County

Baltimore
370 Degrees in Major Awarded
17,573 Total Students

79% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 33% of the teachers are full time. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#7

Maryland University of Integrative Health

Laurel
321 Degrees in Major Awarded
815 Total Students

45% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate is 3.30% which is lower than average.

#8

Stevenson University

Stevenson
286 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
3,492 Total Students

In their early career, Stevenson grads earn an average salary of $46,856. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $24,906.

#9

Anne Arundel Community College

Arnold
277 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,948 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 50% get financial aid. A typical student attending AACC will pay a net price of $15,707. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1.

#10

Howard Community College

Columbia
241 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,566 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 8.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $36,255 after earning their degree at this institution. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1.

Health Professions Careers in MD

Some of the careers health professions majors go into include:

Job Title MD Job Growth MD Median Salary
Chiropractors 33% $69,320
Podiatrists 30% $132,790
Dentists 30% $132,450
Dental Hygienists 30% $89,380
Dental Assistants 30% $41,180
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians 29% $40,540
Nurse Midwives 29% $105,840
Orthodontists 28% $194,610
Physical Therapist Aides 27% $24,010
Physical Therapist Assistants 27% $57,020
Medical Secretaries 27% $37,780
Medical Assistants 27% $35,270
Occupational Therapy Assistants 26% $65,310
Physical Therapists 25% $89,020
Optometrists 25% $130,600
Phlebotomists 25% $39,040
Nurse Practitioners 24% $108,580
Nurse Anesthetists 24% $189,060
Physician Assistants 22% $106,940
Orthotists and Prosthetists 21% $66,390
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists 21% $74,540
Mental Health Counselors 21% $0
Family and General Practitioners 21% $190,500
Occupational Therapists 21% $90,790
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians 20% $41,670
Home Health Aides 19% $26,900
Occupational Therapy Aides 18% $30,980
Health Technologists and Technicians 18% $41,140
Dispensing Opticians 18% $39,400
Nuclear Medicine Technologists 17% $80,860
Audiologists 17% $86,490
Substance Abuse Counselors 16% $0
Substance Abuse Social Workers 16% $45,430
Surgical Technologists 16% $55,110
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 15% $54,020
Speech-Language Pathologists 15% $86,610
Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 15% $78,980
Medical Equipment Preparers 15% $39,780
Medical Transcriptionists 15% $42,660
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers 15% $75,620
Nursing Assistants 15% $30,230
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians 14% $0
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians 13% $60,530
Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 13% $44,680
Dietitians and Nutritionists 13% $68,790
Radiation Therapists 13% $89,710
Medical Records and Health Information Technicians 13% $47,580
Community Health Workers 13% $47,600
Personal Care Aides 13% $25,700
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists 12% $0
Marriage and Family Therapists 12% $49,020
Medical and Health Services Managers 12% $113,150
Rehabilitation Counselors 12% $33,400
Registered Nurses 11% $75,660
Healthcare Support Workers 11% $36,100
Physicians and Surgeons 10% $182,970
Respiratory Therapists 10% $68,700
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers 10% $93,040
Healthcare Social Workers 10% $56,510
Medical Scientists 10% $99,740
Psychiatric Aides 9% $30,520
Therapists 9% $48,900
Counselors 9% $33,840
Recreational Therapists 9% $46,800
Psychiatric Technicians 9% $34,800
Clergy 8% $50,450
Respiratory Therapy Technicians 8% $61,950
Dietetic Technicians 8% $33,440
Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors 8% $43,650
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians 8% $35,290
Pharmacy Technicians 8% $31,930
Pharmacists 8% $122,450
Life Scientists 8% $92,890
Computer Programmers 8% $88,860
Ambulance Drivers and Attendants 8% $27,970
Nursing Instructors and Professors 7% $87,490
Software Applications Developers 7% $100,510
Marketing Managers 7% $136,730
Office and Administrative Support Worker Supervisors 7% $59,890
Psychology Professors 7% $77,960
Veterinarians 7% $113,700
Computer User Support Specialists 7% $52,700
Sales Managers 6% $129,510
Administrative Services Managers 6% $108,320
Massage Therapists 5% $37,460
Dental Laboratory Technicians 5% $37,040
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists 5% $78,220
Exercise Physiologists 5% $48,610
Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators 5% $72,040
Natural Sciences Managers 4% $137,500
Computer and Information Research Scientists 4% $116,370
Environmental Scientists and Specialists 4% $71,820
Engineers 4% $128,230
Medical Appliance Technicians 4% $45,370
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians 4% $53,710
Epidemiologists 3% $69,700
Health Diagnosing and Treating Practitioners 3% $136,660
Physicists 3% $125,660
Fine Artists 2% $52,330
Managers 2% $119,900
Computer Workers 2% $116,360
Hearing Aid Specialists 0% $37,910
Social Work Professors 0% $89,360
Dentists 0% $151,800

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