Master’s Degrees in Health Professions
Education Levels of Health Professions Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 149,998 people earned their master's degree in health professions. This makes it the 3rd most popular master's degree program in the country.
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 Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in health professions is $106,154. 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 $98,154 to a high of $116,881.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for health professions students who are master's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in health professions. About 82.7% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 25,877 |
| Women | 124,121 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of health professions master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 13,018 |
| Black or African American | 18,772 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18,670 |
| White | 80,816 |
| International Students | 4,932 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 13,790 |
Most Popular Health Professions Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 1,259 colleges that offer a master’s degree in health professions. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for health professions students seekinga master's degree is Western Governors University. Each year, around 147,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,710 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,302 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6,742 people received their master's degree in health professions from WGU. Of these students, 85% were women and 27% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that WGU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $106,154.
Chamberlain University - Illinois is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in health professions. Each year, around 29,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $19,341 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,650 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4,027 people received their master's degree in health professions from Chamberlain - Illinois. About 91% of this group were women, and 36% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Chamberlain University - Illinois health professions graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $106,154.
Grand Canyon University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in health professions. Each year, around 103,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 3,454 people received their master's degree in health professions from Grand Canyon University. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 86% were women. Data shows that Grand Canyon University graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $106,154.
The 6th most popular school in the country for health professions majors who are seeking their master's degree is Liberty University. Each year, around 93,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 1,585 people received their master's degree in health professions from Liberty University. Of these students, 81% were women and 37% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Liberty University health professions graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $106,154.
The 7th most popular school in the country for health professions majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Phoenix - Arizona. Roughly 89,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,552 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,215 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,449 people received their master's degree in health professions from UOPX - Arizona. Around 37% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 85% were women. Data shows that UOPX - Arizona graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $106,154.
The University of Texas at Arlington comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in health professions. Roughly 48,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,206 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,015 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,400 people received their master's degree in health professions from UT Arlington. Around 52% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 89% were women. The University of Texas at Arlington health professions graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $106,154.
University of Alabama at Birmingham comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in health professions. Each year, around 22,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,832 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,424 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,255 people received their master's degree in health professions from UAB. About 82% of this group were women, and 28% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that UAB graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $106,154.
George Washington University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in health professions. Roughly 27,000 attend the school each year. 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, 1,193 people received their master's degree in health professions from GWU. Around 46% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 83% were women. George Washington University health professions graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $106,154.
The 11th most popular school in the country for health professions majors who are seeking their master's degree is Johns Hopkins University. Each year, around 28,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 1,125 people received their master's degree in health professions from Johns Hopkins. Of these students, 76% 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 $106,154.
Maryville University of Saint Louis comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in health professions. Roughly 10,900 attend the school each year. 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, 950 people received their master's degree in health professions from Maryville U. Of these students, 89% were women and 24% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Maryville U graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $106,154.
University of Cincinnati - Main Campus comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in health professions. Roughly 40,800 attend the school each year. 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, 916 people received their master's degree in health professions from UC. Around 22% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 88% were women. University of Cincinnati - Main Campus health professions graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $106,154.
Nova Southeastern University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in health professions. Roughly 20,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $35,880 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,890 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 910 people received their master's degree in health professions from NUS Florida. Around 48% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 83% were women. Nova Southeastern University health professions graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $106,154.
The 16th most popular school in the country for health professions majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of South Alabama. Roughly 14,200 attend the school each year. 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, 904 people received their master's degree in health professions from USA. About 87% of this group were women, and 28% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in health professions at University of South Alabama make a median salary of 106,154.
The 17th most popular school in the country for health professions majors who are seeking their master's degree is Southern New Hampshire University. Roughly 134,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,467 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 886 people received their master's degree in health professions from SNHU. About 85% of this group were women, and 35% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that SNHU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $106,154.
University of Southern California comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in health professions. Each year, around 46,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $66,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $66,640 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 877 people received their master's degree in health professions from USC. About 78% of this group were women, and 59% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University of Southern California health professions graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $106,154.
Columbia University in the City of New York is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in health professions. Roughly 30,100 attend the school each year. 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, 844 people received their master's degree in health professions from Columbia. About 83% of this group were women, and 43% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Columbia graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $106,154.
University of South Florida - Main Campus is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in health professions. Roughly 50,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,559 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,350 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 781 people received their master's degree in health professions from USF Tampa. Of these students, 79% were women and 40% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of South Florida - Main Campus health professions graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $106,154.
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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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