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Master’s Degrees in Health Professions

144,198 Yearly Graduations
$60,732 Median Salary
82% Women
A master's degree in health professions is offered at 1,259 colleges in the United States. This degree is more popular with female students, and about 34% of recent graduates were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 3.0% of health professions graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Health Professions Majors

In 2020-2021, 144,198 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 274,562
Associate Degree 184,957
Master’s Degree 144,198
Undergraduate Certificate 143,095
Basic Certificate 129,478
Doctor’s Degree 86,396
Graduate Certificate 15,114

Earnings of Health Professions Majors With Master’s Degrees

The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in health professions is $60,732. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $47,636 and the high is $92,505.

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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 82.4% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 25,441
Women 118,757
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The racial-ethnic distribution of health professions master’s degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 11,398
Black or African American 17,577
Hispanic or Latino 15,729
White 80,797
International Students 4,334
Other Races/Ethnicities 14,363
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There are 1,259 colleges that offer a master’s degree in health professions. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

Western Governors University

Salt Lake City, Utah
6,742 Yearly Graduations
86% Women
25% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $7,162 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,500 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 6,742 people received their master's degree in health professions from WGU. About 86% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#2

Walden University

Minneapolis, Minnesota
4,955 Yearly Graduations
86% Women
44% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 2nd most popular school in the country for health professions majors who are seeking their master's degree is Walden University. Each year, around 49,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,064 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,651 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 4,955 people received their master's degree in health professions from Walden University. About 86% of this group were women, and 44% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

4,027 Yearly Graduations
90% Women
30% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $19,117 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,000 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 4,027 people received their master's degree in health professions from Chamberlain - Illinois. Of these students, 90% were women and 30% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#4

Grand Canyon University

Phoenix, Arizona
3,454 Yearly Graduations
87% Women
48% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $16,401 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,621 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 3,454 people received their master's degree in health professions from Grand Canyon University. About 87% of this group were women, and 48% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#5

Capella University

Minneapolis, Minnesota
2,832 Yearly Graduations
89% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Capella University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in health professions. Each year, around 38,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,148 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,784 per year. The health professions program at Capella University awarded 2,832 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 89% were women.

#6

Liberty University

Lynchburg, Virginia
1,585 Yearly Graduations
83% Women
37% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $15,409 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,847 per year. The health professions program at Liberty University awarded 1,585 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 83% were women and 37% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

1,449 Yearly Graduations
88% Women
43% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $16,153 per year. The health professions program at University of Phoenix - Arizona awarded 1,449 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 43% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 88% were women.

1,400 Yearly Graduations
88% Women
48% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 1,400 master's degrees were handed out to health professions majors at UT Arlington. About 88% of this group were women, and 48% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#9

University of Alabama at Birmingham

Birmingham, Alabama
1,255 Yearly Graduations
81% Women
25% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $8,568 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,100 per year. The health professions program at University of Alabama at Birmingham awarded 1,255 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 81% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#10

George Washington University

Washington, District of Columbia
1,193 Yearly Graduations
81% Women
46% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $57,894 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $32,850 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 1,193 master's degrees were handed out to health professions majors at GWU. About 81% of this group were women, and 46% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#11

Johns Hopkins University

Baltimore, Maryland
1,125 Yearly Graduations
77% Women
37% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $58,720 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,720 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 1,125 people received their master's degree in health professions from Johns Hopkins. Of these students, 77% were women and 37% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#12

Purdue University Global

Indianapolis, Indiana
1,064 Yearly Graduations
86% Women
42% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 12th most popular school in the country for health professions majors who are seeking their master's degree is Purdue University Global. Each year, around 43,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,080 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,730 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 1,064 people received their master's degree in health professions from Purdue University Global. Around 42% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 86% were women.

#13

Maryville University of Saint Louis

Saint Louis, Missouri
950 Yearly Graduations
88% Women
22% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 2020-2021 academic year, 950 people received their master's degree in health professions from Maryville U. Around 22% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 88% were women.

916 Yearly Graduations
87% Women
19% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $10,099 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,224 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 916 master's degrees were handed out to health professions majors at UC. Around 19% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 87% were women.

#15

Nova Southeastern University

Fort Lauderdale, Florida
910 Yearly Graduations
81% Women
49% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $33,510 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,153 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 910 people received their master's degree in health professions from NUS Florida. Around 49% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 81% were women.

#16

University of South Alabama

Mobile, Alabama
904 Yearly Graduations
87% Women
23% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $8,256 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,226 per year. The health professions program at University of South Alabama awarded 904 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 87% of this group were women, and 23% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#17

Southern New Hampshire University

Manchester, New Hampshire
886 Yearly Graduations
85% Women
34% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $15,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,900 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 886 people received their master's degree in health professions from SNHU. About 85% of this group were women, and 34% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#18

University of Southern California

Los Angeles, California
877 Yearly Graduations
78% Women
52% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $60,446 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $60,446 per year. The health professions program at University of Southern California awarded 877 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 52% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 78% were women.

844 Yearly Graduations
83% Women
42% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $59,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $50,496 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 844 people received their master's degree in health professions from Columbia. Of these students, 83% were women and 42% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

781 Yearly Graduations
82% Women
34% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 2020-2021 academic year, 781 people received their master's degree in health professions from USF Tampa. Of these students, 82% were women and 34% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

Health Professions Majors to Study

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Nursing 51,608
Public Health 16,133
Health/Medical Admin Services 15,736
Mental & Social Health Services 14,517
Allied Health Professions 12,328

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 at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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