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Health Professions Schools in Ohio

In 2020-2021, 40,101 students earned their Health Professions degrees in OH.

As a degree choice, Health Professions is the 1st most popular major in the state.

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Education Levels of Health Professions Majors in Ohio

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 12,086
Associate Degree 7,396
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 6,558
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 6,558
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 5,296
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 5,296
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 5,296
Master’s Degree 5,036
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 3,069
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 3,069
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 3,069
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 660
Post-Master’s Certificate 660
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Gender Distribution

In Ohio, 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 Ohio is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.9%
  • Black or African American: 13.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.7%
  • White: 71.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.2%
  • Other Races: 6.7%
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Jobs for Health Professions Grads in Ohio

In this state, there are 864,100 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 Ohio

A typical salary for a health professions grad in the state is $62,540, compared to a typical salary of $62,500 nationwide.

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

#1

Ohio University - Athens Campus

Athens
3,177 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
25,714 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 82%. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.10%. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1.

#2

University of Cincinnati - Main Campus

Cincinnati
2,560 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
40,826 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $42,023 after graduation. A typical student attending UC will pay a net price of $22,415. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.70%.

#3

Ohio State University - Main Campus

Columbus
2,499 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
61,369 Total Students

66% of the teachers are full time. In their early career, Ohio State grads earn an average salary of $44,737. The 3.60% student loan default rate is lower than average.

#4

Kent State University at Kent

Kent
1,306 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
26,822 Total Students

97% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The average student takes 4.20 years to complete their degree at Kent State. Graduates earn an average $35,224 after graduation.

#5

University of Toledo

Toledo
1,192 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
18,319 Total Students

97% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student to faculty ratio is 21 to 1. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 7.00%.

#6

Case Western Reserve University

Cleveland
860 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
11,465 Total Students

90% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $65,156 a year. The 1.50% student loan default rate is lower than average.

#7

Cleveland State University

Cleveland
767 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
15,247 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,943. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. It takes the average student 4.52 years to graduate.

#8

Xavier University

Cincinnati
632 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
7,061 Total Students

An average student at Xavier will pay a net price of $34,592. Most students complete their degree in 4.11 years. The full-time teacher rate is 51%.

#9

University of Akron Main Campus

Akron
591 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
16,094 Total Students

In their early career, University of Akron Main Campus grads earn an average salary of $34,682. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.61 years.

#10

Cuyahoga Community College District

Cleveland
554 Degrees in Major Awarded
18,754 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $4,909. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. 75% of students get financical aid.

Health Professions Careers in OH

Some of the careers health professions majors go into include:

Job Title OH Job Growth OH Median Salary
Home Health Aides 44% $22,200
Personal Care Aides 37% $22,750
Physician Assistants 31% $105,940
Nurse Practitioners 30% $101,010
Occupational Therapy Assistants 27% $59,070
Genetic Counselors 27% $76,410
Physical Therapist Assistants 27% $58,200
Massage Therapists 27% $36,670
Respiratory Therapists 25% $56,430
Mental Health Counselors 22% $0
Physical Therapists 22% $86,970
Health Specialties Professors 21% $106,750
Occupational Therapists 21% $84,320
Nursing Instructors and Professors 21% $69,530
Phlebotomists 20% $33,870
Ambulance Drivers and Attendants 20% $25,220
Medical Assistants 20% $31,680
Marriage and Family Therapists 20% $46,610
Physical Therapist Aides 20% $26,830
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers 20% $64,410
Software Applications Developers 18% $91,280
Athletic Trainers 17% $46,630
Speech-Language Pathologists 17% $74,390
Substance Abuse Counselors 16% $0
Medical Secretaries 16% $33,890
Rehabilitation Counselors 16% $34,480
Healthcare Social Workers 16% $53,530
Substance Abuse Social Workers 16% $40,240
Medical and Health Services Managers 16% $91,300
Physicists 16% $117,870
Audiologists 16% $70,870
Therapists 15% $68,120
Medical Appliance Technicians 15% $36,220
Hearing Aid Specialists 14% $54,490
Occupational Therapy Aides 14% $29,840
Community Health Workers 14% $36,450
Registered Nurses 14% $64,200
Natural Sciences Managers 14% $120,720
Counselors 14% $43,990
Medical Records and Health Information Technicians 14% $39,820
Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 13% $72,930
Optometrists 13% $112,380
Healthcare Support Workers 12% $37,890
Dispensing Opticians 12% $39,860
Dental Laboratory Technicians 12% $40,550
Exercise Physiologists 12% $49,000
Dentists 12% $188,390
Health Diagnosing and Treating Practitioners 12% $80,560
Health Technologists and Technicians 12% $39,350
Computer and Information Research Scientists 12% $110,350
Medical Scientists 12% $67,850
Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 12% $30,200
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians 12% $30,900
Dental Hygienists 11% $69,140
Dental Assistants 11% $36,960
Pharmacy Technicians 11% $29,310
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers 11% $63,260
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons 11% $208,000
Dietitians and Nutritionists 11% $57,150
Dentists 11% $119,680
Psychology Professors 10% $73,420
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians 10% $54,380
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians 10% $36,420
Psychiatric Technicians 10% $32,860
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists 10% $65,560
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists 10% $0
Radiation Therapists 10% $77,010
Psychiatric Aides 10% $35,120
Nurse Anesthetists 10% $158,900
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 10% $43,270
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians 9% $0
Orthodontists 9% $208,000
Medical Equipment Preparers 9% $34,030
Surgical Technologists 9% $45,910
Nuclear Medicine Technologists 9% $72,000
Environmental Scientists and Specialists 8% $74,890
Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors 8% $26,550
Nurse Midwives 8% $103,210
Fine Artists 8% $37,360
Chiropractors 8% $77,140
Marketing Managers 8% $122,240
Computer Workers 8% $82,640
Physicians and Surgeons 7% $208,000
Family and General Practitioners 7% $188,520
Administrative Services Managers 7% $84,950
Managers 7% $97,600
Engineers 6% $89,390
Dietetic Technicians 6% $26,390
Pharmacists 6% $121,770
Podiatrists 6% $138,930
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists 5% $72,930
Nursing Assistants 5% $27,040
Epidemiologists 5% $66,020
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians 5% $51,460
Sales Managers 4% $121,120
Clergy 4% $44,970
Computer User Support Specialists 4% $47,140
Social Work Professors 4% $69,670
Veterinarians 3% $95,310
Recreational Therapists 3% $44,680
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians 3% $32,050
Office and Administrative Support Worker Supervisors 1% $53,930
Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators -2% $65,000
Medical Transcriptionists -8% $37,300
Computer Programmers -16% $72,780

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