Bachelor’s Degrees in Other Health Professions
Education Levels of Health Professions Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 4,108 people earned their bachelor's degree in health professions. This makes it the 85th most popular bachelor'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 | 4,108 |
| Associate Degree | 1,316 |
| Master’s Degree | 943 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 382 |
| Basic Certificate | 276 |
| Graduate Certificate | 198 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 164 |
Earnings of Health Professions Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in health professions is $38,492. 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 $33,552 to a high of $47,782.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in health professions is $32,546. The length of time it takes you to graduate and what college you attend can affect this number quite a bit. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $59,129 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $21,906.
The median monthly payment of a health professions graduate with a 10-year repayment plan is $387.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their bachelor's degree in health professions. About 77.3% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 931 |
| Women | 3,177 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of health professions bachelor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 289 |
| Black or African American | 478 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 414 |
| White | 2,587 |
| International Students | 45 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 295 |
Most Popular Health Professions Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 126 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in health professions. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Quinnipiac University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for health professions majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree. Roughly 9,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $50,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,172 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 353 people received their bachelor's degree in health professions from Quinnipiac. About 81% of this group were women, and 19% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Quinnipiac graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $38,492.
Oakland University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in health professions. Roughly 18,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,429 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,979 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 285 people received their bachelor's degree in health professions from Oakland. Of these students, 76% were women and 23% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Oakland graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $38,492.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for health professions majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Grand Valley State University. Each year, around 23,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,978 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,364 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 253 people received their bachelor's degree in health professions from GVSU. Around 23% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 83% were women. Grand Valley State University health professions graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $38,492.
Boise State University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in health professions. Each year, around 24,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,941 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,645 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 201 people received their bachelor's degree in health professions from Boise State. Of these students, 79% were women and 24% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Boise State University health professions graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $38,492.
The 5th most popular school in the country for health professions majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Tulane University of Louisiana. Each year, around 13,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,306 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $63,814 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 185 people received their bachelor's degree in health professions from Tulane. Around 22% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 88% were women. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in health professions at Tulane University of Louisiana make a median salary of 38,492.
George Mason University is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in health professions. Each year, around 38,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,095 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,726 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 128 people received their bachelor's degree in health professions from GMU. Of these students, 86% were women and 70% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that GMU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $38,492.
The 7th most popular school in the country for health professions majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Gannon University. Each year, around 4,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $36,865 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,420 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 125 people received their bachelor's degree in health professions from Gannon. Of these students, 83% were women and 8% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Gannon graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $38,492.
The 8th most popular school in the country for health professions majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Wayne State University. Each year, around 26,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,660 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,301 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 122 people received their bachelor's degree in health professions from Wayne State. Around 22% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 64% were women. Wayne State University health professions graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $38,492.
Clemson University is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in health professions. Each year, around 26,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,038 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,220 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 113 people received their bachelor's degree in health professions from Clemson. Around 18% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 79% were women. Data shows that Clemson graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $38,492.
Mercy College is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in health professions. Each year, around 9,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $21,236 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,090 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 109 people received their bachelor's degree in health professions from Mercy. About 80% of this group were women, and 75% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in health professions at Mercy College make a median salary of 38,492.
The 11th most popular school in the country for health professions majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Cincinnati - Main Campus. 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, 105 people received their bachelor's degree in health professions from UC. Of these students, 73% were women and 24% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of Cincinnati - Main Campus health professions graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $38,492.
Old Dominion University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in health professions. Roughly 24,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,590 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,016 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 105 people received their bachelor's degree in health professions from Old Dominion. About 81% of this group were women, and 67% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Old Dominion University health professions graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $38,492.
Fort Hays State University is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in health professions. Each year, around 15,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,437 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,979 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 101 people received their bachelor's degree in health professions from FHSU. Of these students, 67% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that FHSU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $38,492.
American Public University System comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in health professions. Roughly 50,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,650 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 88 people received their bachelor's degree in health professions from American Military University. Of these students, 64% were women and 45% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. American Public University System health professions graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $38,492.
The 15th most popular school in the country for health professions majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is LIU Post. Each year, around 15,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $39,458 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,336 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 80 people received their bachelor's degree in health professions from LIU Post. About 70% of this group were women, and 60% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. LIU Post health professions graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $38,492.
Saint Joseph's University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in health professions. Each year, around 6,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $51,140 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,786 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 77 people received their bachelor's degree in health professions from St. Joe's. Of these students, 80% were women and 36% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Saint Joseph's University health professions graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $38,492.
University of Maryland - Baltimore County comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in health professions. Each year, around 13,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,238 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,960 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 76 people received their bachelor's degree in health professions from UMBC. Of these students, 79% were women and 72% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of Maryland - Baltimore County health professions graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $38,492.
The 19th most popular school in the country for health professions majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is King's College. Roughly 2,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $40,520 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $48,336 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 73 people received their bachelor's degree in health professions from King's College PA. Of these students, 90% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. King's College health professions graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $38,492.
University of Central Arkansas is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in health professions. Roughly 10,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,140 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,281 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 72 people received their bachelor's degree in health professions from UCA. About 68% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University of Central Arkansas health professions graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $38,492.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to health professions that offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 153,413 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 19,276 |
| Public Health | 19,225 |
| Health/Medical Admin Services | 17,004 |
| Communication Sciences | 11,325 |
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.
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