Doctor’s Degrees in Other Health Professions
Education Levels of Health Professions Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 164 people earned their doctor's degree in health professions. This earns it the #112 spot on the list of the most popular doctor's degree programs in the nation.
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 Doctor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a doctor's degree in health professions is $195,019. 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 $195,019 and the high is $195,019.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor's degree in health professions. About 73.2% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 44 |
| Women | 120 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of health professions doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 11 |
| Black or African American | 24 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 98 |
| International Students | 12 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 7 |
Most Popular Health Professions Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 30 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in health professions. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
University of Southern California tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for health professions majors who are seeking their doctor's degree. 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, 17 people received their doctor's degree in health professions from USC. About 45% of this group were women, and 55% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that USC graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $195,019.
University of Indianapolis comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in health professions. Each year, around 5,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $34,416 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $40,994 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their doctor's degree in health professions from UIndy. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 92% were women. University of Indianapolis health professions graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $195,019.
University of Bridgeport is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in health professions. Roughly 4,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $32,860 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,096 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their doctor's degree in health professions from UBridgeport. About 67% of this group were women, and 67% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their doctor's degree in health professions at University of Bridgeport make a median salary of 195,019.
The 4th most popular school in the country for health professions majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Seton Hall University. Roughly 9,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $48,670 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $35,160 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their doctor's degree in health professions from Seton Hall. Of these students, 57% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their doctor's degree in health professions at Seton Hall University make a median salary of 195,019.
The 5th most popular school in the country for health professions majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Xavier University. Each year, around 7,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $47,896 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,366 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their doctor's degree in health professions from Xavier. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 86% were women. Xavier University health professions graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $195,019.
The 6th most popular school in the country for health professions majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Virginia Commonwealth University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,850 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,404 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their doctor's degree in health professions from VCU. About 100% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their doctor's degree in health professions at Virginia Commonwealth University make a median salary of 195,019.
Purdue University - Main Campus comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in health professions. Each year, around 46,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,718 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,718 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's degree in health professions from Purdue. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 80% were women. Data shows that Purdue graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $195,019.
The 8th most popular school in the country for health professions majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Rush University. Each year, around 2,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $30,957 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,013 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in health professions from Rush University. Around 40% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 80% were women. Data shows that Rush University graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $195,019.
D'Youville College comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in health professions. Roughly 2,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $32,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,240 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in health professions from D'Youville College. Around 80% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 80% were women. D'Youville College health professions graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $195,019.
University of Illinois at Chicago comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in health professions. Each year, around 33,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,656 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,108 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in health professions from UIC. About 50% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that UIC graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $195,019.
The 9th most popular school in the country for health professions majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Old Dominion University. 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, 4 people received their doctor's degree in health professions from Old Dominion. About 100% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Old Dominion University health professions graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $195,019.
Ohio State University - Main Campus comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in health professions. Roughly 61,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,826 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,515 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their doctor's degree in health professions from Ohio State. Those who complete their doctor's degree in health professions at Ohio State University - Main Campus make a median salary of 195,019.
Augusta University is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in health professions. Roughly 8,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,892 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,504 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their doctor's degree in health professions from Augusta University. Of these students, 67% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Augusta University health professions graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $195,019.
University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in health professions. Each year, around 24,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,455 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,701 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in health professions from UWM. Data shows that UWM graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $195,019.
Stony Brook University is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in health professions. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in health professions from SUNY Stony Brook. Those who complete their doctor's degree in health professions at Stony Brook University make a median salary of 195,019.
The 14th most popular school in the country for health professions majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Northern Illinois University. Roughly 16,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,792 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,090 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in health professions from NIU. About 80% of this group were women, and 10% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their doctor's degree in health professions at Northern Illinois University make a median salary of 195,019.
The 18th most popular school in the country for health professions majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is New York University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,438 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,826 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their doctor's degree in health professions from NYU. New York University health professions graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $195,019.
Dartmouth College is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in health professions. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,684 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $63,684 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their doctor's degree in health professions from Dartmouth. Dartmouth College health professions graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $195,019.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to health professions that offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Medicine | 29,168 |
| Rehabilitation Professions | 16,935 |
| Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences | 13,508 |
| Nursing | 13,058 |
| Dentistry | 6,928 |
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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