Master’s Degrees in Other Health Professions
Education Levels of Health Professions Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 943 people earned their master's degree in health professions. This makes it the 115th 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 | 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 Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in health professions is $59,461. 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 $50,705 to a high of $105,110.
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 69.1% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 291 |
| Women | 652 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of health professions master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 112 |
| Black or African American | 151 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 80 |
| White | 413 |
| International Students | 104 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 83 |
Most Popular Health Professions Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 63 colleges that offer a master’s degree in health professions. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Weill Cornell Medical College tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for health professions majors who are seeking their master's degree. Each year, around 1,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 125 people received their master's degree in health professions from Weill Cornell Medical College. Of these students, 55% were women and 34% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in health professions at Weill Cornell Medical College make a median salary of 59,461.
Messiah University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in health professions. Roughly 3,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $39,700 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,590 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 70 people received their master's degree in health professions from Messiah. Of these students, 81% were women and 29% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in health professions at Messiah University make a median salary of 59,461.
Georgia State University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in health professions. Each year, around 36,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,158 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,164 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 69 people received their master's degree in health professions from Georgia State. Of these students, 67% were women and 57% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in health professions at Georgia State University make a median salary of 59,461.
The 5th most popular school in the country for health professions majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of California - Davis. Each year, around 39,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 64 people received their master's degree in health professions from UC Davis. Around 55% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women. University of California - Davis health professions graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $59,461.
St. Joseph's College - New York is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in health professions. Each year, around 5,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $33,825 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,860 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 52 people received their master's degree in health professions from SJC. Around 48% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 78% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in health professions at St. Joseph's College - New York make a median salary of 59,461.
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in health professions. Each year, around 47,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $17,977 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,192 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 40 people received their master's degree in health professions from U-M. About 44% of this group were women, and 44% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University of Michigan - Ann Arbor health professions graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $59,461.
The 8th most popular school in the country for health professions majors who are seeking their master's degree is Yale University. Each year, around 12,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,700 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $48,300 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 32 people received their master's degree in health professions from Yale. About 40% of this group were women, and 11% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Yale University health professions graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $59,461.
Boston University is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in health professions. Roughly 32,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,798 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $63,798 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 28 people received their master's degree in health professions from Boston U. Of these students, 92% were women and 24% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Boston U graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $59,461.
The 10th most popular school in the country for health professions majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Pennsylvania. Roughly 26,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,620 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $41,544 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 27 people received their master's degree in health professions from UPenn. About 77% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in health professions at University of Pennsylvania make a median salary of 59,461.
The 11th most popular school in the country for health professions majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Minnesota - Twin Cities. Each year, around 52,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,496 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,116 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 26 people received their master's degree in health professions from UMN Twin Cities. About 93% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University of Minnesota - Twin Cities health professions graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $59,461.
Ohio State University - Main Campus comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master'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, 25 people received their master's degree in health professions from Ohio State. About 40% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in health professions at Ohio State University - Main Campus make a median salary of 59,461.
Life University is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in health professions. Roughly 2,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,545 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,315 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their master's degree in health professions from Life. About 28% of this group were women, and 44% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Life University health professions graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $59,461.
The 12th most popular school in the country for health professions majors who are seeking their master's degree is The University of Alabama. Each year, around 37,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,100 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,100 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their master's degree in health professions from UA. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 82% were women. The University of Alabama health professions graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $59,461.
The 15th most popular school in the country for health professions majors who are seeking their master'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, 24 people received their master's degree in health professions from Tulane. About 90% of this group were women, and 54% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in health professions at Tulane University of Louisiana make a median salary of 59,461.
New York Chiropractic College comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in health professions. Each year, around 600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their master's degree in health professions from New York Chiropractic College. About 75% of this group were women, and 6% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. New York Chiropractic College health professions graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $59,461.
New York Medical College comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in health professions. Each year, around 1,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their master's degree in health professions from New York Medical College. Of these students, 73% were women and 40% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that New York Medical College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $59,461.
The 18th most popular school in the country for health professions majors who are seeking their master's degree is New York University. Each year, around 52,700 students seeking various degrees attend the 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, 21 people received their master's degree in health professions from NYU. About 84% of this group were women, and 63% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in health professions at New York University make a median salary of 59,461.
University of North Carolina at Wilmington comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in health professions. Each year, around 17,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,443 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,979 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their master's degree in health professions from UNCW. About 88% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that UNCW graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $59,461.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to health professions that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 49,855 |
| Public Health | 17,864 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 17,274 |
| Health/Medical Admin Services | 15,811 |
| Allied Health Professions | 14,052 |
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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