Master’s Degrees in Other Health Professions
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Education Levels of Health Professions Majors
In 2020-2021, 989 master's degrees were awarded to health professions majors. 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 | 4,516 |
| Associate Degree | 1,296 |
| Master’s Degree | 989 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 535 |
| Basic Certificate | 376 |
| Graduate Certificate | 155 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 117 |
Earnings of Health Professions Majors With Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in health professions is $57,731. 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 $46,374 and the high is $101,869.
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 66.4% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 332 |
| Women | 657 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of health professions master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 104 |
| Black or African American | 82 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 83 |
| White | 481 |
| International Students | 119 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 120 |
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. The health professions program at Weill Cornell Medical College awarded 125 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 66% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Merrimack College is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in health professions. Roughly 5,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $43,842 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $31,488 per year. The health professions program at Merrimack College awarded 81 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 57% of this group were women, and 15% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $37,430 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,050 per year. The health professions program at Messiah University awarded 70 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 13% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 87% were women.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 69 master's degrees were handed out to health professions majors at Georgia State. Of these students, 51% were women and 22% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $11,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,442 per year. The health professions program at University of California - Davis awarded 64 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 67% of this group were women, and 61% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $29,976 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,250 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 52 people received their master's degree in health professions from SJC. About 81% of this group were women, and 52% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $16,865 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,902 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 40 people received their master's degree in health professions from U-M. About 48% of this group were women, and 38% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $59,950 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $45,700 per year. The health professions program at Yale University awarded 32 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 50% were women and 16% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $58,560 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,560 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 28 master's degrees were handed out to health professions majors at Boston U. Around 11% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 54% were women.
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 $54,652 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,732 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 27 people received their master's degree in health professions from UPenn. Around 26% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 78% were women.
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 $13,532 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,844 per year. The health professions program at University of Minnesota - Twin Cities awarded 26 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 69% were women and 19% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $11,018 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,560 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 25 people received their master's degree in health professions from Ohio State. Around 16% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 76% were women.
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 $12,420 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,532 per year. The health professions program at Life University awarded 25 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 52% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 44% were women.
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 $10,780 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,780 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 25 people received their master's degree in health professions from UA. Of these students, 88% were women and 24% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $56,684 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $59,000 per year. The health professions program at Tulane University of Louisiana awarded 24 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 92% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 23 master's degrees were handed out to health professions majors at New York Chiropractic College. Of these students, 52% were women and 22% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. The health professions program at New York Medical College awarded 22 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 59% of this group were women, and 45% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $53,770 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $35,982 per year. The health professions program at New York University awarded 21 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 62% of this group were women, and 81% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $4,719 per year. The health professions program at University of North Carolina at Wilmington awarded 19 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 26% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 95% were women.
La Roche University is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in health professions. Each year, around 1,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $30,720 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,539 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 18 people received their master's degree in health professions from La Roche.
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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 | 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.
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