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Health Professions in Pennsylvania

Health Professions Schools in Pennsylvania

919 students earned Health Professions degrees in Pennsylvania in the 2022-2023 year.

In this state, Health Professions is the 55th most popular major out of a total 338 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Health Professions Majors in Pennsylvania

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 666
Master’s Degree 124
Associate Degree 42
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 40
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 40
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 40
Post-Master’s Certificate 30
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 30
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 17

Gender Distribution

In Pennsylvania, 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 Pennsylvania is as follows:

  • Asian: 7.9%
  • Black or African American: 5.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.0%
  • White: 74.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.2%
  • Other Races: 4.6%
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Jobs for Health Professions Grads in Pennsylvania

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Wages for Health Professions Jobs in Pennsylvania

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

125 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
4,251 Total Students

13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 58% are considered full time.

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#2

Messiah University

Mechanicsburg
84 Degrees in Major Awarded
79% Graduation Rate
3,370 Total Students

48% of the teachers are full time. The average student takes 4.06 years to complete their degree at Messiah. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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77 Degrees in Major Awarded
81% Graduation Rate
6,779 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $31,894. It takes the average student 4.08 years to graduate. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

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#5

King's College

Wilkes-Barre
73 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
2,320 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 73%. This private institution charges an average net price of $24,616. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

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#6

Elizabethtown College

Elizabethtown
64 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
1,881 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 54% are considered full time. This private institution charges an average net price of $25,848. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

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52 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
4,957 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.06 years. This private institution charges an average net price of $34,559. The full-time teacher rate is 68%.

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#8

DeSales University

Center Valley
38 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
3,302 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. An average student at DeSales will pay a net price of $28,928. The full-time teacher rate is 38%.

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#8

La Roche University

Pittsburgh
38 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
1,292 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 41%. Most students complete their degree in 4.32 years. 94% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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#10

University of Pennsylvania

Philadelphia
31 Degrees in Major Awarded
96% Graduation Rate
26,552 Total Students

57% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. An average student at UPenn will pay a net price of $26,138. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 8 to 1.

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Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to health professions.

Major Annual Graduates in PA
Nursing 11,477
Rehabilitation Professions 3,183
Allied Health Professions 2,804
Medicine 2,307
Health/Medical Admin Services 1,823
Health Sciences & Services 1,691
Public Health 1,486
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences 1,353

View all majors related to Health Professions

View Nationwide Health Professions Report

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