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Health Professions Schools in Pennsylvania

38,682 Health Professions students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

As a degree choice, Health Professions is the 1st most popular major in the state.

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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 12,179
Master’s Degree 7,477
Associate Degree 6,400
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 6,037
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 6,037
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 6,037
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 4,572
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 4,572
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 1,228
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 1,228
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 1,228
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 789
Post-Master’s Certificate 789
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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: 7.2%
  • Black or African American: 9.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.4%
  • White: 67.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.8%
  • Other Races: 8.1%
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Jobs for Health Professions Grads in Pennsylvania

In this state, there are 1,013,890 people employed in jobs related to a health professions degree, compared to 22,470,500 nationwide.

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Wages for Health Professions Jobs in Pennsylvania

A typical salary for a health professions grad in the state is $61,220, compared to a typical salary of $62,500 nationwide.

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

#1

Thomas Jefferson University

Philadelphia
1,973 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
8,286 Total Students

99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The 1.10% student loan default rate is lower than average. This private school has an average net price of $26,569.

#2

Drexel University

Philadelphia
1,926 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
23,589 Total Students

In their early career, Drexel grads earn an average salary of $64,777. 55% of the teachers are full time. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#3

University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus

Pittsburgh
1,721 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
32,277 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.24 years to graduate. Of all the students who attend this school, 78% get financial aid. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1.

#4

Pennsylvania State University - University Park

University Park
1,628 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
89,816 Total Students

75% of students get financical aid. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $27,530. The student loan default rate is 4.00% which is lower than average.

#5

Temple University

Philadelphia
1,613 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
37,236 Total Students

In their early career, Temple grads earn an average salary of $47,659. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.50%.

#6

University of Pennsylvania

Philadelphia
1,371 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
26,552 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 6 to 1. The student loan default rate of 0.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The average student takes 4.12 years to complete their degree at UPenn.

#7

Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine

Erie
1,210 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,336 Total Students

The 0.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. 1 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 48% are considered full time.

#8

Duquesne University

Pittsburgh
942 Degrees in Major Awarded
78% Graduation Rate
8,830 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. An average student at Duquesne will pay a net price of $31,383. 51% of the teachers are full time.

#9

West Chester University of Pennsylvania

West Chester
742 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
17,719 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.40%. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $46,701 after earning their degree at this institution. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1.

#10

Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine

Philadelphia
647 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,133 Total Students

The 0.20% student loan default rate is lower than average.

Health Professions Careers in PA

Some of the careers health professions majors go into include:

Job Title PA Job Growth PA Median Salary
Physician Assistants 31% $97,720
Nurse Practitioners 31% $97,130
Genetic Counselors 29% $74,780
Home Health Aides 27% $24,380
Software Applications Developers 27% $93,670
Physical Therapist Assistants 26% $54,580
Physical Therapist Aides 25% $26,160
Respiratory Therapists 25% $56,550
Occupational Therapy Assistants 25% $54,110
Physical Therapists 24% $84,620
Nursing Instructors and Professors 23% $75,650
Health Specialties Professors 23% $79,920
Massage Therapists 22% $41,910
Medical Assistants 22% $31,830
Medical and Health Services Managers 21% $87,790
Occupational Therapists 21% $78,340
Occupational Therapy Aides 20% $30,110
Athletic Trainers 19% $44,930
Personal Care Aides 19% $24,180
Epidemiologists 18% $70,680
Nurse Midwives 17% $97,450
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers 17% $65,180
Health Technologists and Technicians 17% $38,710
Medical Secretaries 17% $34,190
Phlebotomists 16% $33,890
Ambulance Drivers and Attendants 15% $25,240
Marriage and Family Therapists 15% $58,360
Therapists 15% $55,360
Substance Abuse Counselors 15% $0
Healthcare Social Workers 14% $52,630
Speech-Language Pathologists 14% $74,660
Life Scientists 14% $70,410
Mental Health Counselors 14% $0
Audiologists 14% $71,750
Dietitians and Nutritionists 14% $56,700
Registered Nurses 13% $69,170
Computer and Information Research Scientists 13% $106,800
Substance Abuse Social Workers 13% $36,930
Psychology Professors 13% $78,740
Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 13% $31,020
Community Health Workers 12% $38,510
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians 12% $0
Surgical Technologists 11% $44,000
Healthcare Support Workers 11% $41,650
Exercise Physiologists 11% $42,580
Medical Records and Health Information Technicians 11% $38,340
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians 11% $36,270
Computer User Support Specialists 10% $49,800
Orthotists and Prosthetists 10% $63,610
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians 10% $36,160
Nursing Assistants 10% $30,080
Dentists 10% $97,200
Dietetic Technicians 10% $29,090
Optometrists 10% $110,930
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists 10% $0
Environmental Scientists and Specialists 9% $66,110
Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 9% $74,930
Veterinarians 9% $101,710
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 9% $47,580
Medical Equipment Preparers 9% $33,510
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers 9% $84,460
Nurse Anesthetists 9% $162,560
Administrative Services Managers 9% $99,540
Marketing Managers 9% $142,150
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians 9% $50,780
Rehabilitation Counselors 9% $35,250
Dentists 9% $127,370
Medical Scientists 8% $103,110
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists 8% $65,120
Dental Assistants 8% $37,960
Counselors 8% $59,100
Natural Sciences Managers 8% $130,970
Radiation Therapists 8% $80,240
Dispensing Opticians 8% $34,230
Physicians and Surgeons 8% $187,440
Dental Hygienists 8% $66,070
Engineers 8% $93,400
Nuclear Medicine Technologists 8% $70,350
Hearing Aid Specialists 8% $52,420
Pharmacy Technicians 8% $28,710
Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors 7% $31,770
Computer Workers 7% $84,660
Social Work Professors 7% $59,890
Physicists 7% $132,410
Orthodontists 7% $208,000
Family and General Practitioners 7% $194,210
Sales Managers 7% $141,240
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists 6% $69,520
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons 6% $208,000
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians 6% $46,410
Health Diagnosing and Treating Practitioners 6% $70,720
Recreational Therapists 5% $46,280
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians 5% $33,050
Chiropractors 5% $71,760
Clergy 3% $45,260
Managers 3% $116,820
Medical Appliance Technicians 3% $40,090
Pharmacists 2% $120,530
Podiatrists 2% $122,240
Dental Laboratory Technicians 1% $38,510
Office and Administrative Support Worker Supervisors 0% $57,450
Fine Artists 0% $0
Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators -3% $65,790
Computer Programmers -9% $84,880
Respiratory Therapy Technicians -16% $47,380
Medical Transcriptionists -17% $35,330

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