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Health Professions in Pennsylvania

Health Professions Schools in Pennsylvania

Jobs for Health Professions Grads in Pennsylvania

964,830 people in the state and 23,030,640 in the nation are employed in jobs related to Health Professions.

Health Professions Jobs Nationwide vs. PA

Wages for Health Professions Jobs in Pennsylvania

In this state, Health Professions grads earn an average of $87,100. Nationwide, they make an average of $94,548.

Health Professions Wages Nationwide vs. PA

Our data covers 7 colleges in Pennsylvania offering Health Professions degrees. Learn about the most popular 7 below:

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $68,709 after earning their degree at this institution. About 86% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 82%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $49,721 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 50%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 92%.

#3

Drexel University

Philadelphia

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $71,209 after earning their degree at this institution. About 78% of those who apply are admitted. 90% of full-time students return after their first year.

#4

Temple University

Philadelphia

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $45,412 a year. The school admits about 83% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 83%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $86,069 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 6%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 98%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $64,080 after earning their degree at this institution.

#7

Duquesne University

Pittsburgh

Graduates earn a median salary of $55,257 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 79%, getting in takes some planning. 86% of full-time students return after their first year.

Health Professions Careers in PA

Some of the careers Health Professions majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary $46,663
Registered Nurses $105,741
Patient Representatives $47,419
Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other $138,809
Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other $153,940
Nurse Practitioners $147,651
Orthoptists $135,811
Ophthalmic Medical Technologists $153,819
Clinical Nurse Specialists $52,889
Naturopathic Physicians $138,086
Music Therapists $71,670
Therapists, All Other $121,750

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