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Health Professions Schools in Utah

30,589 Health Professions students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In this state, Health Professions is the 1st most popular major out of a total 38 majors commonly available.

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Education Levels of Health Professions Majors in Utah

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 15,441
Master’s Degree 7,538
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 3,283
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 3,283
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 3,283
Associate Degree 2,404
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 1,116
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 1,116
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 653
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 653
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 653
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 154
Post-Master’s Certificate 154
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Gender Distribution

In Utah, 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 Utah is as follows:

  • Asian: 4.0%
  • Black or African American: 6.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 9.4%
  • White: 68.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.4%
  • Other Races: 11.3%
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Jobs for Health Professions Grads in Utah

In this state, there are 190,520 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 Utah

Health Professions grads earn an average of $56,460 in the state and $62,500 nationwide.

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

#1

Western Governors University

Salt Lake City
18,666 Degrees in Major Awarded
29% Graduation Rate
147,866 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 77% are considered full time. 42 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. It takes the average student 5.10 years to graduate.

#2

Weber State University

Ogden
1,787 Degrees in Major Awarded
31% Graduation Rate
29,596 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 4.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $11,647. 91% of students get financical aid.

#3

University of Utah

Salt Lake City
1,082 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
33,081 Total Students

In their early career, U of U grads earn an average salary of $47,996. The full-time teacher rate is 97%. The 1.70% student loan default rate is lower than average.

#4

Utah State University

Logan
668 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
27,691 Total Students

The average student takes 4.66 years to complete their degree at USU. The student loan default rate is 3.60% which is lower than average. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#5

Brigham Young University - Provo

Provo
595 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
36,461 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 71% get financial aid. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $49,424 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 72% are considered full time.

#6

AmeriTech College - Draper

Draper
552 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,429 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $24,088 after graduation. An average student at AmeriTech College - Draper will pay a net price of $22,376. 90% of students get financical aid.

#7

Salt Lake Community College

Salt Lake City
545 Degrees in Major Awarded
27,293 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 23% are considered full time. Graduates earn an average $35,969 after graduation. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

#8

Dixie State University

Saint George
424 Degrees in Major Awarded
22% Graduation Rate
12,043 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 8.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 39% are considered full time. A typical student attending Dixie State College will pay a net price of $14,459.

#9

Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions

Provo
374 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,193 Total Students

84% of the teachers are full time.

#10

Utah Valley University

Orem
364 Degrees in Major Awarded
33% Graduation Rate
40,936 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $9,955. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 74% of students receive it. 44% of the teachers are full time.

Health Professions Careers in UT

Some of the careers health professions majors go into include:

Job Title UT Job Growth UT Median Salary
Software Applications Developers 71% $97,230
Genetic Counselors 67% $79,310
Health Specialties Professors 64% $114,560
Nursing Instructors and Professors 59% $73,260
Personal Care Aides 57% $24,340
Physical Therapist Assistants 55% $55,250
Dental Laboratory Technicians 55% $40,760
Physician Assistants 55% $99,710
Medical Appliance Technicians 54% $34,040
Respiratory Therapists 53% $60,790
Medical Scientists 53% $59,540
Home Health Aides 52% $25,210
Nurse Practitioners 51% $105,160
Physical Therapist Aides 50% $21,650
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians 48% $29,780
Marketing Managers 48% $102,060
Physical Therapists 46% $81,640
Psychology Professors 46% $68,640
Medical Assistants 46% $32,320
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers 46% $76,730
Health Technologists and Technicians 46% $38,490
Athletic Trainers 45% $43,980
Social Work Professors 45% $78,380
Substance Abuse Counselors 45% $0
Nurse Midwives 44% $108,770
Phlebotomists 44% $30,020
Marriage and Family Therapists 44% $60,360
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians 43% $0
Massage Therapists 43% $37,400
Healthcare Support Workers 42% $37,500
Occupational Therapists 41% $84,680
Computer User Support Specialists 40% $45,890
Veterinarians 40% $77,950
Mental Health Counselors 40% $0
Computer and Information Research Scientists 40% $95,720
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists 40% $0
Medical and Health Services Managers 39% $89,900
Substance Abuse Social Workers 39% $42,960
Medical Equipment Preparers 39% $35,480
Occupational Therapy Assistants 39% $57,730
Nuclear Medicine Technologists 39% $74,790
Radiation Therapists 39% $82,580
Surgical Technologists 39% $41,540
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians 38% $0
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians 38% $25,380
Healthcare Social Workers 37% $62,050
Occupational Therapy Aides 36% $19,760
Fine Artists 36% $43,140
Ambulance Drivers and Attendants 36% $28,620
Medical Secretaries 36% $32,090
Registered Nurses 36% $63,570
Natural Sciences Managers 35% $86,880
Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors 35% $38,170
Audiologists 35% $73,000
Sales Managers 34% $103,850
Chiropractors 34% $46,610
Computer Workers 34% $73,370
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists 33% $68,790
Nurse Anesthetists 33% $156,810
Community Health Workers 33% $48,300
Optometrists 33% $71,140
Environmental Scientists and Specialists 32% $66,510
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians 32% $32,070
Medical Records and Health Information Technicians 32% $38,260
Exercise Physiologists 32% $47,360
Family and General Practitioners 31% $185,200
Administrative Services Managers 31% $75,800
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers 31% $38,690
Podiatrists 31% $121,270
Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 31% $70,740
Speech-Language Pathologists 31% $78,480
Nursing Assistants 31% $27,650
Managers 31% $92,070
Pharmacy Technicians 30% $36,730
Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 30% $30,550
Dispensing Opticians 30% $28,910
Dietitians and Nutritionists 30% $55,750
Dental Assistants 29% $30,940
Dental Hygienists 28% $71,380
Engineers 28% $89,700
Dietetic Technicians 28% $24,440
Dentists 26% $116,440
Rehabilitation Counselors 25% $39,190
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists 25% $75,000
Office and Administrative Support Worker Supervisors 24% $48,490
Pharmacists 24% $122,730
Psychiatric Technicians 24% $26,930
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians 24% $49,270
Physicians and Surgeons 23% $208,000
Hearing Aid Specialists 22% $53,350
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 20% $46,480
Epidemiologists 20% $0
Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators 20% $57,720
Computer Programmers 19% $79,750
Health Diagnosing and Treating Practitioners 17% $73,370
Recreational Therapists 16% $47,030
Medical Transcriptionists 10% $32,380
Clergy 10% $0

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