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Health Professions in Virginia

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Health Professions Schools in Virginia

In 2020-2021, 22,628 students earned their Health Professions degrees in VA.

In terms of popularity, Health Professions is the 2nd most popular major in the state out of a total 38 majors commonly available.

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Education Levels of Health Professions Majors in Virginia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 5,579
Associate Degree 4,951
Master’s Degree 3,848
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 2,736
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 2,736
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 2,736
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 2,730
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 2,730
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 2,730
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 2,382
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 2,382
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 402
Post-Master’s Certificate 402
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Gender Distribution

In Virginia, 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 Virginia is as follows:

  • Asian: 6.3%
  • Black or African American: 22.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.2%
  • White: 51.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.0%
  • Other Races: 11.4%
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Jobs for Health Professions Grads in Virginia

550,570 people in the state and 22,470,500 in the nation are employed in jobs related to health professions.

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Wages for Health Professions Jobs in Virginia

In this state, health professions grads earn an average of $61,550. Nationwide, they make an average of $62,500.

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

#1

Liberty University

Lynchburg
2,580 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
93,349 Total Students

34% of the teachers are full time. 99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The average student takes 4.47 years to complete their degree at Liberty University.

#2

ECPI University

Virginia Beach
1,626 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
14,353 Total Students

84% of students get financical aid. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $34,780 a year. An average student at ECPI University will pay a net price of $22,432.

#3

Virginia Commonwealth University

Richmond
1,171 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
29,070 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $20,490. The 2.60% student loan default rate is lower than average. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 83% of students receive it.

#4

James Madison University

Harrisonburg
1,087 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
21,594 Total Students

60% of students get financical aid. The student loan default rate of 2.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1.

#5

George Mason University

Fairfax
868 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
38,541 Total Students

75% of students get financical aid. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $19,551. The full-time teacher rate is 53%.

#6

Old Dominion University

Norfolk
861 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
24,286 Total Students

94% of the teachers are full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 93% of students receive it. Graduates earn an average $42,015 after graduation.

#7

Shenandoah University

Winchester
617 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
4,174 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $44,672 a year. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 59% are considered full time. The 3.60% student loan default rate is lower than average.

#8

University of Virginia - Main Campus

Charlottesville
598 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
25,628 Total Students

The average student takes 4.06 years to complete their degree at University of Virginia. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 95% are considered full time. A typical student attending University of Virginia will pay a net price of $22,006.

#9

Radford University

Radford
565 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
10,695 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 94% get financial aid. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,505. Graduates earn an average $42,066 after graduation.

#10

University of Lynchburg

Lynchburg
537 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
2,692 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. In their early career, Lynchburg grads earn an average salary of $40,857.

Health Professions Careers in VA

Some of the careers health professions majors go into include:

Job Title VA Job Growth VA Median Salary
Personal Care Aides 65% $19,700
Home Health Aides 51% $22,060
Physician Assistants 45% $99,980
Nurse Practitioners 44% $102,480
Orthotists and Prosthetists 36% $76,240
Physical Therapist Assistants 36% $60,880
Medical Assistants 35% $33,710
Occupational Therapy Assistants 35% $68,820
Marriage and Family Therapists 35% $49,570
Mental Health Counselors 35% $0
Physical Therapist Aides 34% $26,030
Software Applications Developers 33% $109,740
Phlebotomists 32% $35,240
Health Specialties Professors 31% $0
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians 30% $37,830
Hearing Aid Specialists 30% $38,780
Counselors 30% $0
Physical Therapists 30% $90,960
Substance Abuse Counselors 30% $0
Veterinarians 29% $97,500
Dental Laboratory Technicians 29% $48,240
Nursing Instructors and Professors 28% $67,540
Rehabilitation Counselors 28% $38,870
Athletic Trainers 28% $45,680
Occupational Therapists 26% $92,110
Medical Secretaries 26% $36,880
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons 25% $208,000
Healthcare Social Workers 25% $55,580
Massage Therapists 25% $39,350
Dental Hygienists 25% $81,240
Dental Assistants 25% $43,520
Substance Abuse Social Workers 24% $47,470
Dentists 24% $164,650
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers 24% $74,020
Audiologists 24% $74,530
Medical and Health Services Managers 24% $104,010
Computer and Information Research Scientists 23% $126,060
Occupational Therapy Aides 22% $31,900
Speech-Language Pathologists 22% $86,180
Nurse Anesthetists 21% $187,640
Respiratory Therapists 21% $59,160
Community Health Workers 21% $0
Optometrists 21% $120,940
Nursing Assistants 21% $27,270
Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 20% $33,930
Dentists 20% $0
Psychology Professors 20% $66,930
Medical Scientists 20% $89,220
Family and General Practitioners 19% $182,220
Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 18% $73,930
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 18% $43,380
Clergy 17% $38,990
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians 17% $0
Health Technologists and Technicians 17% $44,610
Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors 16% $40,120
Physicians and Surgeons 16% $201,770
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists 16% $0
Dispensing Opticians 16% $46,330
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians 15% $32,530
Dietitians and Nutritionists 15% $61,980
Medical Records and Health Information Technicians 15% $39,090
Registered Nurses 14% $68,000
Surgical Technologists 14% $48,270
Pharmacy Technicians 14% $30,940
Health Diagnosing and Treating Practitioners 14% $80,720
Chiropractors 14% $63,560
Physicists 14% $102,220
Social Work Professors 13% $0
Marketing Managers 13% $163,470
Computer User Support Specialists 13% $55,000
Medical Appliance Technicians 13% $39,120
Therapists 13% $59,320
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers 12% $46,760
Exercise Physiologists 12% $56,780
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians 12% $52,540
Administrative Services Managers 12% $101,360
Nuclear Medicine Technologists 12% $71,710
Computer Workers 12% $104,840
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists 12% $71,770
Natural Sciences Managers 11% $126,060
Medical Transcriptionists 11% $32,030
Managers 11% $130,590
Environmental Scientists and Specialists 11% $75,060
Engineers 11% $122,940
Life Scientists 11% $58,840
Healthcare Support Workers 10% $42,190
Psychiatric Aides 10% $26,430
Dietetic Technicians 10% $31,810
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians 10% $62,460
Radiation Therapists 9% $75,440
Sales Managers 9% $160,640
Medical Equipment Preparers 9% $33,150
Recreational Therapists 8% $45,180
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists 7% $68,840
Pharmacists 7% $128,260
Office and Administrative Support Worker Supervisors 6% $56,890
Fine Artists 5% $59,130
Psychiatric Technicians 4% $29,080
Epidemiologists 0% $65,800
Nuclear Technicians -3% $57,250
Computer Programmers -6% $92,550

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