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Health Professions Schools in Washington

In 2020-2021, 14,367 students earned their Health Professions degrees in WA.

In terms of popularity, Health Professions is the 3rd most popular major in the state out of a total 37 majors commonly available.

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Education Levels of Health Professions Majors in Washington

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 3,938
Bachelor’s Degree 3,071
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 2,430
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 2,430
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 1,916
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 1,916
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 1,916
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 1,469
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 1,469
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 1,469
Master’s Degree 1,332
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 211
Post-Master’s Certificate 211
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Gender Distribution

In Washington, 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 Washington is as follows:

  • Asian: 11.6%
  • Black or African American: 5.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 13.7%
  • White: 52.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.5%
  • Other Races: 15.6%
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Jobs for Health Professions Grads in Washington

509,000 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 Washington

Health Professions grads earn an average of $69,540 in the state and $62,500 nationwide.

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

#1

University of Washington - Seattle Campus

Seattle
1,845 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
48,149 Total Students

56% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The full-time teacher rate is 81%. A typical student attending UW Seattle will pay a net price of $12,017.

#2

Washington State University

Pullman
795 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
31,159 Total Students

78% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate is 3.30% which is lower than average. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1.

#3

Eastern Washington University

Cheney
337 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
12,349 Total Students

96% of students get financical aid. The student loan default rate is 4.00% which is lower than average. The student to faculty ratio is 21 to 1.

#4

Seattle University

Seattle
318 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
7,050 Total Students

10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The 1.10% student loan default rate is lower than average. 78% of the teachers are full time.

#5

University of Washington - Bothell Campus

Bothell
306 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
6,304 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.41 years to graduate. 63% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 66% of the teachers are full time.

#6

Seattle Central College

Seattle
296 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,763 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $34,048 after earning their degree at this institution. 73% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#7

Bellevue College

Bellevue
268 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,286 Total Students

41% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. A typical student attending BC will pay a net price of $8,343. The full-time teacher rate is 34%.

#8

Gonzaga University

Spokane
260 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
7,295 Total Students

100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.00%. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $62,373 after earning their degree at this institution.

#9

Spokane Community College

Spokane
236 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,081 Total Students

In their early career, Spokane Community College grads earn an average salary of $33,123. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $5,173. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#10

Lake Washington Institute of Technology

Kirkland
229 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,319 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $41,756 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 98% are considered full time. This public school has an average net price of $9,157.

Health Professions Careers in WA

Some of the careers health professions majors go into include:

Job Title WA Job Growth WA Median Salary
Marketing Managers 68% $147,520
Software Applications Developers 63% $128,200
Massage Therapists 54% $63,710
Computer Workers 53% $87,760
Psychiatric Technicians 51% $40,760
Computer and Information Research Scientists 48% $138,110
Health Specialties Professors 38% $140,010
Chiropractors 37% $63,010
Exercise Physiologists 35% $47,710
Computer User Support Specialists 35% $56,650
Respiratory Therapists 34% $68,480
Physician Assistants 33% $122,710
Physical Therapist Aides 31% $28,330
Nurse Practitioners 30% $116,350
Optometrists 29% $113,220
Fine Artists 28% $35,360
Physical Therapist Assistants 28% $57,430
Occupational Therapists 27% $80,300
Medical Assistants 27% $40,620
Athletic Trainers 27% $47,290
Physical Therapists 27% $86,090
Audiologists 26% $83,990
Ambulance Drivers and Attendants 26% $26,180
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers 26% $89,210
Mental Health Counselors 26% $0
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians 25% $43,510
Phlebotomists 25% $38,010
Nurse Midwives 25% $101,800
Medical and Health Services Managers 25% $107,270
Speech-Language Pathologists 24% $73,250
Occupational Therapy Aides 24% $56,620
Personal Care Aides 24% $28,650
Environmental Scientists and Specialists 24% $78,230
Psychiatric Aides 22% $31,930
Genetic Counselors 22% $83,350
Medical Secretaries 22% $41,320
Managers 22% $116,700
Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 22% $71,670
Sales Managers 21% $128,490
Health Diagnosing and Treating Practitioners 21% $66,390
Occupational Therapy Assistants 21% $62,690
Registered Nurses 21% $79,920
Substance Abuse Social Workers 21% $52,270
Radiation Therapists 20% $99,570
Substance Abuse Counselors 20% $0
Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 20% $72,850
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians 20% $53,810
Surgical Technologists 20% $57,240
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons 20% $208,000
Nuclear Technicians 20% $0
Therapists 20% $68,000
Orthodontists 20% $208,000
Dental Hygienists 20% $92,820
Health Technologists and Technicians 20% $56,290
Dentists 20% $171,430
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians 19% $37,440
Recreational Therapists 19% $57,460
Home Health Aides 19% $27,690
Social Work Professors 19% $69,250
Dietitians and Nutritionists 19% $63,580
Dental Assistants 19% $42,260
Medical Scientists 19% $78,680
Nurse Anesthetists 19% $186,000
Podiatrists 19% $109,320
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists 18% $0
Nuclear Medicine Technologists 18% $92,150
Medical Equipment Preparers 18% $39,990
Counselors 18% $52,960
Veterinarians 18% $89,180
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists 18% $92,420
Medical Records and Health Information Technicians 18% $43,500
Psychology Professors 18% $62,490
Orthotists and Prosthetists 18% $70,560
Natural Sciences Managers 18% $141,360
Physicians and Surgeons 18% $208,000
Nursing Instructors and Professors 18% $70,190
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians 18% $0
Healthcare Social Workers 17% $59,920
Family and General Practitioners 17% $208,000
Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors 17% $50,920
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians 16% $39,020
Healthcare Support Workers 16% $43,510
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers 16% $61,850
Community Health Workers 16% $38,870
Dental Laboratory Technicians 16% $42,360
Hearing Aid Specialists 15% $0
Physicists 15% $103,900
Administrative Services Managers 15% $111,640
Medical Appliance Technicians 15% $45,730
Nursing Assistants 15% $31,220
Dispensing Opticians 14% $43,070
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians 14% $56,820
Dentists 14% $149,070
Dietetic Technicians 14% $36,250
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists 13% $75,690
Office and Administrative Support Worker Supervisors 13% $61,130
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 12% $55,650
Epidemiologists 12% $87,790
Computer Programmers 12% $131,520
Pharmacists 11% $130,250
Marriage and Family Therapists 10% $46,650
Pharmacy Technicians 9% $42,390
Rehabilitation Counselors 7% $43,930
Engineers 6% $107,230
Life Scientists 5% $86,060
Clergy 4% $61,330
Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators 1% $68,600
Prosthodontists 0% $0
Medical Transcriptionists -9% $37,690
Respiratory Therapy Technicians -17% $55,910

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