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Health Professions Schools in Wisconsin

22,131 students earned Health Professions degrees in Wisconsin in the 2020-2021 year.

In this state, Health Professions is the 2nd most popular major out of a total 37 majors commonly available.

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Education Levels of Health Professions Majors in Wisconsin

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 8,365
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 8,365
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 8,365
Bachelor’s Degree 4,311
Associate Degree 3,495
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 2,330
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 2,330
Master’s Degree 1,940
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 1,360
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 1,360
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 1,360
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 330
Post-Master’s Certificate 330
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Gender Distribution

In Wisconsin, 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 Wisconsin is as follows:

  • Asian: 4.3%
  • Black or African American: 5.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.2%
  • White: 75.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.7%
  • Other Races: 6.9%
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Jobs for Health Professions Grads in Wisconsin

431,070 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 Wisconsin

Health Professions grads earn an average of $61,190 in the state and $62,500 nationwide.

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

#1

University of Wisconsin - Madison

Madison
1,184 Degrees in Major Awarded
87% Graduation Rate
44,640 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 0.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. In their early career, UW - Madison grads earn an average salary of $55,313. It takes the average student 4.32 years to graduate.

#2

Marquette University

Milwaukee
767 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
11,550 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $30,380. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#3

University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee

Milwaukee
735 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
24,565 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $17,486. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 6.20%.

#4

Herzing University - Madison

Madison
561 Degrees in Major Awarded
27% Graduation Rate
2,392 Total Students

11% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. The student loan default rate of 8.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#5

Concordia University, Wisconsin

Mequon
518 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
5,492 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $43,294 after earning their degree at this institution. An average student at Concordia University, Wisconsin will pay a net price of $22,996. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#6

University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire

Eau Claire
391 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
11,017 Total Students

80% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 78% are considered full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,051.

#7

Milwaukee Area Technical College

Milwaukee
388 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,618 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $31,486 a year. 49% of the teachers are full time. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#8

University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh

Oshkosh
375 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
15,314 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.72 years to graduate. 68% of the teachers are full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $43,295 after earning their degree at this institution.

#9

Medical College of Wisconsin

Milwaukee
351 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,506 Total Students
#10

University of Wisconsin - La Crosse

La Crosse
348 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
10,531 Total Students

A typical student attending UW - La Crosse will pay a net price of $14,654. 77% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The 1.50% student loan default rate is lower than average.

Health Professions Careers in WI

Some of the careers health professions majors go into include:

Job Title WI Job Growth WI Median Salary
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians 35% $33,770
Veterinarians 34% $83,820
Software Applications Developers 32% $84,480
Personal Care Aides 30% $23,780
Physician Assistants 30% $111,890
Home Health Aides 30% $24,250
Nurse Practitioners 27% $106,160
Genetic Counselors 25% $84,570
Marriage and Family Therapists 23% $48,360
Substance Abuse Counselors 23% $0
Physical Therapist Aides 23% $30,270
Therapists 22% $40,610
Health Specialties Professors 21% $68,760
Mental Health Counselors 20% $0
Medical Assistants 20% $36,430
Nursing Instructors and Professors 19% $78,270
Massage Therapists 18% $42,400
Dentists 18% $208,000
Respiratory Therapists 18% $61,160
Natural Sciences Managers 18% $98,510
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers 16% $84,020
Physical Therapist Assistants 16% $53,540
Physicists 16% $154,070
Physical Therapists 15% $85,430
Medical and Health Services Managers 15% $98,600
Medical Scientists 15% $65,210
Psychiatric Aides 15% $0
Occupational Therapy Aides 14% $29,330
Marketing Managers 14% $115,170
Phlebotomists 14% $34,940
Managers 13% $75,630
Substance Abuse Social Workers 13% $44,880
Environmental Scientists and Specialists 13% $56,990
Occupational Therapists 13% $74,180
Rehabilitation Counselors 12% $29,270
Computer User Support Specialists 12% $48,990
Occupational Therapy Assistants 12% $36,520
Sales Managers 12% $126,260
Hearing Aid Specialists 12% $46,950
Audiologists 12% $77,880
Healthcare Social Workers 12% $52,410
Nurse Anesthetists 12% $194,750
Psychology Professors 11% $69,010
Exercise Physiologists 11% $53,660
Community Health Workers 11% $43,460
Radiation Therapists 11% $73,310
Dentists 11% $192,440
Health Diagnosing and Treating Practitioners 11% $68,510
Dispensing Opticians 11% $34,330
Administrative Services Managers 11% $103,360
Medical Secretaries 11% $35,710
Optometrists 11% $115,760
Clergy 11% $50,770
Computer Workers 10% $71,050
Speech-Language Pathologists 10% $69,780
Dental Hygienists 10% $66,180
Dental Assistants 10% $38,150
Engineers 10% $83,640
Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 10% $77,090
Counselors 10% $43,760
Athletic Trainers 10% $48,960
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians 9% $49,890
Medical Records and Health Information Technicians 9% $40,300
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists 9% $64,680
Ambulance Drivers and Attendants 9% $23,790
Dietitians and Nutritionists 9% $56,190
Medical Appliance Technicians 9% $35,360
Registered Nurses 8% $70,150
Podiatrists 8% $192,920
Health Technologists and Technicians 8% $41,290
Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors 8% $28,270
Fine Artists 8% $0
Psychiatric Technicians 8% $33,760
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers 8% $50,920
Family and General Practitioners 8% $208,000
Chiropractors 8% $70,980
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians 8% $29,680
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians 8% $39,150
Healthcare Support Workers 8% $34,590
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians 8% $0
Surgical Technologists 7% $52,800
Social Work Professors 7% $57,400
Medical Equipment Preparers 7% $35,170
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists 7% $0
Pharmacy Technicians 7% $32,650
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists 6% $68,600
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians 5% $59,510
Physicians and Surgeons 5% $208,000
Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 4% $32,640
Office and Administrative Support Worker Supervisors 4% $53,120
Nursing Assistants 4% $29,240
Nuclear Medicine Technologists 3% $80,770
Recreational Therapists 3% $43,950
Dental Laboratory Technicians 2% $37,970
Pharmacists 2% $131,450
Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators 0% $61,750
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 0% $45,310
Computer Programmers -2% $75,480
Dietetic Technicians -3% $30,320
Medical Transcriptionists -9% $40,110

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