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Health Professions Schools in Alabama

In 2020-2021, 4,979 students earned their Health Professions degrees in AL.

In this state, Health Professions is the 1st most popular major out of a total 30 majors commonly available.

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Education Levels of Health Professions Majors in Alabama

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 3,213
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 1,504
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 1,504
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 1,504
Post-Master’s Certificate 262
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 262
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Gender Distribution

In Alabama, 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 Alabama is as follows:

  • Asian: 5.4%
  • Black or African American: 16.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 2.8%
  • White: 65.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.9%
  • Other Races: 7.6%
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Jobs for Health Professions Grads in Alabama

In this state, there are 271,420 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 Alabama

In this state, health professions grads earn an average of $54,030. Nationwide, they make an average of $62,500.

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

#1

University of Alabama at Birmingham

Birmingham
1,790 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
22,563 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $39,271 after earning their degree at this institution. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.80%. A typical student attending UAB will pay a net price of $16,530.

#2

University of South Alabama

Mobile
1,306 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
14,224 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.56 years. 95% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. A typical student attending USA will pay a net price of $16,826.

#3

Samford University

Birmingham
385 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
5,729 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $30,072. The student loan default rate is 2.00% which is lower than average. In their early career, Samford grads earn an average salary of $45,778.

#4

Auburn University

Auburn
253 Degrees in Major Awarded
78% Graduation Rate
30,737 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $49,695 after earning their degree at this institution. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.60%. 87% of the teachers are full time.

#5

University of Alabama in Huntsville

Huntsville
218 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
9,999 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 96% of students receive it. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $17,208. The 4.70% student loan default rate is lower than average.

#6

The University of Alabama

Tuscaloosa
195 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
37,840 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1. Graduates earn an average $44,485 after graduation. Most students complete their degree in 4.34 years.

#7

Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine

Dothan
155 Degrees in Major Awarded
705 Total Students
#8

Columbia Southern University

Orange Beach
100 Degrees in Major Awarded
18% Graduation Rate
18,533 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.41 years. 63% of the teachers are full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $52,526 after earning their degree at this institution.

#9

Troy University

Troy
79 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
16,497 Total Students

94% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 7.30%.

#10

University of North Alabama

Florence
75 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
8,086 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 8.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 96% of students receive it.

Health Professions Careers in AL

Some of the careers health professions majors go into include:

Job Title AL Job Growth AL Median Salary
Physician Assistants 37% $94,470
Health Specialties Professors 35% $95,190
Software Applications Developers 34% $93,360
Nurse Practitioners 30% $95,010
Athletic Trainers 26% $40,810
Physical Therapists 24% $88,110
Occupational Therapists 24% $83,320
Respiratory Therapists 22% $49,590
Substance Abuse Counselors 22% $0
Computer and Information Research Scientists 21% $121,990
Nursing Instructors and Professors 20% $64,010
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers 20% $56,350
Speech-Language Pathologists 19% $62,650
Marriage and Family Therapists 19% $38,910
Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 18% $29,740
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers 18% $36,510
Health Technologists and Technicians 18% $39,070
Dental Hygienists 18% $46,920
Dentists 17% $154,400
Community Health Workers 17% $39,850
Optometrists 17% $108,700
Veterinarians 16% $85,430
Substance Abuse Social Workers 16% $34,310
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians 16% $29,550
Healthcare Social Workers 16% $47,900
Radiation Therapists 16% $75,090
Mental Health Counselors 16% $0
Medical and Health Services Managers 16% $90,500
Nurse Anesthetists 15% $160,480
Fine Artists 14% $0
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians 13% $34,680
Dietitians and Nutritionists 13% $54,770
Computer User Support Specialists 13% $46,010
Physicists 13% $116,490
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists 13% $59,650
Registered Nurses 13% $57,930
Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 13% $60,370
Psychology Professors 13% $64,810
Family and General Practitioners 12% $204,560
Dispensing Opticians 12% $30,660
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians 11% $0
Life Scientists 11% $101,670
Audiologists 11% $73,570
Medical Scientists 11% $56,950
Psychiatric Technicians 11% $24,420
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists 11% $0
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians 10% $52,810
Medical Records and Health Information Technicians 10% $33,140
Podiatrists 10% $143,620
Chiropractors 10% $68,470
Pharmacy Technicians 9% $29,040
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists 9% $70,670
Marketing Managers 9% $108,920
Nuclear Medicine Technologists 8% $62,790
Rehabilitation Counselors 8% $42,910
Surgical Technologists 8% $35,970
Physicians and Surgeons 7% $163,790
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 7% $38,010
Sales Managers 7% $103,890
Environmental Scientists and Specialists 7% $60,220
Dietetic Technicians 7% $31,070
Administrative Services Managers 7% $89,520
Clergy 7% $46,690
Managers 6% $101,560
Engineers 5% $116,490
Computer Workers 5% $87,980
Pharmacists 3% $122,390
Dentists 0% $0
Therapists 0% $38,890
Social Work Professors 0% $68,110
Epidemiologists 0% $0
Exercise Physiologists 0% $43,710
Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators -3% $65,650
Computer Programmers -7% $82,410
Recreational Therapists -8% $40,530
Respiratory Therapy Technicians -57% $39,660

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