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Doctor's Degree in Allied Health Professions

Doctor’s Degrees in Allied Health Professions

786 Yearly Graduations
$82,893 Median Salary
66% Women
There are 19 schools in the United States where you can get your doctor's degree in allied health. In recent years, the majority of the students getting degrees in this area were female, and 30% were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 1.3% of allied health graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Allied Health Majors

During the most recent year for which data is available, 786 people earned their doctor's degree in allied health. This earns it the #47 spot on the list of the most popular doctor's degree programs in the nation.

The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in allied health at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 14,052
Doctor’s Degree 786
Graduate Certificate 126

Earnings of Allied Health Majors With Doctor’s Degrees

The median salary for graduates holding a doctor's degree in allied health is $82,893. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $68,517 to a high of $106,266.

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Student Debt

The data on debt ranges for allied health majors who have their doctor's degree is not available.

Student Diversity

More women than men pursue their doctor's degree in allied health. About 66.0% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 267
Women 519
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The racial-ethnic distribution of allied health doctor’s degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 52
Black or African American 92
Hispanic or Latino 61
White 507
International Students 10
Other Races/Ethnicities 64
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There are 19 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in allied health. Learn more about the most popular 19 below:

#1

University of Lynchburg

Lynchburg, Virginia
283 Yearly Graduations
$82,893 Average Salary
63% Women

The most popular school in the United States for allied health students seekinga doctor's degree is University of Lynchburg. Roughly 2,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $35,540 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,485 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 283 people received their doctor's degree in allied health from Lynchburg. Of these students, 63% were women and 37% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their doctor's degree in allied health at University of Lynchburg make a median salary of 82,893.

82 Yearly Graduations
$82,893 Average Salary
68% Women

The 2nd most popular school in the country for allied health majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is A T Still University of Health Sciences. Each year, around 3,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 82 people received their doctor's degree in allied health from A T Still University of Health Sciences. Of these students, 68% were women and 26% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. A T Still University of Health Sciences allied health graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $82,893.

33 Yearly Graduations
$82,893 Average Salary
55% Women

Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in allied health. Roughly 7,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $37,620 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,840 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 33 people received their doctor's degree in allied health from MCPHS University. About 55% of this group were women, and 27% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that MCPHS University graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $82,893.

#4

Lincoln Memorial University

Harrogate, Tennessee
27 Yearly Graduations
$82,893 Average Salary
45% Women

Lincoln Memorial University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in allied health. Roughly 4,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $25,680 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,451 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 27 people received their doctor's degree in allied health from LMU. About 45% of this group were women, and 9% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their doctor's degree in allied health at Lincoln Memorial University make a median salary of 82,893.

#5

Indiana State University

Terre Haute, Indiana
22 Yearly Graduations
$82,893 Average Salary
83% Women

Indiana State University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in allied health. Roughly 10,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,712 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,100 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their doctor's degree in allied health from Indiana State. Around 44% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 83% were women. Those who complete their doctor's degree in allied health at Indiana State University make a median salary of 82,893.

#6

Baylor University

Waco, Texas
19 Yearly Graduations
$82,893 Average Salary
25% Women

Baylor University is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in allied health. Roughly 19,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,844 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $41,130 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their doctor's degree in allied health from Baylor. Of these students, 25% were women and 10% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Baylor graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $82,893.

18 Yearly Graduations
$82,893 Average Salary
77% Women

Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in allied health. Roughly 1,100 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their doctor's degree in allied health from RMUoHP. About 77% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that RMUoHP graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $82,893.

#8

Temple University

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
14 Yearly Graduations
$82,893 Average Salary
30% Women

Temple University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in allied health. Roughly 37,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $21,023 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,042 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their doctor's degree in allied health from Temple. About 30% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their doctor's degree in allied health at Temple University make a median salary of 82,893.

#9

Moravian College

Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
12 Yearly Graduations
$82,893 Average Salary
71% Women

Moravian College is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in allied health. Roughly 2,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $50,069 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,504 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their doctor's degree in allied health from Moravian. Of these students, 71% were women and 21% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Moravian graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $82,893.

#10

University of Idaho

Moscow, Idaho
8 Yearly Graduations
$82,893 Average Salary
67% Women

University of Idaho comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in allied health. Roughly 10,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,540 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,272 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their doctor's degree in allied health from U of I. Of these students, 67% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that U of I graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $82,893.

7 Yearly Graduations
$82,893 Average Salary
56% Women

Florida International University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in allied health. Each year, around 58,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,721 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,119 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their doctor's degree in allied health from FIU. About 56% of this group were women, and 56% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Florida International University allied health graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $82,893.

#12

Mayo Clinic School of Medicine

Rochester, Minnesota
4 Yearly Graduations
$82,893 Average Salary
100% Women

The 12th most popular school in the country for allied health majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Mayo Clinic School of Medicine. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,908 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,804 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in allied health from Mayo Clinic School of Medicine. Those who complete their doctor's degree in allied health at Mayo Clinic School of Medicine make a median salary of 82,893.

#15

Rocky Mountain College

Billings, Montana
0 Yearly Graduations
$82,893 Average Salary
58% Women

Rocky Mountain College is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in allied health. Each year, around 1,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $32,282 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $31,903 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 0 people received their doctor's degree in allied health from Rocky. About 58% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Rocky Mountain College allied health graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $82,893.

0 Yearly Graduations
$82,893 Average Salary
75% Women

Ohio University - Athens Campus comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in allied health. Roughly 25,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,746 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,444 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 0 people received their doctor's degree in allied health from OHIO Athens. About 75% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their doctor's degree in allied health at Ohio University - Athens Campus make a median salary of 82,893.

#15

Touro University Worldwide

Los Alamitos, California
0 Yearly Graduations
$82,893 Average Salary
50% Women

The 15th most popular school in the country for allied health majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Touro University Worldwide. Roughly 2,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,440 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,000 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 0 people received their doctor's degree in allied health from TUW. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women. Those who complete their doctor's degree in allied health at Touro University Worldwide make a median salary of 82,893.

Below are some popular majors that are similar to allied health that offer doctor’s degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Medicine 29,168
Rehabilitation Professions 16,935
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences 13,508
Nursing 13,058
Dentistry 6,928

References

*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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