Master’s Degrees in Allied Health Professions
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Education Levels of Allied Health Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 13,307 people earned their master's degree in allied health. This earns it the #18 spot on the list of the most popular master'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 | 13,307 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 671 |
| Graduate Certificate | 114 |
Earnings of Allied Health Majors With Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in allied health is $101,256. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $95,547 and the high is $108,047.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a master's degree in allied health is $109,092. The school you go to and how long it takes you to graduate, among other things, can cause this number to vary. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $134,581 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $87,842.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in allied health. About 73.8% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 3,490 |
| Women | 9,817 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of allied health master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1,209 |
| Black or African American | 553 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,219 |
| White | 8,818 |
| International Students | 103 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 1,405 |
Most Popular Allied Health Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 401 colleges that offer a master’s degree in allied health. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Nova Southeastern University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for allied health majors who are seeking their master's degree. Each year, around 20,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $34,500 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,062 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 233 people received their master's degree in allied health from NUS Florida. About 72% of this group were women, and 36% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for allied health majors who are seeking their master's degree is Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences. Roughly 7,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $36,060 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $23,850 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 227 people received their master's degree in allied health from MCPHS University. Of these students, 76% were women and 23% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for allied health majors who are seeking their master'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, 181 people received their master's degree in allied health from A T Still University of Health Sciences. About 73% of this group were women, and 41% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Touro College is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in allied health. Each year, around 11,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $18,560 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,068 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 175 people received their master's degree in allied health from Touro. About 73% of this group were women, and 31% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Pace University - New York is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in allied health. Roughly 12,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $48,152 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $25,560 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 137 people received their master's degree in allied health from Pace University. Of these students, 79% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Thomas Jefferson University is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in allied health. Roughly 8,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $43,100 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,509 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 134 people received their master's degree in allied health from Thomas Jefferson University. Of these students, 79% were women and 40% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 7th most popular school in the country for allied health majors who are seeking their master's degree is Midwestern University - Glendale. Each year, around 3,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 123 people received their master's degree in allied health from Midwestern University - Glendale. Of these students, 69% were women and 28% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in allied health. Roughly 32,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,857 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,002 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 117 people received their master's degree in allied health from UT Rio Grande Valley. Around 69% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 73% were women.
Barry University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in allied health. Roughly 7,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $32,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,820 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 100 people received their master's degree in allied health from Barry University. About 77% of this group were women, and 39% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Arcadia University is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in allied health. Each year, around 3,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $46,430 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,457 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 100 people received their master's degree in allied health from Arcadia. Of these students, 86% were women and 21% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Saint Francis University is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in allied health. Each year, around 2,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $39,820 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,290 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 100 people received their master's degree in allied health from Saint Francis. Of these students, 85% were women and 8% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Washington - Seattle Campus is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in allied health. Each year, around 48,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,189 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,004 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 97 people received their master's degree in allied health from UW Seattle. About 58% of this group were women, and 22% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Yale University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in allied health. Roughly 12,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,250 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $46,900 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 96 people received their master's degree in allied health from Yale. About 75% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Western University of Health Sciences comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in allied health. Roughly 3,800 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 95 people received their master's degree in allied health from Western University of Health Sciences. Of these students, 68% were women and 54% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 14th most popular school in the country for allied health majors who are seeking their master's degree is Lincoln Memorial University. Roughly 4,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $24,720 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,160 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 95 people received their master's degree in allied health from LMU. Of these students, 72% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 16th most popular school in the country for allied health majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Alabama at Birmingham. Roughly 22,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,832 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,424 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 92 people received their master's degree in allied health from UAB. Of these students, 82% were women and 9% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 17th most popular school in the country for allied health majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Nebraska Medical Center. Each year, around 3,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,340 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,207 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 89 people received their master's degree in allied health from UNMC. Of these students, 77% were women and 9% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Duke University is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in allied health. Each year, around 16,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,435 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $60,220 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 89 people received their master's degree in allied health from Duke. About 81% of this group were women, and 38% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 19th most popular school in the country for allied health majors who are seeking their master's degree is Stony Brook University. Each year, around 26,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 88 people received their master's degree in allied health from SUNY Stony Brook. Of these students, 74% were women and 46% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The University of Texas Medical Branch is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in allied health. Roughly 3,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,494 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,042 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 88 people received their master's degree in allied health from UTMB Galveston. Around 44% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 81% were women.
Allied Health Focus Areas
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| 11,069 | |
| 1,680 | |
| 131 | |
| 127 | |
| 109 |
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| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
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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.
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