Master’s Degrees in Allied Health Professions
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Education Levels of Allied Health Majors
In 2020-2021, 12,328 master's degrees were awarded to allied health majors. 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 | 12,328 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 533 |
| Graduate Certificate | 89 |
Earnings of Allied Health Majors With Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in allied health is $101,254. 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 $108,044.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for allied health majors who have their master's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in allied health. About 72.3% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 3,410 |
| Women | 8,918 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of allied health master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1,079 |
| Black or African American | 473 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,049 |
| White | 8,180 |
| International Students | 117 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 1,430 |
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 $33,510 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,153 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 233 people received their master's degree in allied health from NUS Florida. About 74% of this group were women, and 32% 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 $34,700 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,950 per year. The allied health program at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences awarded 227 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 72% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 181 master's degrees were handed out to allied health majors at A T Still University of Health Sciences. Around 39% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 62% were women.
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 $18,283 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,708 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 175 master's degrees were handed out to allied health majors at Touro. Around 31% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 66% were women.
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 $46,978 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $33,000 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 137 master's degrees were handed out to allied health majors at Pace University. Of these students, 70% were women and 31% 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 $41,900 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,068 per year. The allied health program at Thomas Jefferson University awarded 134 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 23% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 78% were women.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 123 master's degrees were handed out to allied health majors at Midwestern University - Glendale. Of these students, 66% were women and 26% 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 117 master's degrees were handed out to allied health majors at UT Rio Grande Valley. About 68% of this group were women, and 67% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $31,200 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,820 per year. The allied health program at Barry University awarded 100 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 39% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 83% were women.
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 $38,852 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,920 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 100 master's degrees were handed out to allied health majors at Saint Francis. Around 5% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 83% were women.
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 $45,520 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,311 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 100 master's degrees were handed out to allied health majors at Arcadia. Of these students, 76% were women and 20% 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 $10,927 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,605 per year. The allied health program at University of Washington - Seattle Campus awarded 97 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 27% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 54% were women.
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 $59,950 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $45,700 per year. The allied health program at Yale University awarded 96 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 73% of this group were women, and 26% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $23,760 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,654 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 95 people received their master's degree in allied health from LMU. Of these students, 69% were women and 18% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. The allied health program at Western University of Health Sciences awarded 95 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 68% were women and 65% 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 $8,568 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,100 per year. The allied health program at University of Alabama at Birmingham awarded 92 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 11% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 72% were women.
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 $58,085 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $57,900 per year. The allied health program at Duke University awarded 89 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 47% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 74% were women.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 89 master's degrees were handed out to allied health majors at UNMC. About 71% of this group were women, and 10% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $7,018 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,917 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 88 master's degrees were handed out to allied health majors at UTMB Galveston. Of these students, 81% were women and 47% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 88 master's degrees were handed out to allied health majors at SUNY Stony Brook. Around 39% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.
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| Nursing | 51,608 |
| Public Health | 16,133 |
| Health/Medical Admin Services | 15,736 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 14,517 |
| Communication Sciences | 9,211 |
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*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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