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Health Professions Schools in California

19,343 Health Professions students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

As a degree choice, Health Professions is the 1st most popular major in the state.

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Education Levels of Health Professions Majors in California

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 10,553
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 7,741
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 7,741
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 7,741
Post-Master’s Certificate 1,049
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1,049
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Gender Distribution

In California, 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 California is as follows:

  • Asian: 27.1%
  • Black or African American: 7.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 17.0%
  • White: 32.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 4.1%
  • Other Races: 11.8%
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Jobs for Health Professions Grads in California

In this state, there are 2,811,450 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 California

Health Professions grads earn an average of $76,450 in the state and $62,500 nationwide.

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

#1

University of Southern California

Los Angeles
1,795 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
46,287 Total Students

An average student at USC will pay a net price of $32,569. 9 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Most students complete their degree in 4.17 years.

#2

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

San Marcos
1,515 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,711 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 0.90% which is lower than average. 28% of the teachers are full time.

#3

Western University of Health Sciences

Pomona
936 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,813 Total Students

82% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate of 0.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#4

University of California - San Francisco

San Francisco
934 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,201 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 66% are considered full time. The 1.00% student loan default rate is lower than average.

#5

Loma Linda University

Loma Linda
925 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,468 Total Students

94% of the teachers are full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $78,124 after earning their degree at this institution. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.60%.

#6

University of California - Los Angeles

Los Angeles
737 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
44,589 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 73% get financial aid. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $15,023. Most students complete their degree in 4.15 years.

#7

University of the Pacific

Stockton
544 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
6,263 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 1.70% which is lower than average. The full-time teacher rate is 53%. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1.

#8

West Coast University - Orange County

Anaheim
528 Degrees in Major Awarded
36% Graduation Rate
4,330 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. The full-time teacher rate is 19%. The student loan default rate of 0.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#9

Pacific College of Health and Science

San Diego
477 Degrees in Major Awarded
967 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $25,682. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $23,929 after earning their degree at this institution. 18% of the teachers are full time.

#10

Samuel Merritt University

Oakland
413 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,050 Total Students

9 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 52%. In their early career, Samuel Merritt University grads earn an average salary of $124,182.

Health Professions Careers in CA

Some of the careers health professions majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Software Applications Developers 40% $123,630
Nurse Practitioners 35% $126,890
Physician Assistants 34% $118,500
Health Specialties Professors 30% $142,500
Physical Therapists 29% $97,610
Nurse Anesthetists 29% $197,640
Nursing Instructors and Professors 26% $96,580
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers 26% $91,380
Respiratory Therapists 25% $78,560
Therapists 25% $45,330
Occupational Therapists 25% $97,260
Medical and Health Services Managers 25% $116,080
Health Technologists and Technicians 24% $44,850
Marriage and Family Therapists 24% $48,080
Athletic Trainers 24% $56,910
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists 23% $91,660
Computer and Information Research Scientists 22% $128,370
Health Diagnosing and Treating Practitioners 21% $68,750
Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 21% $32,050
Healthcare Social Workers 21% $73,970
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians 21% $40,020
Veterinarians 20% $107,880
Dietitians and Nutritionists 20% $75,830
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians 19% $0
Optometrists 19% $111,790
Substance Abuse Counselors 19% $0
Mental Health Counselors 18% $0
Dentists 18% $156,480
Audiologists 18% $99,300
Dispensing Opticians 18% $39,310
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists 18% $0
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 17% $55,770
Physicists 17% $112,980
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians 17% $39,560
Psychology Professors 17% $109,340
Counselors 17% $48,520
Dental Hygienists 17% $102,510
Speech-Language Pathologists 16% $92,750
Substance Abuse Social Workers 16% $56,000
Registered Nurses 16% $104,410
Computer User Support Specialists 16% $61,540
Medical Records and Health Information Technicians 16% $47,030
Dentists 16% $125,860
Marketing Managers 16% $156,450
Fine Artists 15% $65,190
Surgical Technologists 15% $60,340
Pharmacy Technicians 14% $40,120
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians 14% $56,520
Dietetic Technicians 14% $31,600
Computer Workers 14% $98,010
Community Health Workers 13% $45,270
Medical Scientists 13% $99,100
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers 13% $63,000
Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 13% $100,850
Nuclear Medicine Technologists 13% $112,890
Administrative Services Managers 13% $106,230
Rehabilitation Counselors 12% $30,530
Family and General Practitioners 12% $195,060
Environmental Scientists and Specialists 12% $87,080
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians 12% $68,510
Chiropractors 11% $63,170
Natural Sciences Managers 11% $150,350
Managers 11% $129,300
Life Scientists 11% $94,220
Physicians and Surgeons 10% $204,190
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists 10% $87,240
Sales Managers 10% $116,020
Engineers 9% $107,300
Radiation Therapists 9% $112,870
Clergy 9% $61,990
Pharmacists 8% $144,660
Recreational Therapists 6% $79,890
Psychiatric Technicians 5% $68,090
Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators -2% $72,380
Computer Programmers -5% $95,370

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