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Health Professions Schools in Colorado

3,873 Health Professions students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In this state, Health Professions is the 2nd most popular major out of a total 30 majors commonly available.

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Education Levels of Health Professions Majors in Colorado

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 2,589
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 1,194
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 1,194
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 1,194
Post-Master’s Certificate 90
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 90
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Gender Distribution

In Colorado, 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 Colorado is as follows:

  • Asian: 6.9%
  • Black or African American: 7.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.7%
  • White: 58.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.1%
  • Other Races: 19.3%
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Jobs for Health Professions Grads in Colorado

In this state, there are 391,710 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 Colorado

Health Professions grads earn an average of $61,630 in the state and $62,500 nationwide.

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

#1

University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus

Denver
1,137 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
24,723 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $14,470. Of all the students who attend this school, 82% get financial aid. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1.

#2

Aspen University

Denver
481 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,563 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 5.00% which is lower than average. The full-time teacher rate is 100%. Graduates earn an average $30,099 after graduation.

#3

American Sentinel University

Aurora
425 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,761 Total Students

11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 13% of the teachers are full time. In their early career, American Sentinel University grads earn an average salary of $76,675.

#4

Regis University

Denver
390 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
6,310 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.20 years. This private school has an average net price of $24,961. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid.

#5

Colorado State University - Global Campus

Greenwood Village
343 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,578 Total Students

26% of the teachers are full time. In their early career, Colorado State University - Global Campus grads earn an average salary of $63,331. The student loan default rate of 2.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#6

Rocky Vista University

Parker
286 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,332 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 100%. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.60%.

#7

Colorado Technical University - Colorado Springs

Colorado Springs
258 Degrees in Major Awarded
23% Graduation Rate
28,244 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 85% of students receive it. The average student takes 4.23 years to complete their degree at Colorado Technical University - Colorado Springs. In their early career, Colorado Technical University - Colorado Springs grads earn an average salary of $29,625.

#8

Colorado State University - Fort Collins

Fort Collins
99 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
32,428 Total Students

16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.60%. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $18,679.

#9

University of Colorado at Colorado Springs

Colorado Springs
83 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
12,380 Total Students

The average student takes 4.57 years to complete their degree at UCCS. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 85% of students receive it. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1.

#10

University of Northern Colorado

Greeley
82 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
11,460 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.47 years to graduate. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. A typical student attending University of Northern Colorado will pay a net price of $15,570.

Health Professions Careers in CO

Some of the careers health professions majors go into include:

Job Title CO Job Growth CO Median Salary
Genetic Counselors 50% $81,720
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians 47% $69,000
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers 46% $84,660
Nurse Practitioners 46% $105,560
Physical Therapists 44% $81,460
Physician Assistants 38% $103,070
Health Technologists and Technicians 38% $42,870
Athletic Trainers 37% $48,450
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians 37% $36,060
Orthotists and Prosthetists 36% $51,900
Therapists 36% $58,490
Nursing Instructors and Professors 36% $59,140
Health Specialties Professors 36% $116,840
Healthcare Social Workers 36% $50,500
Registered Nurses 36% $72,870
Surgical Technologists 35% $53,020
Health Diagnosing and Treating Practitioners 35% $56,560
Radiation Therapists 35% $92,370
Clergy 35% $54,580
Respiratory Therapists 34% $62,200
Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 34% $84,410
Mental Health Counselors 34% $0
Substance Abuse Counselors 33% $0
Marriage and Family Therapists 33% $65,120
Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 32% $38,300
Substance Abuse Social Workers 32% $45,440
Exercise Physiologists 32% $47,620
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians 32% $0
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists 32% $0
Occupational Therapists 32% $86,740
Dietitians and Nutritionists 32% $59,630
Community Health Workers 32% $38,830
Psychology Professors 31% $60,510
Audiologists 31% $86,660
Social Work Professors 31% $60,210
Software Applications Developers 31% $104,980
Medical and Health Services Managers 30% $108,660
Speech-Language Pathologists 30% $87,080
Dispensing Opticians 30% $38,270
Optometrists 30% $131,190
Medical Records and Health Information Technicians 29% $46,990
Rehabilitation Counselors 28% $46,610
Counselors 27% $52,570
Recreational Therapists 27% $47,200
Dietetic Technicians 27% $25,770
Computer User Support Specialists 27% $56,700
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians 26% $36,960
Nurse Anesthetists 26% $175,710
Pharmacy Technicians 26% $36,090
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists 26% $78,930
Veterinarians 25% $90,630
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers 24% $47,400
Medical Scientists 24% $59,350
Environmental Scientists and Specialists 24% $86,190
Fine Artists 23% $37,720
Computer and Information Research Scientists 23% $117,330
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 22% $51,550
Physicians and Surgeons 22% $208,000
Pharmacists 22% $127,490
Marketing Managers 21% $161,870
Administrative Services Managers 20% $113,320
Computer Workers 20% $99,840
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists 20% $79,630
Dental Hygienists 19% $86,850
Dentists 18% $131,090
Epidemiologists 18% $61,040
Nuclear Medicine Technologists 18% $85,960
Physicists 18% $100,850
Chiropractors 17% $56,410
Life Scientists 17% $49,550
Engineers 17% $111,020
Managers 16% $127,750
Sales Managers 16% $145,520
Natural Sciences Managers 15% $127,080
Family and General Practitioners 15% $208,000
Psychiatric Technicians 15% $37,360
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians 14% $62,320
Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators 13% $70,720
Computer Programmers 0% $92,680

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