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Health Professions Schools in Delaware

498 Health Professions students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

A Health Professions major is the 3rd most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Health Professions Majors in Delaware

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 396
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 101
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 101
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 101
Post-Master’s Certificate 1
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1

Gender Distribution

In Delaware, 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 Delaware is as follows:

  • Asian: 4.6%
  • Black or African American: 15.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.2%
  • White: 64.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 5.4%
  • Other Races: 6.0%
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Jobs for Health Professions Grads in Delaware

There are 74,030 people in the state and 22,470,500 people in the nation working in health professions jobs.

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Wages for Health Professions Jobs in Delaware

Health Professions grads earn an average of $59,750 in the state and $62,500 nationwide.

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There are 4 colleges in Delaware that offer health professions degrees. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

#1

Wilmington University

New Castle
300 Degrees in Major Awarded
25% Graduation Rate
14,769 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.56 years. Of all the students who attend this school, 66% get financial aid. This private institution charges an average net price of $15,186.

138 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
23,613 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $18,967. 89% of students get financical aid. The 2.10% student loan default rate is lower than average.

#3

Wesley College

Dover
39 Degrees in Major Awarded
31% Graduation Rate
917 Total Students

In their early career, Wesley College grads earn an average salary of $34,960. It takes the average student 4.50 years to graduate. The full-time teacher rate is 100%.

21 Degrees in Major Awarded
34% Graduation Rate
1,184 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 9.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. This private school has an average net price of $17,375. 28% of the teachers are full time.

Health Professions Careers in DE

Some of the careers health professions majors go into include:

Job Title DE Job Growth DE Median Salary
Software Applications Developers 31% $101,680
Physician Assistants 30% $105,940
Respiratory Therapists 28% $66,710
Health Specialties Professors 27% $0
Nurse Practitioners 27% $105,390
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers 22% $72,160
Computer and Information Research Scientists 22% $0
Mental Health Counselors 22% $0
Physical Therapists 21% $93,160
Nursing Instructors and Professors 21% $0
Substance Abuse Counselors 18% $0
Health Technologists and Technicians 18% $45,370
Speech-Language Pathologists 18% $78,620
Psychology Professors 17% $0
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians 16% $34,040
Medical and Health Services Managers 15% $114,480
Occupational Therapists 15% $84,890
Healthcare Social Workers 15% $55,510
Natural Sciences Managers 15% $0
Marketing Managers 14% $150,440
Radiation Therapists 14% $97,990
Optometrists 14% $100,670
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists 14% $74,780
Dietetic Technicians 14% $32,320
Registered Nurses 14% $73,030
Community Health Workers 14% $40,030
Rehabilitation Counselors 14% $34,020
Substance Abuse Social Workers 13% $47,400
Veterinarians 13% $110,020
Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 12% $74,390
Dietitians and Nutritionists 12% $65,080
Marriage and Family Therapists 12% $51,830
Dentists 11% $208,000
Administrative Services Managers 11% $111,510
Recreational Therapists 11% $42,650
Athletic Trainers 11% $47,000
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists 11% $0
Nurse Anesthetists 11% $169,140
Managers 10% $124,710
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 10% $53,660
Pharmacy Technicians 10% $31,730
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians 10% $0
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians 10% $53,140
Environmental Scientists and Specialists 10% $56,030
Computer User Support Specialists 9% $55,860
Medical Records and Health Information Technicians 9% $44,270
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists 8% $70,530
Surgical Technologists 8% $46,860
Sales Managers 8% $161,000
Physicians and Surgeons 7% $208,000
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians 7% $35,460
Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 7% $37,490
Dental Hygienists 7% $77,820
Family and General Practitioners 7% $196,080
Computer Workers 5% $0
Dispensing Opticians 5% $35,320
Pharmacists 2% $125,530
Engineers 0% $0
Exercise Physiologists 0% $39,630
Chiropractors 0% $75,380
Podiatrists 0% $152,440
Nuclear Medicine Technologists 0% $80,330
Audiologists 0% $90,220
Social Work Professors 0% $75,100
Physicists 0% $0
Nurse Midwives 0% $96,860
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers 0% $56,620
Orthotists and Prosthetists 0% $0
Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators -3% $64,130
Computer Programmers -9% $77,260

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