Doctor’s Degrees in Health Professions
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Education Levels of Health Professions Majors
In 2020-2021, 86,396 earned their doctor's degree in health professions. This makes it the 1st most popular doctor's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in health professions at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 144,198 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 86,396 |
| Graduate Certificate | 15,114 |
Earnings of Health Professions Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a doctor's degree in health professions is $73,008. 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 $61,128 and the high is $100,186.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor's degree in health professions. About 61.3% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 33,468 |
| Women | 52,928 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of health professions doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 15,035 |
| Black or African American | 6,447 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7,175 |
| White | 47,010 |
| International Students | 2,707 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 8,022 |
Most Popular Health Professions Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 716 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in health professions. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for health professions majors who are seeking their doctor's degree. Each year, around 4,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 1,065 doctor's degrees were handed out to health professions majors at USAHS. Around 44% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 62% were women.
Nova Southeastern University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in health professions. Roughly 20,800 attend the school each year. 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, 966 people received their doctor's degree in health professions from NUS Florida. Around 57% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 64% were women.
Rutgers University - New Brunswick comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in health professions. Each year, around 50,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,536 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,180 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 965 people received their doctor's degree in health professions from Rutgers New Brunswick. About 62% of this group were women, and 54% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in health professions. Roughly 4,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,211 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 941 doctor's degrees were handed out to health professions majors at LECOM. Of these students, 47% were women and 39% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Illinois at Chicago comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in health professions. Each year, around 33,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,253 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,927 per year. The health professions program at University of Illinois at Chicago awarded 868 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 47% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 62% were women.
University of Southern California is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in health professions. Each year, around 46,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,446 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $60,446 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 816 doctor's degrees were handed out to health professions majors at USC. Of these students, 60% were women and 57% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in health professions. Each year, around 52,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,532 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,844 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 764 people received their doctor's degree in health professions from UMN Twin Cities. About 63% of this group were women, and 21% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
A T Still University of Health Sciences comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in health professions. Roughly 3,900 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 736 doctor's degrees were handed out to health professions majors at A T Still University of Health Sciences. Around 32% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 59% were women.
Temple University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in health professions. Each year, around 37,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,488 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,388 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 709 doctor's degrees were handed out to health professions majors at Temple. Of these students, 52% were women and 44% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Western University of Health Sciences is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in health professions. Each year, around 3,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 706 people received their doctor's degree in health professions from Western University of Health Sciences. About 56% of this group were women, and 59% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 11th most popular school in the country for health professions majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Washington - Seattle Campus. Roughly 48,100 attend the school each year. 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 687 doctor's degrees were handed out to health professions majors at UW Seattle. Around 38% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 63% were women.
The 12th most popular school in the country for health professions majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Midwestern University - Glendale. Roughly 3,900 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 686 doctor's degrees were handed out to health professions majors at Midwestern University - Glendale. About 45% of this group were women, and 38% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Florida comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in health professions. Each year, around 53,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,477 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,770 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 682 doctor's degrees were handed out to health professions majors at UF. Around 44% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 60% were women.
Ohio State University - Main Campus comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in health professions. Roughly 61,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,018 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,560 per year. The health professions program at Ohio State University - Main Campus awarded 672 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 26% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 60% were women.
The 15th most popular school in the country for health professions majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Creighton University. Each year, around 8,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $42,618 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,190 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 668 people received their doctor's degree in health professions from Creighton. Around 22% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 64% were women.
Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in health professions. Each year, around 7,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 667 doctor's degrees were handed out to health professions majors at MCPHS University. Of these students, 64% were women and 43% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Midwestern University - Downers Grove comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in health professions. Each year, around 2,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 648 people received their doctor's degree in health professions from Midwestern University - Downers Grove. Around 36% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 56% were women.
University of Maryland - Baltimore is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in health professions. Roughly 7,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,446 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,140 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 630 doctor's degrees were handed out to health professions majors at UMB. Of these students, 66% were women and 45% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 19th most popular school in the country for health professions majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is New York University. Each year, around 52,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $53,770 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $35,982 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 613 people received their doctor's degree in health professions from NYU. About 58% of this group were women, and 49% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Virginia Commonwealth University is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in health professions. Each year, around 29,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,094 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,618 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 611 doctor's degrees were handed out to health professions majors at VCU. Of these students, 60% were women and 35% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Health Professions Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Medicine | 28,623 |
| Rehabilitation Professions | 15,249 |
| Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences | 15,192 |
| Nursing | 10,943 |
| Dentistry | 6,742 |
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