Health Professions Doctor’s Degrees
There are 3,763 colleges and universities across the nation that offer adoctor’s degree in Health Professions. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and43% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 7.8% of Health Professions graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Health Professions Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 994,689 students earned theirHealth Professions majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Health Professions at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 144,546 |
| Associate’s Degree | 186,752 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 253,795 |
| Master’s Degree | 256,537 |
| Doctor’s Degree (this page) | 89,612 |
Earnings of Health Professions Majors With Doctor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with adoctor’s degree in Health Professions of $53,248 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $56,500 |
| 4 years | $53,248 |
| 5 years | $61,168 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for Health Professions students with their doctor’s degree.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor’s degree in Health Professions. About 77.2% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 2,392 |
| Women | 8,088 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Health Professions graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,188 | 49.5% |
| Asian | 986 | 9.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 989 | 9.4% |
| Black or African American | 1,614 | 15.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 45 | 0.4% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 28 | 0.3% |
| Two or More Races | 331 | 3.2% |
| Race Unknown | 481 | 4.6% |
| International Students | 818 | 7.8% |
This degree is moderately popular with international students. Around 7.8% of graduates are in this category.
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Most Popular Health Professions Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 3,878 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in Health Professions. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Health Professions students seeking a doctor's degree is Chamberlain University-Illinois. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13,506 people received their doctor's degree in Health Professions from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Health Professions here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Capella University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Health Professions. This school awarded 12,709 doctor's degrees in Health Professions in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Western Governors University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Health Professions. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12,084 people received their doctor's degree in Health Professions from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Health Professions here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ivy Tech Community College is a popular choice for Health Professions majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11,076 people received their doctor's degree in Health Professions from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Health Professions here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ultimate Medical Academy comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Health Professions. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10,732 people received their doctor's degree in Health Professions from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Grand Canyon University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Health Professions. This school awarded 8,143 doctor's degrees in Health Professions in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Health Professions here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Walden University is a popular choice for Health Professions majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6,466 people received their doctor's degree in Health Professions from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Health Professions here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Phoenix-Arizona comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Health Professions. This school awarded 5,221 doctor's degrees in Health Professions in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Health Professions here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
NUC University is a popular choice for Health Professions majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 5,120 doctor's degrees in Health Professions in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Purdue University Global is a popular choice for Health Professions majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 4,637 doctor's degrees in Health Professions in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
DeVry University-Illinois is a popular choice for Health Professions majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4,605 people received their doctor's degree in Health Professions from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Health Professions here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas at Arlington comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Health Professions. This school awarded 3,877 doctor's degrees in Health Professions in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Health Professions here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Southern New Hampshire University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Health Professions. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3,522 people received their doctor's degree in Health Professions from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Health Professions here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale is a popular choice for Health Professions majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 3,107 doctor's degrees in Health Professions in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Nova Southeastern University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Health Professions. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2,982 people received their doctor's degree in Health Professions from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Health Professions here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of South Florida is a popular choice for Health Professions majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 2,952 doctor's degrees in Health Professions in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Health Professions here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Central Florida is a popular choice for Health Professions majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 2,765 doctor's degrees in Health Professions in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Cincinnati-Main Campus is a popular choice for Health Professions majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 2,668 doctor's degrees in Health Professions in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Unitek College is a popular choice for Health Professions majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2,589 people received their doctor's degree in Health Professions from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Health Professions here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ohio State University-Main Campus comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Health Professions. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2,587 people received their doctor's degree in Health Professions from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
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References
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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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