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Health Professions Schools in Georgia

5,701 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 32 majors commonly available.

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Education Levels of Health Professions Majors in Georgia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 3,440
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 2,018
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 2,018
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 2,018
Post-Master’s Certificate 243
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 243
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Gender Distribution

In Georgia, 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 Georgia is as follows:

  • Asian: 8.9%
  • Black or African American: 22.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.4%
  • White: 50.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.6%
  • Other Races: 5.4%
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Jobs for Health Professions Grads in Georgia

606,080 people in the state and 22,470,500 in the nation are employed in jobs related to health professions.

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Wages for Health Professions Jobs in Georgia

Health Professions grads earn an average of $63,870 in the state and $62,500 nationwide.

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

#1

Emory University

Atlanta
928 Degrees in Major Awarded
90% Graduation Rate
13,997 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $22,597. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.40%. It takes the average student 4.12 years to graduate.

#2

Augusta University

Augusta
777 Degrees in Major Awarded
31% Graduation Rate
8,920 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.81 years. The full-time teacher rate is 71%. 93% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#3

South University's online programs

Savannah
760 Degrees in Major Awarded
2% Graduation Rate
5,405 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 7%. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $26,001 a year.

#4

Mercer University

Macon
534 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
9,006 Total Students

An average student at Mercer will pay a net price of $20,853. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 96% are considered full time.

#5

Life University

Marietta
423 Degrees in Major Awarded
33% Graduation Rate
2,761 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. Graduates earn an average $35,334 after graduation. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 6.10%.

#6

Georgia State University

Atlanta
417 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
36,360 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 5.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Graduates earn an average $34,072 after graduation. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 95% of students receive it.

#7

University of Georgia

Athens
336 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
39,147 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 1.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 93% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

#8

South University, Savannah

Savannah
241 Degrees in Major Awarded
21% Graduation Rate
818 Total Students

100% of students get financical aid. Graduates earn an average $26,001 after graduation. The full-time teacher rate is 56%.

#9

Georgia Southern University

Statesboro
199 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
26,949 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 95% of students receive it. The full-time teacher rate is 84%. The student loan default rate of 5.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#10

Brenau University

Gainesville
135 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
2,813 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 6.10%. The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. This private institution charges an average net price of $22,402.

Health Professions Careers in GA

Some of the careers health professions majors go into include:

Job Title GA Job Growth GA Median Salary
Physician Assistants 43% $104,460
Nurse Practitioners 39% $104,360
Orthotists and Prosthetists 33% $64,580
Nursing Instructors and Professors 33% $67,370
Respiratory Therapists 31% $57,140
Hearing Aid Specialists 29% $37,340
Physical Therapists 29% $86,310
Software Applications Developers 27% $100,820
Marriage and Family Therapists 27% $68,360
Community Health Workers 26% $38,020
Occupational Therapists 26% $82,880
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers 26% $61,580
Medical and Health Services Managers 25% $96,220
Genetic Counselors 25% $86,230
Dental Hygienists 25% $66,330
Substance Abuse Counselors 25% $0
Nurse Midwives 24% $98,680
Audiologists 24% $71,630
Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 24% $32,570
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians 23% $31,420
Health Technologists and Technicians 23% $44,330
Mental Health Counselors 23% $0
Dentists 23% $149,240
Athletic Trainers 23% $47,110
Veterinarians 22% $84,040
Rehabilitation Counselors 21% $38,500
Dispensing Opticians 20% $32,890
Speech-Language Pathologists 20% $75,900
Optometrists 20% $91,900
Physicists 20% $97,540
Nurse Anesthetists 20% $146,460
Therapists 19% $57,400
Dentists 19% $137,510
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians 19% $33,420
Psychology Professors 19% $70,490
Family and General Practitioners 19% $179,630
Counselors 18% $30,170
Registered Nurses 18% $67,870
Environmental Scientists and Specialists 18% $66,420
Healthcare Social Workers 18% $52,660
Medical Scientists 18% $62,600
Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 17% $71,200
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians 17% $59,250
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians 17% $0
Dietitians and Nutritionists 16% $54,210
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers 16% $59,780
Surgical Technologists 16% $44,450
Marketing Managers 16% $133,530
Administrative Services Managers 16% $100,620
Engineers 16% $92,030
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians 15% $59,900
Physicians and Surgeons 15% $208,000
Radiation Therapists 15% $80,830
Pharmacy Technicians 15% $29,140
Medical Records and Health Information Technicians 15% $36,280
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists 15% $68,470
Sales Managers 15% $128,700
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists 14% $0
Exercise Physiologists 13% $46,030
Computer Workers 13% $85,280
Nuclear Medicine Technologists 12% $74,720
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists 12% $70,850
Dietetic Technicians 12% $24,120
Chiropractors 12% $59,310
Natural Sciences Managers 12% $0
Computer User Support Specialists 12% $49,830
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 11% $41,890
Epidemiologists 11% $61,910
Health Diagnosing and Treating Practitioners 10% $103,840
Computer and Information Research Scientists 10% $96,490
Podiatrists 10% $109,310
Managers 9% $109,920
Pharmacists 9% $122,460
Substance Abuse Social Workers 8% $37,050
Recreational Therapists 8% $42,200
Psychiatric Technicians 6% $29,430
Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators 4% $62,990
Life Scientists 0% $59,180
Computer Programmers -9% $87,770
Respiratory Therapy Technicians -56% $52,120

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