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Health Professions Schools in Idaho

551 students earned Health Professions degrees in Idaho in the 2020-2021 year.

In this state, Health Professions is the 2nd most popular major out of a total 27 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Health Professions Majors in Idaho

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 344
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 180
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 180
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 180
Post-Master’s Certificate 27
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 27

Gender Distribution

In Idaho, 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 Idaho is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.5%
  • Black or African American: 1.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.8%
  • White: 79.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.0%
  • Other Races: 8.7%
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Jobs for Health Professions Grads in Idaho

In this state, there are 101,590 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 Idaho

In this state, health professions grads earn an average of $59,060. Nationwide, they make an average of $62,500.

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

385 Degrees in Major Awarded
32% Graduation Rate
11,766 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $17,410. 95% of the teachers are full time. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

68 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
24,069 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 84% of students receive it. It takes the average student 4.59 years to graduate. A typical student attending Boise State will pay a net price of $16,153.

63 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
2,109 Total Students

18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The student loan default rate of 2.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

35 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
10,791 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $39,320 after earning their degree at this institution. 89% of the teachers are full time.

Health Professions Careers in ID

Some of the careers health professions majors go into include:

Job Title ID Job Growth ID Median Salary
Respiratory Therapists 52% $57,550
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers 37% $78,620
Nurse Practitioners 35% $102,830
Computer and Information Research Scientists 33% $129,400
Radiation Therapists 33% $88,000
Nurse Midwives 33% $70,590
Physician Assistants 32% $104,290
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians 31% $57,620
Nursing Instructors and Professors 31% $71,130
Software Applications Developers 30% $83,510
Registered Nurses 29% $66,780
Health Specialties Professors 29% $78,080
Athletic Trainers 29% $40,260
Dietetic Technicians 27% $25,900
Medical and Health Services Managers 26% $86,160
Physical Therapists 26% $78,760
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists 26% $0
Surgical Technologists 25% $47,820
Social Work Professors 25% $0
Healthcare Social Workers 25% $55,780
Clergy 25% $44,660
Hearing Aid Specialists 25% $47,320
Physicists 25% $111,110
Medical Records and Health Information Technicians 24% $38,390
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians 24% $0
Speech-Language Pathologists 23% $72,880
Occupational Therapists 23% $82,350
Psychiatric Technicians 23% $29,740
Pharmacy Technicians 23% $35,470
Nuclear Medicine Technologists 22% $77,100
Dispensing Opticians 22% $30,780
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists 21% $71,140
Medical Scientists 21% $67,520
Dietitians and Nutritionists 21% $52,940
Health Technologists and Technicians 21% $49,150
Community Health Workers 20% $37,890
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers 20% $54,310
Health Diagnosing and Treating Practitioners 20% $56,490
Substance Abuse Social Workers 19% $46,650
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians 19% $29,900
Mental Health Counselors 18% $0
Pharmacists 17% $123,120
Veterinarians 17% $89,650
Orthotists and Prosthetists 17% $68,300
Life Scientists 17% $0
Recreational Therapists 17% $35,390
Administrative Services Managers 16% $70,440
Sales Managers 15% $89,270
Computer User Support Specialists 15% $44,730
Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 15% $35,060
Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 14% $66,140
Physicians and Surgeons 14% $208,000
Marriage and Family Therapists 14% $53,370
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 14% $44,190
Marketing Managers 13% $86,230
Managers 13% $79,330
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists 11% $70,260
Substance Abuse Counselors 11% $0
Computer Workers 11% $78,090
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians 11% $42,420
Family and General Practitioners 10% $208,000
Psychology Professors 10% $84,460
Rehabilitation Counselors 9% $42,390
Environmental Scientists and Specialists 8% $57,610
Engineers 8% $111,050
Nurse Anesthetists 8% $147,960
Dentists 6% $161,750
Optometrists 6% $105,990
Natural Sciences Managers 5% $90,500
Dental Hygienists 4% $74,480
Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators 2% $62,800
Dentists 0% $0
Podiatrists 0% $0
Orthodontists 0% $184,760
Chiropractors 0% $68,530
Epidemiologists 0% $0
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons 0% $0
Exercise Physiologists 0% $0
Fine Artists 0% $0
Audiologists 0% $79,090
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians 0% $28,160
Genetic Counselors 0% $0
Counselors 0% $0
Therapists 0% $0
Computer Programmers -5% $69,260
Nuclear Technicians -8% $73,620
Respiratory Therapy Technicians -50% $0

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