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Health Professions Schools in Illinois

13,442 Health Professions students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In terms of popularity, Health Professions is the 2nd most popular major in the state out of a total 34 majors commonly available.

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Education Levels of Health Professions Majors in Illinois

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 8,388
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 4,306
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 4,306
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 4,306
Post-Master’s Certificate 748
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 748
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Gender Distribution

In Illinois, 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 Illinois is as follows:

  • Asian: 11.5%
  • Black or African American: 11.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.3%
  • White: 56.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.9%
  • Other Races: 10.8%
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Jobs for Health Professions Grads in Illinois

In this state, there are 847,790 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 Illinois

In this state, health professions grads earn an average of $60,500. Nationwide, they make an average of $62,500.

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

#1

Chamberlain University - Illinois

Addison
4,663 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
29,481 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $28,605. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 12% are considered full time. 20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#2

University of Illinois at Chicago

Chicago
1,407 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
33,518 Total Students

In their early career, UIC grads earn an average salary of $49,099. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 85% of students receive it. The student loan default rate is 2.50% which is lower than average.

#3

Midwestern University - Downers Grove

Downers Grove
781 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,980 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

#4

Rush University

Chicago
729 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,816 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $65,683 after earning their degree at this institution. 5 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.30%.

#5

Benedictine University

Lisle
644 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
3,779 Total Students

88% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.90%. It takes the average student 4.30 years to graduate.

#6

Northwestern University

Evanston
629 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
22,603 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $23,279. Graduates earn an average $67,867 after graduation. 66% of students get financical aid.

#7

Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science

North Chicago
530 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,099 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 65% are considered full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.10%.

#8

Loyola University Chicago

Chicago
399 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
16,893 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. The full-time teacher rate is 50%. This private institution charges an average net price of $36,434.

#9

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

Edwardsville
306 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
12,860 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 5.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Most students complete their degree in 4.51 years. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1.

#10

DePaul University

Chicago
282 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
21,922 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 3.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $51,054 after earning their degree at this institution. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

Health Professions Careers in IL

Some of the careers health professions majors go into include:

Job Title IL Job Growth IL Median Salary
Nurse Practitioners 38% $103,760
Software Applications Developers 28% $95,420
Orthotists and Prosthetists 28% $77,670
Physician Assistants 25% $105,660
Hearing Aid Specialists 24% $40,710
Genetic Counselors 21% $79,490
Computer and Information Research Scientists 20% $115,290
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians 20% $35,400
Physical Therapists 20% $88,970
Athletic Trainers 19% $42,780
Veterinarians 19% $97,120
Respiratory Therapists 17% $59,540
Nurse Anesthetists 16% $186,560
Registered Nurses 15% $72,250
Nursing Instructors and Professors 15% $63,490
Audiologists 15% $76,180
Nurse Midwives 15% $101,260
Occupational Therapists 15% $84,820
Health Specialties Professors 14% $85,020
Substance Abuse Counselors 13% $0
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers 12% $76,590
Therapists 11% $51,260
Computer User Support Specialists 11% $50,470
Speech-Language Pathologists 10% $74,930
Marriage and Family Therapists 10% $40,090
Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 10% $31,480
Orthodontists 9% $176,410
Dental Hygienists 9% $74,210
Dentists 9% $143,090
Dentists 9% $122,380
Marketing Managers 9% $118,890
Computer Workers 9% $0
Administrative Services Managers 8% $89,840
Sales Managers 8% $118,040
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians 8% $55,480
Mental Health Counselors 8% $0
Healthcare Social Workers 8% $50,880
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians 8% $36,110
Optometrists 7% $113,770
Counselors 7% $34,110
Medical and Health Services Managers 7% $103,700
Dispensing Opticians 7% $34,170
Rehabilitation Counselors 7% $35,590
Chiropractors 7% $79,450
Substance Abuse Social Workers 6% $43,100
Environmental Scientists and Specialists 6% $74,850
Recreational Therapists 6% $44,060
Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 6% $71,340
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians 6% $0
Community Health Workers 6% $38,090
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists 6% $75,960
Pharmacy Technicians 5% $31,940
Dietitians and Nutritionists 5% $58,650
Psychology Professors 5% $79,600
Podiatrists 5% $157,650
Natural Sciences Managers 4% $113,180
Engineers 4% $84,550
Dietetic Technicians 4% $22,930
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists 4% $0
Health Diagnosing and Treating Practitioners 4% $64,100
Clergy 4% $48,120
Fine Artists 4% $44,160
Medical Records and Health Information Technicians 4% $41,520
Exercise Physiologists 4% $52,850
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers 3% $55,930
Family and General Practitioners 3% $205,640
Life Scientists 3% $85,920
Radiation Therapists 2% $85,030
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians 2% $56,780
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists 2% $74,910
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 2% $50,420
Health Technologists and Technicians 2% $43,790
Pharmacists 2% $128,460
Physicists 1% $111,160
Nuclear Medicine Technologists 1% $83,680
Physicians and Surgeons 1% $160,050
Surgical Technologists 1% $47,940
Medical Scientists 1% $75,990
Epidemiologists 0% $81,400
Nuclear Technicians 0% $84,690
Social Work Professors 0% $51,610
Psychiatric Technicians -4% $42,390
Computer Programmers -5% $87,770
Respiratory Therapy Technicians -59% $56,360

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