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Health Professions Schools in Indiana

5,507 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 33 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Health Professions Majors in Indiana

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 3,579
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 1,621
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 1,621
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 1,621
Post-Master’s Certificate 307
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 307

Gender Distribution

In Indiana, 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 Indiana is as follows:

  • Asian: 6.2%
  • Black or African American: 10.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.4%
  • White: 69.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.5%
  • Other Races: 6.4%
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Jobs for Health Professions Grads in Indiana

There are 427,650 people in the state and 22,470,500 people in the nation working in health professions jobs.

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Wages for Health Professions Jobs in Indiana

In this state, health professions grads earn an average of $55,730. Nationwide, they make an average of $62,500.

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

#1

Purdue University Global

Indianapolis
1,257 Degrees in Major Awarded
43,927 Total Students

It takes the average student 5.00 years to graduate. The student to faculty ratio is 28 to 1. In their early career, Purdue University Global grads earn an average salary of $30,111.

1,013 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
29,390 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.56 years. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 56% are considered full time. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

517 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,944 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $49,124 after graduation. The student loan default rate of 5.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 85% of students get financical aid.

301 Degrees in Major Awarded
81% Graduation Rate
46,655 Total Students

96% of the teachers are full time. In their early career, Purdue grads earn an average salary of $54,717. Most students complete their degree in 4.34 years.

277 Degrees in Major Awarded
41% Graduation Rate
10,829 Total Students

The 9.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 93% of students receive it. It takes the average student 4.35 years to graduate.

256 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
5,638 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 6.30% which is lower than average. This private school has an average net price of $19,808. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1.

227 Degrees in Major Awarded
78% Graduation Rate
43,064 Total Students

The average student takes 4.18 years to complete their degree at IU Bloomington. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 87% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

225 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
10,203 Total Students

The average student takes 4.45 years to complete their degree at USI. This public school has an average net price of $13,481. The student loan default rate of 3.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#9

Marian University

Indianapolis
184 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
3,706 Total Students

100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. It takes the average student 4.35 years to graduate. This private school has an average net price of $19,266.

#10

Butler University

Indianapolis
176 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
5,544 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.90%. 100% of the teachers are full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.11 years.

Health Professions Careers in IN

Some of the careers health professions majors go into include:

Job Title IN Job Growth IN Median Salary
Physician Assistants 39% $98,880
Nurse Practitioners 39% $102,390
Software Applications Developers 37% $81,580
Genetic Counselors 33% $73,410
Therapists 30% $39,930
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians 27% $31,720
Orthotists and Prosthetists 27% $58,990
Physical Therapists 27% $83,100
Marriage and Family Therapists 25% $43,600
Respiratory Therapists 25% $55,390
Health Specialties Professors 25% $0
Occupational Therapists 24% $81,610
Mental Health Counselors 24% $0
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers 23% $69,200
Orthodontists 23% $208,000
Substance Abuse Counselors 23% $0
Health Technologists and Technicians 23% $41,860
Substance Abuse Social Workers 23% $38,270
Nursing Instructors and Professors 22% $71,590
Medical and Health Services Managers 22% $90,410
Veterinarians 22% $87,830
Healthcare Social Workers 21% $49,300
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons 20% $208,000
Speech-Language Pathologists 20% $74,240
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians 20% $34,550
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers 19% $33,310
Dentists 19% $157,710
Environmental Scientists and Specialists 19% $58,480
Physicists 19% $0
Dental Hygienists 19% $69,700
Athletic Trainers 18% $44,250
Optometrists 17% $92,480
Audiologists 17% $73,360
Nurse Anesthetists 17% $153,350
Community Health Workers 17% $39,240
Dentists 17% $0
Registered Nurses 17% $62,330
Dietitians and Nutritionists 16% $56,040
Rehabilitation Counselors 16% $38,240
Family and General Practitioners 16% $196,750
Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 15% $63,540
Medical Records and Health Information Technicians 15% $39,600
Physicians and Surgeons 15% $208,000
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians 14% $0
Counselors 14% $48,670
Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 14% $31,980
Exercise Physiologists 14% $47,720
Surgical Technologists 14% $45,000
Dispensing Opticians 14% $29,860
Computer User Support Specialists 13% $44,380
Hearing Aid Specialists 13% $59,890
Psychology Professors 13% $74,830
Chiropractors 13% $79,890
Nurse Midwives 13% $110,150
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians 13% $38,440
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 12% $44,640
Recreational Therapists 12% $38,580
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists 12% $0
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists 12% $65,540
Radiation Therapists 12% $80,060
Medical Scientists 11% $0
Administrative Services Managers 11% $80,230
Marketing Managers 11% $96,760
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists 11% $62,790
Dietetic Technicians 11% $26,500
Health Diagnosing and Treating Practitioners 11% $59,000
Psychiatric Technicians 10% $28,710
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians 10% $54,050
Nuclear Medicine Technologists 10% $73,350
Pharmacy Technicians 9% $30,720
Clergy 9% $46,220
Podiatrists 9% $134,670
Engineers 9% $70,050
Computer Workers 8% $81,290
Sales Managers 8% $118,670
Social Work Professors 7% $68,460
Managers 7% $61,910
Natural Sciences Managers 5% $54,350
Pharmacists 4% $123,770
Epidemiologists 0% $66,880
Prosthodontists 0% $0
Fine Artists 0% $45,680
Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators -2% $62,010
Computer Programmers -6% $73,870
Respiratory Therapy Technicians -59% $51,700

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