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Health Professions Schools in Kansas

In 2020-2021, 1,489 students earned their Health Professions degrees in KS.

In this state, Health Professions is the 3rd most popular major out of a total 32 majors commonly available.

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Education Levels of Health Professions Majors in Kansas

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 802
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 802
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 802
Master’s Degree 593
Post-Master’s Certificate 94
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 94
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Gender Distribution

In Kansas, 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 Kansas is as follows:

  • Asian: 5.8%
  • Black or African American: 5.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.5%
  • White: 68.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.2%
  • Other Races: 12.2%
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Jobs for Health Professions Grads in Kansas

In this state, there are 199,780 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 Kansas

A typical salary for a health professions grad in the state is $55,080, compared to a typical salary of $62,500 nationwide.

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

#1

University of Kansas

Lawrence
721 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
26,744 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $46,973 after graduation. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $20,257. The student loan default rate of 4.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#2

Wichita State University

Wichita
134 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
14,999 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 98% are considered full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 90% of students receive it. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $14,859.

#3

Cleveland University - Kansas City

Overland Park
121 Degrees in Major Awarded
608 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 1.60% which is lower than average. 62% of the teachers are full time. In their early career, Cleveland grads earn an average salary of $39,080.

#4

Grantham University

Lenexa
94 Degrees in Major Awarded
17% Graduation Rate
6,465 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $43,426 a year. 96% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The full-time teacher rate is 8%.

#5

Washburn University

Topeka
84 Degrees in Major Awarded
36% Graduation Rate
5,880 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 93% get financial aid. The 6.10% student loan default rate is lower than average. In their early career, Washburn University grads earn an average salary of $37,731.

#6

University of Saint Mary

Leavenworth
71 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
1,229 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $21,868. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 53% are considered full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $45,019 a year.

#7

Friends University

Wichita
60 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
1,671 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. An average student at Friends University will pay a net price of $20,916. The average student takes 4.32 years to complete their degree at Friends University.

#8

Fort Hays State University

Hays
59 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
15,033 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 5.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. 96% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#9

Pittsburg State University

Pittsburg
28 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
6,398 Total Students

94% of students get financical aid. Graduates earn an average $39,179 after graduation. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1.

#9

Emporia State University

Emporia
28 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
5,828 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 88%. This public school has an average net price of $14,794. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 97% of students receive it.

Health Professions Careers in KS

Some of the careers health professions majors go into include:

Job Title KS Job Growth KS Median Salary
Computer and Information Research Scientists 33% $93,950
Software Applications Developers 29% $83,300
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians 26% $32,920
Physician Assistants 24% $103,120
Veterinarians 24% $87,970
Health Specialties Professors 23% $75,630
Nurse Practitioners 23% $97,310
Respiratory Therapists 23% $54,400
Nursing Instructors and Professors 20% $59,290
Medical Scientists 17% $70,230
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers 16% $72,420
Substance Abuse Counselors 15% $0
Psychology Professors 14% $71,850
Environmental Scientists and Specialists 14% $65,410
Marketing Managers 13% $125,570
Computer User Support Specialists 12% $43,680
Medical and Health Services Managers 11% $85,610
Managers 11% $96,210
Community Health Workers 11% $40,450
Administrative Services Managers 11% $84,800
Audiologists 11% $66,590
Physical Therapists 10% $86,530
Dietitians and Nutritionists 10% $56,680
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers 10% $38,710
Registered Nurses 10% $59,680
Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 9% $58,900
Occupational Therapists 9% $79,530
Engineers 9% $81,080
Substance Abuse Social Workers 9% $37,910
Exercise Physiologists 9% $0
Athletic Trainers 9% $45,920
Pharmacy Technicians 9% $32,330
Speech-Language Pathologists 8% $67,530
Computer Workers 8% $76,510
Mental Health Counselors 8% $0
Healthcare Social Workers 8% $54,420
Health Technologists and Technicians 8% $48,200
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians 7% $45,200
Sales Managers 7% $127,000
Clergy 7% $44,240
Radiation Therapists 7% $59,290
Medical Records and Health Information Technicians 7% $37,060
Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 6% $28,840
Nuclear Medicine Technologists 6% $77,000
Rehabilitation Counselors 6% $30,560
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians 6% $0
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists 6% $61,110
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists 6% $0
Surgical Technologists 5% $40,080
Physicians and Surgeons 5% $186,790
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians 5% $52,280
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists 4% $66,600
Pharmacists 4% $124,120
Family and General Practitioners 3% $203,270
Nurse Anesthetists 3% $146,400
Psychiatric Technicians 2% $28,660
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians 1% $32,770
Dental Hygienists 1% $66,900
Dispensing Opticians 1% $30,800
Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators 0% $68,540
Health Diagnosing and Treating Practitioners 0% $61,590
Dietetic Technicians 0% $26,360
Recreational Therapists 0% $34,960
Optometrists 0% $106,790
Fine Artists 0% $53,500
Orthotists and Prosthetists 0% $70,570
Chiropractors -7% $54,370
Computer Programmers -9% $73,350
Podiatrists -13% $118,050

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