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Health Professions Schools in Maryland

4,839 Health Professions students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

As a degree choice, Health Professions is the 2nd most popular major in the state.

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Education Levels of Health Professions Majors in Maryland

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 2,837
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 1,117
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 1,117
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 1,117
Post-Master’s Certificate 885
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 885
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Gender Distribution

In Maryland, 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 Maryland is as follows:

  • Asian: 13.7%
  • Black or African American: 15.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.8%
  • White: 48.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 8.8%
  • Other Races: 7.6%
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Jobs for Health Professions Grads in Maryland

440,630 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 Maryland

A typical salary for a health professions grad in the state is $68,370, compared to a typical salary of $62,500 nationwide.

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

#1

Johns Hopkins University

Baltimore
1,938 Degrees in Major Awarded
93% Graduation Rate
28,890 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.08 years to graduate. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $23,428. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $75,418 after earning their degree at this institution.

#2

University of Maryland - Baltimore

Baltimore
1,356 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,137 Total Students

In their early career, UMB grads earn an average salary of $74,351. The 0.80% student loan default rate is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 41% are considered full time.

#3

Maryland University of Integrative Health

Laurel
321 Degrees in Major Awarded
815 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 45% are considered full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.30%.

#4

Towson University

Towson
253 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
21,917 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 55% are considered full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $18,105.

#5

University of Maryland Global Campus

Adelphi
218 Degrees in Major Awarded
13% Graduation Rate
58,526 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $15,395. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $47,907 after earning their degree at this institution.

#6

University of Maryland - College Park

College Park
166 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
40,709 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.22 years to graduate. Of all the students who attend this school, 67% get financial aid. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $59,719 a year.

#7

Notre Dame of Maryland University

Baltimore
91 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
2,233 Total Students

100% of students get financical aid. 53% of the teachers are full time. Graduates earn an average $48,197 after graduation.

#8

Stevenson University

Stevenson
62 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
3,492 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.19 years to graduate. The 4.40% student loan default rate is lower than average. The full-time teacher rate is 31%.

#9

Loyola University Maryland

Baltimore
61 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
5,282 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $61,084 a year. The student loan default rate of 1.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 97% of students get financical aid.

#10

University of Maryland Eastern Shore

Princess Anne
59 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
2,646 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 96% get financial aid. The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1. Graduates earn an average $33,202 after graduation.

Health Professions Careers in MD

Some of the careers health professions majors go into include:

Job Title MD Job Growth MD Median Salary
Chiropractors 33% $69,320
Podiatrists 30% $132,790
Dentists 30% $132,450
Dental Hygienists 30% $89,380
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians 29% $40,540
Nurse Midwives 29% $105,840
Orthodontists 28% $194,610
Physical Therapists 25% $89,020
Optometrists 25% $130,600
Nurse Practitioners 24% $108,580
Nurse Anesthetists 24% $189,060
Physician Assistants 22% $106,940
Orthotists and Prosthetists 21% $66,390
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists 21% $74,540
Mental Health Counselors 21% $0
Family and General Practitioners 21% $190,500
Occupational Therapists 21% $90,790
Health Technologists and Technicians 18% $41,140
Dispensing Opticians 18% $39,400
Nuclear Medicine Technologists 17% $80,860
Audiologists 17% $86,490
Substance Abuse Counselors 16% $0
Substance Abuse Social Workers 16% $45,430
Surgical Technologists 16% $55,110
Speech-Language Pathologists 15% $86,610
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 15% $54,020
Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 15% $78,980
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers 15% $75,620
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians 14% $0
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians 13% $60,530
Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 13% $44,680
Dietitians and Nutritionists 13% $68,790
Medical Records and Health Information Technicians 13% $47,580
Radiation Therapists 13% $89,710
Community Health Workers 13% $47,600
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists 12% $0
Marriage and Family Therapists 12% $49,020
Medical and Health Services Managers 12% $113,150
Rehabilitation Counselors 12% $33,400
Registered Nurses 11% $75,660
Physicians and Surgeons 10% $182,970
Respiratory Therapists 10% $68,700
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers 10% $93,040
Healthcare Social Workers 10% $56,510
Medical Scientists 10% $99,740
Therapists 9% $48,900
Counselors 9% $33,840
Recreational Therapists 9% $46,800
Psychiatric Technicians 9% $34,800
Clergy 8% $50,450
Respiratory Therapy Technicians 8% $61,950
Dietetic Technicians 8% $33,440
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians 8% $35,290
Pharmacy Technicians 8% $31,930
Pharmacists 8% $122,450
Life Scientists 8% $92,890
Computer Programmers 8% $88,860
Software Applications Developers 7% $100,510
Nursing Instructors and Professors 7% $87,490
Marketing Managers 7% $136,730
Psychology Professors 7% $77,960
Veterinarians 7% $113,700
Computer User Support Specialists 7% $52,700
Sales Managers 6% $129,510
Administrative Services Managers 6% $108,320
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists 5% $78,220
Exercise Physiologists 5% $48,610
Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators 5% $72,040
Natural Sciences Managers 4% $137,500
Computer and Information Research Scientists 4% $116,370
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians 4% $53,710
Engineers 4% $128,230
Environmental Scientists and Specialists 4% $71,820
Epidemiologists 3% $69,700
Health Diagnosing and Treating Practitioners 3% $136,660
Physicists 3% $125,660
Fine Artists 2% $52,330
Managers 2% $119,900
Computer Workers 2% $116,360
Hearing Aid Specialists 0% $37,910
Dentists 0% $151,800
Social Work Professors 0% $89,360

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