Master’s Degrees in Health Professions
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Education Levels of Health Professions Majors
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 144,198 students earned their master's degree in health professions. This makes it the 3rd most popular master's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in health professions at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 144,198 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 86,396 |
| Graduate Certificate | 15,114 |
Earnings of Health Professions Majors With Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in health professions is $60,732. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $47,636 and the high is $92,505.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in health professions. About 82.4% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 25,441 |
| Women | 118,757 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of health professions master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 11,398 |
| Black or African American | 17,577 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15,729 |
| White | 80,797 |
| International Students | 4,334 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 14,363 |
Most Popular Health Professions Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 1,259 colleges that offer a master’s degree in health professions. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for health professions students seekinga master's degree is Western Governors University. Each year, around 147,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,162 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,500 per year. The health professions program at Western Governors University awarded 6,742 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 86% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Walden University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in health professions. Each year, around 49,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,064 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,651 per year. The health professions program at Walden University awarded 4,955 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 86% were women and 44% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for health professions majors who are seeking their master's degree is Chamberlain University - Illinois. Each year, around 29,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $19,117 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,000 per year. The health professions program at Chamberlain University - Illinois awarded 4,027 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 30% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 90% were women.
Grand Canyon University is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in health professions. Each year, around 103,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,401 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,621 per year. The health professions program at Grand Canyon University awarded 3,454 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 87% were women and 48% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Capella University is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in health professions. Each year, around 38,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,148 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,784 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 2,832 master's degrees were handed out to health professions majors at Capella University. About 89% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Liberty University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in health professions. Each year, around 93,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,409 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,847 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 1,585 master's degrees were handed out to health professions majors at Liberty University. Around 37% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 83% were women.
University of Phoenix - Arizona comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in health professions. Roughly 89,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,552 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,153 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 1,449 master's degrees were handed out to health professions majors at UOPX - Arizona. About 88% of this group were women, and 43% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The University of Texas at Arlington is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in health professions. Roughly 48,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,206 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,015 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 1,400 people received their master's degree in health professions from UT Arlington. Of these students, 88% were women and 48% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Alabama at Birmingham is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in health professions. Each year, around 22,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,568 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,100 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 1,255 master's degrees were handed out to health professions majors at UAB. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 81% were women.
George Washington University is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in health professions. Roughly 27,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $57,894 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $32,850 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 1,193 people received their master's degree in health professions from GWU. Of these students, 81% were women and 46% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Johns Hopkins University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in health professions. Each year, around 28,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,720 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,720 per year. The health professions program at Johns Hopkins University awarded 1,125 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 37% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 77% were women.
Purdue University Global comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in health professions. Each year, around 43,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,080 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,730 per year. The health professions program at Purdue University Global awarded 1,064 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 86% of this group were women, and 42% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Maryville University of Saint Louis is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in health professions. Roughly 10,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $24,766 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,346 per year. The health professions program at Maryville University of Saint Louis awarded 950 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 88% of this group were women, and 22% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Cincinnati - Main Campus is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in health professions. Roughly 40,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,099 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,224 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 916 people received their master's degree in health professions from UC. About 87% of this group were women, and 19% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Nova Southeastern University is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in health professions. Roughly 20,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $33,510 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,153 per year. The health professions program at Nova Southeastern University awarded 910 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 81% of this group were women, and 49% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of South Alabama comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in health professions. Roughly 14,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,256 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,226 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 904 master's degrees were handed out to health professions majors at USA. Of these students, 87% were women and 23% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Southern New Hampshire University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in health professions. Roughly 134,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,900 per year. The health professions program at Southern New Hampshire University awarded 886 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 85% were women and 34% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Southern California is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in health professions. Each year, around 46,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,446 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $60,446 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 877 master's degrees were handed out to health professions majors at USC. About 78% of this group were women, and 52% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 19th most popular school in the country for health professions majors who are seeking their master's degree is Columbia University in the City of New York. Roughly 30,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $50,496 per year. The health professions program at Columbia University in the City of New York awarded 844 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 42% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 83% were women.
The 20th most popular school in the country for health professions majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of South Florida - Main Campus. Roughly 50,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,559 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,350 per year. The health professions program at University of South Florida - Main Campus awarded 781 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 34% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 82% were women.
Health Professions Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 51,608 |
| Dental Support Services | 16,133 |
| Public Health | 16,133 |
| Health/Medical Admin Services | 15,736 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 14,517 |
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*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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