Health Professions Master’s Degrees
There are 3,763 colleges and universities across the nation that offer amaster’s degree in Health Professions. This degree is more popular with female students, and about43% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 4.2% of Health Professions graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Health Professions Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 994,689 students earned theirHealth Professions majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Health Professions at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 144,546 |
| Associate’s Degree | 186,752 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 253,795 |
| Master’s Degree (this page) | 256,537 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 89,612 |
Earnings of Health Professions Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding amaster’s degree in Health Professions of $53,248 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $56,500 |
| 4 years | $53,248 |
| 5 years | $61,168 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
The data on debt ranges for Health Professions majors who have their master’s degree is not currently available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master’s degree in Health Professions. About 83.0% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 25,637 |
| Women | 124,993 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Health Professions graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 79,561 | 52.8% |
| Asian | 13,084 | 8.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19,522 | 13.0% |
| Black or African American | 18,928 | 12.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 600 | 0.4% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 364 | 0.2% |
| Two or More Races | 4,401 | 2.9% |
| Race Unknown | 7,894 | 5.2% |
| International Students | 6,276 | 4.2% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 4.2% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Health Professions Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 3,878 colleges that offer a master’s degree in Health Professions. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Health Professions students seeking a master's degree is Chamberlain University-Illinois. This school awarded 13,506 master's degrees in Health Professions in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Capella University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Health Professions. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12,709 people received their master's degree in Health Professions from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Western Governors University is a popular choice for Health Professions majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12,084 people received their master's degree in Health Professions from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Health Professions here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ivy Tech Community College comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Health Professions. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11,076 people received their master's degree in Health Professions from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Health Professions here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ultimate Medical Academy is a popular choice for Health Professions majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 10,732 master's degrees in Health Professions in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Health Professions here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Grand Canyon University is a popular choice for Health Professions majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 8,143 master's degrees in Health Professions in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Walden University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Health Professions. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6,466 people received their master's degree in Health Professions from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Health Professions here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Phoenix-Arizona is a popular choice for Health Professions majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5,221 people received their master's degree in Health Professions from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
NUC University is a popular choice for Health Professions majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5,120 people received their master's degree in Health Professions from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Purdue University Global comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Health Professions. This school awarded 4,637 master's degrees in Health Professions in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
DeVry University-Illinois is a popular choice for Health Professions majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4,605 people received their master's degree in Health Professions from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Health Professions here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas at Arlington comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Health Professions. This school awarded 3,877 master's degrees in Health Professions in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Southern New Hampshire University is a popular choice for Health Professions majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 3,522 master's degrees in Health Professions in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Health Professions here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Health Professions. This school awarded 3,107 master's degrees in Health Professions in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Health Professions here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Nova Southeastern University is a popular choice for Health Professions majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2,982 people received their master's degree in Health Professions from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of South Florida comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Health Professions. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2,952 people received their master's degree in Health Professions from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Health Professions here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Central Florida is a popular choice for Health Professions majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2,765 people received their master's degree in Health Professions from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Cincinnati-Main Campus is a popular choice for Health Professions majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 2,668 master's degrees in Health Professions in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Unitek College comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Health Professions. This school awarded 2,589 master's degrees in Health Professions in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Ohio State University-Main Campus is a popular choice for Health Professions majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2,587 people received their master's degree in Health Professions from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Health Professions here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
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References
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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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