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Health Professions Schools in New Hampshire

1,839 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 29 majors commonly available.

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Education Levels of Health Professions Majors in New Hampshire

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 1,488
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 236
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 236
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 236
Post-Master’s Certificate 115
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 115
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Gender Distribution

In New Hampshire, 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 New Hampshire is as follows:

  • Asian: 5.5%
  • Black or African American: 13.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.0%
  • White: 63.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.7%
  • Other Races: 10.2%
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Jobs for Health Professions Grads in New Hampshire

There are 98,630 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 New Hampshire

A typical salary for a health professions grad in the state is $62,420, compared to a typical salary of $62,500 nationwide.

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There are 9 colleges in New Hampshire that offer health professions degrees. Learn about the most popular 9 below:

#1

Southern New Hampshire University

Manchester
894 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
134,345 Total Students

The average student takes 4.13 years to complete their degree at SNHU. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $42,645. The student loan default rate is 8.70% which is lower than average.

#2

Dartmouth College

Hanover
237 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
6,292 Total Students

In their early career, Dartmouth grads earn an average salary of $70,635. This private institution charges an average net price of $32,410. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.30%.

#3

University of New Hampshire - Main Campus

Durham
217 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
14,348 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $24,160. The student loan default rate is 1.70% which is lower than average.

#4

Franklin Pierce University

Rindge
143 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
1,928 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.16 years. In their early career, Franklin Pierce grads earn an average salary of $35,595. The full-time teacher rate is 24%.

#5

Rivier University

Nashua
137 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
2,178 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 97% get financial aid. An average student at Rivier will pay a net price of $25,681. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 28% are considered full time.

#6

Antioch University - New England

Keene
80 Degrees in Major Awarded
895 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 4.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $40,748 after earning their degree at this institution.

#7

Plymouth State University

Plymouth
71 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
4,491 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.21 years to graduate. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $20,370. The 5.90% student loan default rate is lower than average.

#8

New England College

Henniker
44 Degrees in Major Awarded
29% Graduation Rate
4,483 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.29 years to graduate. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. 12% of the teachers are full time.

#9

Granite State College

Concord
16 Degrees in Major Awarded
26% Graduation Rate
1,879 Total Students

92% of students get financical aid. In their early career, GSC grads earn an average salary of $40,876. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 11% are considered full time.

Health Professions Careers in NH

Some of the careers health professions majors go into include:

Job Title NH Job Growth NH Median Salary
Physician Assistants 36% $112,530
Nurse Practitioners 35% $108,750
Marriage and Family Therapists 33% $40,750
Software Applications Developers 29% $108,650
Substance Abuse Counselors 25% $0
Athletic Trainers 25% $49,910
Physical Therapists 23% $82,760
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians 23% $34,930
Nursing Instructors and Professors 22% $72,220
Mental Health Counselors 21% $0
Respiratory Therapists 21% $66,430
Community Health Workers 21% $46,460
Health Specialties Professors 21% $89,230
Therapists 20% $0
Nurse Midwives 20% $105,280
Veterinarians 20% $94,590
Occupational Therapists 19% $80,360
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers 19% $78,650
Medical and Health Services Managers 19% $98,290
Optometrists 18% $122,720
Substance Abuse Social Workers 17% $56,940
Nuclear Medicine Technologists 17% $83,420
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians 16% $40,370
Healthcare Social Workers 15% $64,560
Natural Sciences Managers 15% $0
Health Diagnosing and Treating Practitioners 15% $68,560
Dental Hygienists 15% $78,340
Dentists 15% $208,000
Dietitians and Nutritionists 15% $61,330
Audiologists 14% $0
Registered Nurses 14% $71,640
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers 14% $64,760
Counselors 13% $0
Nurse Anesthetists 13% $160,520
Health Technologists and Technicians 13% $42,380
Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 13% $36,870
Exercise Physiologists 13% $51,040
Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 12% $73,840
Family and General Practitioners 12% $208,000
Medical Records and Health Information Technicians 12% $38,180
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists 12% $73,580
Computer and Information Research Scientists 12% $130,320
Pharmacy Technicians 12% $31,610
Environmental Scientists and Specialists 11% $70,280
Surgical Technologists 11% $50,200
Dispensing Opticians 11% $41,040
Speech-Language Pathologists 11% $72,870
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians 11% $62,890
Physicians and Surgeons 11% $208,000
Clergy 11% $57,200
Rehabilitation Counselors 10% $42,410
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 10% $51,910
Computer User Support Specialists 10% $50,330
Sales Managers 9% $142,020
Computer Workers 9% $113,770
Marketing Managers 9% $128,660
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists 9% $73,080
Chiropractors 8% $67,970
Medical Scientists 8% $76,680
Managers 8% $118,520
Psychology Professors 8% $79,530
Radiation Therapists 7% $88,790
Administrative Services Managers 7% $94,880
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians 7% $0
Engineers 6% $89,780
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists 5% $0
Pharmacists 5% $129,410
Dietetic Technicians 0% $28,710
Social Work Professors 0% $75,330
Physicists 0% $122,340
Recreational Therapists 0% $45,450
Fine Artists 0% $47,380
Podiatrists 0% $0
Computer Programmers -5% $73,850

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