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Doctor’s Degrees in Other Health Professions

117 Yearly Graduations
$157,964 Median Salary
72% Women
There are 30 colleges and univerities across the nation that offer a doctor's degree in health professions. In recent years, the majority of the students getting degrees in this area were female, and 23% were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 10.3% of health professions graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Health Professions Majors

In 2020-2021, 117 doctor's degrees were awarded to health professions majors. This makes it the 112th most popular doctor'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 989
Graduate Certificate 155
Doctor’s Degree 117

Earnings of Health Professions Majors With Doctor’s Degrees

The median salary for graduates holding a doctor's degree in health professions is $157,964. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $157,964 to a high of $157,964.

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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 doctor's degree in health professions. About 71.8% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 33
Women 84
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The racial-ethnic distribution of health professions doctor’s degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 7
Black or African American 16
Hispanic or Latino 3
White 73
International Students 12
Other Races/Ethnicities 6
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There are 30 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in health professions. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

University of Southern California

Los Angeles, California
17 Yearly Graduations
59% Women
18% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The most popular school in the United States for health professions students seekinga doctor's degree is University of Southern California. Roughly 46,200 attend the school each year. 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, 17 doctor's degrees were handed out to health professions majors at USC. Of these students, 59% were women and 18% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#2

University of Indianapolis

Indianapolis, Indiana
15 Yearly Graduations
67% Women
7% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Indianapolis comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in health professions. Roughly 5,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $31,972 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $39,224 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 15 doctor's degrees were handed out to health professions majors at UIndy. About 67% of this group were women, and 7% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#3

University of Bridgeport

Bridgeport, Connecticut
13 Yearly Graduations
77% Women
15% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Bridgeport is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in health professions. Each year, around 4,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $32,860 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,096 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 13 doctor's degrees were handed out to health professions majors at UBridgeport. Of these students, 77% were women and 15% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#4

Seton Hall University

South Orange, New Jersey
12 Yearly Graduations
67% Women
50% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 4th most popular school in the country for health professions majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Seton Hall University. Each year, around 9,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $44,420 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $25,218 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 12 people received their doctor's degree in health professions from Seton Hall. Of these students, 67% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#5

Xavier University

Cincinnati, Ohio
10 Yearly Graduations
90% Women
60% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 5th most popular school in the country for health professions majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Xavier University. Roughly 7,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $42,230 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,060 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 10 people received their doctor's degree in health professions from Xavier. Around 60% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 90% were women.

#6

Virginia Commonwealth University

Richmond, Virginia
9 Yearly Graduations
67% Women
22% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 6th most popular school in the country for health professions majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Virginia Commonwealth University. Roughly 29,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,094 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,618 per year. The health professions program at Virginia Commonwealth University awarded 9 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 67% were women and 22% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#7

Purdue University - Main Campus

West Lafayette, Indiana
6 Yearly Graduations
83% Women

Purdue University - Main Campus comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in health professions. Roughly 46,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,718 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,718 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 6 doctor's degrees were handed out to health professions majors at Purdue.

#8

Rush University

Chicago, Illinois
5 Yearly Graduations
80% Women
20% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 8th most popular school in the country for health professions majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Rush University. Roughly 2,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $29,828 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $37,253 per year. The health professions program at Rush University awarded 5 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 80% were women.

#9

D'Youville College

Buffalo, New York
4 Yearly Graduations
75% Women
50% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

D'Youville College comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in health professions. Each year, around 2,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $28,968 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,170 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 people received their doctor's degree in health professions from D'Youville College. Of these students, 75% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

4 Yearly Graduations
75% Women

University of Illinois at Chicago comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in health professions. Roughly 33,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,253 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,927 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 doctor's degrees were handed out to health professions majors at UIC.

#9

Old Dominion University

Norfolk, Virginia
4 Yearly Graduations
50% Women

The 9th most popular school in the country for health professions majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Old Dominion University. Each year, around 24,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,029 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,207 per year. The health professions program at Old Dominion University awarded 4 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.

3 Yearly Graduations
100% Women

Ohio State University - Main Campus comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in health professions. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,018 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,560 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 3 doctor's degrees were handed out to health professions majors at Ohio State.

#12

Augusta University

Augusta, Georgia
3 Yearly Graduations
67% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Augusta University is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in health professions. Each year, around 8,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,892 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,504 per year. The health professions program at Augusta University awarded 3 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 67% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#14

University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee

Milwaukee, Wisconsin
2 Yearly Graduations
50% Women
50% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in health professions. Roughly 24,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,091 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,701 per year. The health professions program at University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee awarded 2 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 50% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#14

University of Utah

Salt Lake City, Utah
2 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
50% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 14th most popular school in the country for health professions majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Utah. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,749 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,970 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 2 doctor's degrees were handed out to health professions majors at U of U. About 100% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#14

Stony Brook University

Stony Brook, New York
2 Yearly Graduations
100% Women

Stony Brook University is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in health professions. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 2 people received their doctor's degree in health professions from SUNY Stony Brook.

#14

Northern Illinois University

Dekalb, Illinois
2 Yearly Graduations
100% Women

The 14th most popular school in the country for health professions majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Northern Illinois University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,608 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,942 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 2 doctor's degrees were handed out to health professions majors at NIU.

#18

New York University

New York, New York
1 Yearly Graduations
100% Women

The 18th most popular school in the country for health professions majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is New York University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $53,770 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $35,982 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 1 people received their doctor's degree in health professions from NYU.

#18

Dartmouth College

Hanover, New Hampshire
1 Yearly Graduations

Dartmouth College is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in health professions. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,953 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,953 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 1 people received their doctor's degree in health professions from Dartmouth.

#18

Northwestern University

Evanston, Illinois
1 Yearly Graduations

Northwestern University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in health professions. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,276 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $56,067 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 1 people received their doctor's degree in health professions from Northwestern.

Below are some popular majors that are similar to health professions that offer doctor’s degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Medicine 28,623
Rehabilitation Professions 15,249
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences 15,192
Nursing 10,943
Dentistry 6,742

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 at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.

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