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155 Yearly Graduations
$23,890 Median Salary
78% Women
There are 47 colleges and univerities across the nation that offer a graduate certificate 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, 11.6% of health professions graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Health Professions Majors

In 2020-2021, 155 earned their graduate certificate in health professions. This earns it the #94 spot on the list of the most popular graduate certificate programs in the nation.

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 Graduate Certificates

The median salary for graduates holding a graduate certificate in health professions is $23,890. 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 $23,890 to a high of $23,890.

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Student Debt

The data on debt ranges for health professions majors who have their graduate certificate is not available.

Student Diversity

More women than men pursue their graduate certificate in health professions. About 78.1% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 34
Women 121
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The racial-ethnic distribution of health professions graduate certificate students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 10
Black or African American 8
Hispanic or Latino 12
White 92
International Students 18
Other Races/Ethnicities 15
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There are 47 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in health professions. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

New York Medical College

Valhalla, New York
19 Yearly Graduations
63% Women
16% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The most popular school in the United States for health professions students seekinga graduate certificate is New York Medical College. Each year, around 1,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 19 people received their graduate certificate in health professions from New York Medical College. About 63% of this group were women, and 16% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#2

Southwestern College

Santa Fe, New Mexico
16 Yearly Graduations
94% Women

Southwestern College is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in health professions. Each year, around 100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 16 graduate certificates were handed out to health professions majors at SWC Santa Fe.

#3

Messiah University

Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania
14 Yearly Graduations
71% Women
14% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Messiah University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in health professions. Roughly 3,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $37,430 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,050 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 14 people received their graduate certificate in health professions from Messiah. Of these students, 71% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#3

East Tennessee State University

Johnson City, Tennessee
14 Yearly Graduations
86% Women
14% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

East Tennessee State University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in health professions. Each year, around 13,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,486 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,784 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 14 graduate certificates were handed out to health professions majors at ETSU. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 86% were women.

#5

University of Michigan - Ann Arbor

Ann Arbor, Michigan
10 Yearly Graduations
90% Women
20% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Michigan - Ann Arbor is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in health professions. Each year, around 47,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,865 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,902 per year. The health professions program at University of Michigan - Ann Arbor awarded 10 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. About 90% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#5

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities

Minneapolis, Minnesota
10 Yearly Graduations
80% Women
20% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in health professions. Each year, around 52,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,532 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,844 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 10 people received their graduate certificate in health professions from UMN Twin Cities. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 80% were women.

#5

University of North Carolina at Wilmington

Wilmington, North Carolina
10 Yearly Graduations
90% Women
20% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 5th most popular school in the country for health professions majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of North Carolina at Wilmington. Each year, around 17,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,443 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,719 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 10 graduate certificates were handed out to health professions majors at UNCW. About 90% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#8

Weill Cornell Medical College

New York, New York
8 Yearly Graduations
88% Women
50% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Weill Cornell Medical College is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in health professions. Each year, around 1,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 8 graduate certificates were handed out to health professions majors at Weill Cornell Medical College. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 88% were women.

#9

University of Iowa

Iowa City, Iowa
7 Yearly Graduations
43% Women
29% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Iowa comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in health professions. Roughly 30,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,356 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,432 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 7 graduate certificates were handed out to health professions majors at Iowa. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 43% were women.

#10

University of Southern Maine

Portland, Maine
6 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
17% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Southern Maine comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in health professions. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,064 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,776 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 6 graduate certificates were handed out to health professions majors at University of Southern Maine. About 100% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#11

Russell Sage College

Troy, New York
5 Yearly Graduations
80% Women
60% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Russell Sage College comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in health professions. Roughly 2,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $32,394 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,140 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 people received their graduate certificate in health professions from Russel Sage. About 80% of this group were women, and 60% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#12

Johns Hopkins University

Baltimore, Maryland
4 Yearly Graduations
75% Women
50% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Johns Hopkins University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates 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. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 people received their graduate certificate in health professions from Johns Hopkins. Of these students, 75% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#12

University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee

Milwaukee, Wisconsin
4 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
25% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 12th most popular school in the country for health professions majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee. 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 graduate certificates were handed out to health professions majors at UWM. About 100% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#12

Medical University of South Carolina

Charleston, South Carolina
4 Yearly Graduations
25% Women
50% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 12th most popular school in the country for health professions majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Medical University of South Carolina. Each year, around 3,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,622 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,333 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 graduate certificates were handed out to health professions majors at MUSC. Of these students, 25% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

4 Yearly Graduations
50% Women
25% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in health professions. Each year, around 2,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,708 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,934 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 graduate certificates were handed out to health professions majors at UAMS. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.

#12

University of Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
4 Yearly Graduations
75% Women
25% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Pennsylvania comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in health professions. Roughly 26,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,652 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,732 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 graduate certificates were handed out to health professions majors at UPenn. About 75% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#17

Jacksonville University

Jacksonville, Florida
3 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Jacksonville University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in health professions. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $42,250 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,889 per year. The health professions program at Jacksonville University awarded 3 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 100% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#17

Youngstown State University

Youngstown, Ohio
3 Yearly Graduations
33% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Youngstown State University is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in health professions. Each year, around 11,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,196 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,453 per year. The health professions program at Youngstown State University awarded 3 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. About 33% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#19

Bayamon Central University

Bayamón, Puerto Rico
2 Yearly Graduations
100% Women

Bayamon Central University is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in health professions. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,452 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,292 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 2 graduate certificates were handed out to health professions majors at Bayamon Central University. About 100% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#20

New York University

New York, New York
1 Yearly Graduations

New York University comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in health professions. 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 1 graduate certificates were handed out to health professions majors at NYU.

Below are some popular majors that are similar to health professions that offer graduate certificates.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Nursing 4,413
Public Health 2,359
Mental & Social Health Services 2,009
Health/Medical Admin Services 1,215
Advanced Dentistry & Oral Sciences 915

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.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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