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Health Professions Schools in Utah

8,345 students earned Health Professions degrees in Utah in the 2020-2021 year.

A Health Professions major is the 2nd most popular major in this state.

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Education Levels of Health Professions Majors in Utah

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 7,538
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 653
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 653
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 653
Post-Master’s Certificate 154
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 154
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Gender Distribution

In Utah, 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 Utah is as follows:

  • Asian: 5.5%
  • Black or African American: 8.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.1%
  • White: 66.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.4%
  • Other Races: 12.0%
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Jobs for Health Professions Grads in Utah

190,520 people in the state and 22,470,500 in the nation are employed in jobs related to health professions.

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Wages for Health Professions Jobs in Utah

A typical salary for a health professions grad in the state is $56,460, compared to a typical salary of $62,500 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Utah that offer health professions degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

#1

Western Governors University

Salt Lake City
6,742 Degrees in Major Awarded
29% Graduation Rate
147,866 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $9,969. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $51,950 after earning their degree at this institution. 75% of students get financical aid.

#2

University of Utah

Salt Lake City
743 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
33,081 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 1.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The average student takes 4.68 years to complete their degree at U of U. 97% of the teachers are full time.

#3

Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions

Provo
374 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,193 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 84% are considered full time.

#4

Utah State University

Logan
184 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
27,691 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 87% get financial aid. It takes the average student 4.66 years to graduate. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1.

#5

Weber State University

Ogden
116 Degrees in Major Awarded
31% Graduation Rate
29,596 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.93 years. The full-time teacher rate is 95%. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.10%.

#6

Westminster College Utah

Salt Lake City
83 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
1,849 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 9 to 1. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 100% of the teachers are full time.

#7

Brigham Young University - Provo

Provo
76 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
36,461 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 72%. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $13,474. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 21 to 1.

#8

Utah Valley University

Orem
19 Degrees in Major Awarded
33% Graduation Rate
40,936 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 44% are considered full time. This public school has an average net price of $9,955. 24 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#9

Dixie State University

Saint George
5 Degrees in Major Awarded
22% Graduation Rate
12,043 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 25 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 39%. Most students complete their degree in 4.59 years.

#10

Eagle Gate College - Murray

Murray
2 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
271 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. This private school has an average net price of $17,762. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

Health Professions Careers in UT

Some of the careers health professions majors go into include:

Job Title UT Job Growth UT Median Salary
Software Applications Developers 71% $97,230
Genetic Counselors 67% $79,310
Health Specialties Professors 64% $114,560
Nursing Instructors and Professors 59% $73,260
Physician Assistants 55% $99,710
Medical Scientists 53% $59,540
Respiratory Therapists 53% $60,790
Nurse Practitioners 51% $105,160
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians 48% $29,780
Marketing Managers 48% $102,060
Physical Therapists 46% $81,640
Psychology Professors 46% $68,640
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers 46% $76,730
Health Technologists and Technicians 46% $38,490
Social Work Professors 45% $78,380
Athletic Trainers 45% $43,980
Substance Abuse Counselors 45% $0
Nurse Midwives 44% $108,770
Marriage and Family Therapists 44% $60,360
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians 43% $0
Occupational Therapists 41% $84,680
Computer User Support Specialists 40% $45,890
Mental Health Counselors 40% $0
Veterinarians 40% $77,950
Computer and Information Research Scientists 40% $95,720
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists 40% $0
Medical and Health Services Managers 39% $89,900
Substance Abuse Social Workers 39% $42,960
Radiation Therapists 39% $82,580
Nuclear Medicine Technologists 39% $74,790
Surgical Technologists 39% $41,540
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians 38% $0
Healthcare Social Workers 37% $62,050
Fine Artists 36% $43,140
Registered Nurses 36% $63,570
Natural Sciences Managers 35% $86,880
Audiologists 35% $73,000
Sales Managers 34% $103,850
Chiropractors 34% $46,610
Computer Workers 34% $73,370
Nurse Anesthetists 33% $156,810
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists 33% $68,790
Community Health Workers 33% $48,300
Optometrists 33% $71,140
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians 32% $32,070
Environmental Scientists and Specialists 32% $66,510
Medical Records and Health Information Technicians 32% $38,260
Exercise Physiologists 32% $47,360
Administrative Services Managers 31% $75,800
Family and General Practitioners 31% $185,200
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers 31% $38,690
Podiatrists 31% $121,270
Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 31% $70,740
Speech-Language Pathologists 31% $78,480
Managers 31% $92,070
Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 30% $30,550
Pharmacy Technicians 30% $36,730
Dispensing Opticians 30% $28,910
Dietitians and Nutritionists 30% $55,750
Dental Hygienists 28% $71,380
Engineers 28% $89,700
Dietetic Technicians 28% $24,440
Dentists 26% $116,440
Rehabilitation Counselors 25% $39,190
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists 25% $75,000
Psychiatric Technicians 24% $26,930
Pharmacists 24% $122,730
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians 24% $49,270
Physicians and Surgeons 23% $208,000
Hearing Aid Specialists 22% $53,350
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 20% $46,480
Epidemiologists 20% $0
Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators 20% $57,720
Computer Programmers 19% $79,750
Health Diagnosing and Treating Practitioners 17% $73,370
Recreational Therapists 16% $47,030
Clergy 10% $0

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