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Health Professions Schools in Virginia

In 2020-2021, 6,980 students earned their Health Professions degrees in VA.

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

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Education Levels of Health Professions Majors in Virginia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 3,848
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 2,730
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 2,730
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 2,730
Post-Master’s Certificate 402
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 402
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Gender Distribution

In Virginia, 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 Virginia is as follows:

  • Asian: 10.1%
  • Black or African American: 15.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.3%
  • White: 49.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.1%
  • Other Races: 17.6%
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Jobs for Health Professions Grads in Virginia

550,570 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 Virginia

In this state, health professions grads earn an average of $61,550. Nationwide, they make an average of $62,500.

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

#1

Liberty University

Lynchburg
1,965 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
93,349 Total Students

The 6.30% student loan default rate is lower than average. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $33,492 a year. The average student takes 4.47 years to complete their degree at Liberty University.

#2

Virginia Commonwealth University

Richmond
864 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
29,070 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 2.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 83% get financial aid.

#3

Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine

Blacksburg
475 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,123 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 0.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#4

University of Lynchburg

Lynchburg
458 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
2,692 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1. An average student at Lynchburg will pay a net price of $23,134.

#5

Shenandoah University

Winchester
446 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
4,174 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 59% are considered full time. In their early career, Shenandoah grads earn an average salary of $44,672. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it.

#6

University of Virginia - Main Campus

Charlottesville
439 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
25,628 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 0.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $64,712 a year. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1.

#7

Eastern Virginia Medical School

Norfolk
432 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,289 Total Students

The 0.50% student loan default rate is lower than average. The full-time teacher rate is 98%.

#8

George Mason University

Fairfax
313 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
38,541 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 53%. The average student takes 4.36 years to complete their degree at GMU. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $19,551.

#9

Old Dominion University

Norfolk
197 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
24,286 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $17,204. The average student takes 4.53 years to complete their degree at Old Dominion. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $42,015 a year.

#10

Radford University

Radford
188 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
10,695 Total Students

68% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $42,066 a year.

Health Professions Careers in VA

Some of the careers health professions majors go into include:

Job Title VA Job Growth VA Median Salary
Physician Assistants 45% $99,980
Nurse Practitioners 44% $102,480
Orthotists and Prosthetists 36% $76,240
Marriage and Family Therapists 35% $49,570
Mental Health Counselors 35% $0
Software Applications Developers 33% $109,740
Health Specialties Professors 31% $0
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians 30% $37,830
Hearing Aid Specialists 30% $38,780
Counselors 30% $0
Physical Therapists 30% $90,960
Substance Abuse Counselors 30% $0
Veterinarians 29% $97,500
Nursing Instructors and Professors 28% $67,540
Rehabilitation Counselors 28% $38,870
Athletic Trainers 28% $45,680
Occupational Therapists 26% $92,110
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons 25% $208,000
Healthcare Social Workers 25% $55,580
Dental Hygienists 25% $81,240
Substance Abuse Social Workers 24% $47,470
Dentists 24% $164,650
Audiologists 24% $74,530
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers 24% $74,020
Medical and Health Services Managers 24% $104,010
Computer and Information Research Scientists 23% $126,060
Speech-Language Pathologists 22% $86,180
Nurse Anesthetists 21% $187,640
Community Health Workers 21% $0
Respiratory Therapists 21% $59,160
Optometrists 21% $120,940
Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 20% $33,930
Dentists 20% $0
Psychology Professors 20% $66,930
Medical Scientists 20% $89,220
Family and General Practitioners 19% $182,220
Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 18% $73,930
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 18% $43,380
Clergy 17% $38,990
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians 17% $0
Health Technologists and Technicians 17% $44,610
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists 16% $0
Physicians and Surgeons 16% $201,770
Dispensing Opticians 16% $46,330
Dietitians and Nutritionists 15% $61,980
Medical Records and Health Information Technicians 15% $39,090
Registered Nurses 14% $68,000
Surgical Technologists 14% $48,270
Pharmacy Technicians 14% $30,940
Chiropractors 14% $63,560
Health Diagnosing and Treating Practitioners 14% $80,720
Physicists 14% $102,220
Social Work Professors 13% $0
Marketing Managers 13% $163,470
Computer User Support Specialists 13% $55,000
Therapists 13% $59,320
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers 12% $46,760
Exercise Physiologists 12% $56,780
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians 12% $52,540
Administrative Services Managers 12% $101,360
Nuclear Medicine Technologists 12% $71,710
Computer Workers 12% $104,840
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists 12% $71,770
Natural Sciences Managers 11% $126,060
Environmental Scientists and Specialists 11% $75,060
Managers 11% $130,590
Engineers 11% $122,940
Life Scientists 11% $58,840
Dietetic Technicians 10% $31,810
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians 10% $62,460
Radiation Therapists 9% $75,440
Sales Managers 9% $160,640
Recreational Therapists 8% $45,180
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists 7% $68,840
Pharmacists 7% $128,260
Fine Artists 5% $59,130
Psychiatric Technicians 4% $29,080
Epidemiologists 0% $65,800
Nuclear Technicians -3% $57,250
Computer Programmers -6% $92,550

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