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Health Professions Schools in Washington

3,012 Health Professions students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

As a degree choice, Health Professions is the 1st most popular major in the state.

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Education Levels of Health Professions Majors in Washington

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 1,469
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 1,469
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 1,469
Master’s Degree 1,332
Post-Master’s Certificate 211
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 211
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Gender Distribution

In Washington, 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 Washington is as follows:

  • Asian: 14.9%
  • Black or African American: 3.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.6%
  • White: 58.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.6%
  • Other Races: 13.3%
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Jobs for Health Professions Grads in Washington

509,000 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 Washington

Health Professions grads earn an average of $69,540 in the state and $62,500 nationwide.

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

#1

University of Washington - Seattle Campus

Seattle
1,263 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
48,149 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.24 years. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $55,968 a year. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 56% of students receive it.

#2

Washington State University

Pullman
408 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
31,159 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. The 3.30% student loan default rate is lower than average. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $15,300.

#3

Bastyr University

Kenmore
184 Degrees in Major Awarded
904 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. The student loan default rate is 1.60% which is lower than average. The full-time teacher rate is 34%.

#4

Gonzaga University

Spokane
178 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
7,295 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.12 years to graduate. The student loan default rate is 1.00% which is lower than average. The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1.

#5

Antioch University - Seattle

Seattle
153 Degrees in Major Awarded
735 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $40,748 a year. The 4.00% student loan default rate is lower than average. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 3 to 1.

#6

Eastern Washington University

Cheney
149 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
12,349 Total Students

The average student takes 4.65 years to complete their degree at EWU. 96% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 77% of the teachers are full time.

#7

Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences

Yakima
137 Degrees in Major Awarded
573 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 1.00% which is lower than average. 25% of the teachers are full time.

#8

Seattle University

Seattle
83 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
7,050 Total Students

98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 78% of the teachers are full time. This private institution charges an average net price of $35,109.

#9

University of Puget Sound

Tacoma
82 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
2,130 Total Students

The average student takes 4.16 years to complete their degree at Puget Sound. The full-time teacher rate is 83%. An average student at Puget Sound will pay a net price of $33,562.

#10

Pacific Lutheran University

Tacoma
68 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
2,907 Total Students

The average student takes 4.16 years to complete their degree at PLU. In their early career, PLU grads earn an average salary of $49,192. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

Health Professions Careers in WA

Some of the careers health professions majors go into include:

Job Title WA Job Growth WA Median Salary
Marketing Managers 68% $147,520
Software Applications Developers 63% $128,200
Computer Workers 53% $87,760
Psychiatric Technicians 51% $40,760
Computer and Information Research Scientists 48% $138,110
Health Specialties Professors 38% $140,010
Chiropractors 37% $63,010
Exercise Physiologists 35% $47,710
Computer User Support Specialists 35% $56,650
Respiratory Therapists 34% $68,480
Physician Assistants 33% $122,710
Nurse Practitioners 30% $116,350
Optometrists 29% $113,220
Fine Artists 28% $35,360
Occupational Therapists 27% $80,300
Athletic Trainers 27% $47,290
Physical Therapists 27% $86,090
Audiologists 26% $83,990
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers 26% $89,210
Mental Health Counselors 26% $0
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians 25% $43,510
Nurse Midwives 25% $101,800
Medical and Health Services Managers 25% $107,270
Speech-Language Pathologists 24% $73,250
Environmental Scientists and Specialists 24% $78,230
Genetic Counselors 22% $83,350
Managers 22% $116,700
Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 22% $71,670
Sales Managers 21% $128,490
Health Diagnosing and Treating Practitioners 21% $66,390
Registered Nurses 21% $79,920
Substance Abuse Social Workers 21% $52,270
Radiation Therapists 20% $99,570
Substance Abuse Counselors 20% $0
Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 20% $72,850
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians 20% $53,810
Surgical Technologists 20% $57,240
Dental Hygienists 20% $92,820
Nuclear Technicians 20% $0
Orthodontists 20% $208,000
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons 20% $208,000
Therapists 20% $68,000
Dentists 20% $171,430
Health Technologists and Technicians 20% $56,290
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians 19% $37,440
Recreational Therapists 19% $57,460
Social Work Professors 19% $69,250
Dietitians and Nutritionists 19% $63,580
Medical Scientists 19% $78,680
Podiatrists 19% $109,320
Nurse Anesthetists 19% $186,000
Nuclear Medicine Technologists 18% $92,150
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists 18% $0
Counselors 18% $52,960
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists 18% $92,420
Veterinarians 18% $89,180
Medical Records and Health Information Technicians 18% $43,500
Psychology Professors 18% $62,490
Orthotists and Prosthetists 18% $70,560
Natural Sciences Managers 18% $141,360
Nursing Instructors and Professors 18% $70,190
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians 18% $0
Physicians and Surgeons 18% $208,000
Healthcare Social Workers 17% $59,920
Family and General Practitioners 17% $208,000
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers 16% $61,850
Community Health Workers 16% $38,870
Hearing Aid Specialists 15% $0
Administrative Services Managers 15% $111,640
Physicists 15% $103,900
Dispensing Opticians 14% $43,070
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians 14% $56,820
Dentists 14% $149,070
Dietetic Technicians 14% $36,250
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists 13% $75,690
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 12% $55,650
Epidemiologists 12% $87,790
Computer Programmers 12% $131,520
Pharmacists 11% $130,250
Marriage and Family Therapists 10% $46,650
Pharmacy Technicians 9% $42,390
Rehabilitation Counselors 7% $43,930
Engineers 6% $107,230
Life Scientists 5% $86,060
Clergy 4% $61,330
Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators 1% $68,600
Prosthodontists 0% $0
Respiratory Therapy Technicians -17% $55,910

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