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Health Professions Schools in Wisconsin

In 2020-2021, 3,630 students earned their Health Professions degrees in WI.

A Health Professions major is the 1st most popular major in this state.

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Education Levels of Health Professions Majors in Wisconsin

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 1,940
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 1,360
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 1,360
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 1,360
Post-Master’s Certificate 330
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 330
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Gender Distribution

In Wisconsin, 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 Wisconsin is as follows:

  • Asian: 6.5%
  • Black or African American: 5.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.9%
  • White: 71.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.0%
  • Other Races: 8.9%
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Jobs for Health Professions Grads in Wisconsin

431,070 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 Wisconsin

Health Professions grads earn an average of $61,190 in the state and $62,500 nationwide.

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There are 11 colleges in Wisconsin that offer health professions degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

#1

University of Wisconsin - Madison

Madison
717 Degrees in Major Awarded
87% Graduation Rate
44,640 Total Students

16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $55,313 a year. 85% of the teachers are full time.

#2

Marquette University

Milwaukee
606 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
11,550 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 1.50% which is lower than average. It takes the average student 4.23 years to graduate. 60% of the teachers are full time.

#3

Medical College of Wisconsin

Milwaukee
351 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,506 Total Students
#4

Concordia University, Wisconsin

Mequon
319 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
5,492 Total Students

100% of students get financical aid. This private school has an average net price of $22,996. The full-time teacher rate is 100%.

#5

Herzing University - Madison

Madison
277 Degrees in Major Awarded
27% Graduation Rate
2,392 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.00 years. Graduates earn an average $30,259 after graduation. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1.

#6

University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee

Milwaukee
274 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
24,565 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $41,703 after graduation. It takes the average student 4.74 years to graduate. 64% of the teachers are full time.

#7

University of Wisconsin - La Crosse

La Crosse
146 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
10,531 Total Students

86% of the teachers are full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.48 years. This public school has an average net price of $14,654.

#8

Carroll University

Waukesha
143 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
3,451 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $47,398 after graduation. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. This private institution charges an average net price of $22,987.

#9

Mount Mary University

Milwaukee
142 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
1,200 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $38,193 after graduation. This private institution charges an average net price of $20,985. 100% of students get financical aid.

#10

Alverno College

Milwaukee
74 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
1,876 Total Students

An average student at Alverno will pay a net price of $19,437. It takes the average student 4.66 years to graduate. 100% of students get financical aid.

#10

Viterbo University

La Crosse
74 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
2,516 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $44,402 after graduation. It takes the average student 4.26 years to graduate. The student loan default rate is 2.60% which is lower than average.

Health Professions Careers in WI

Some of the careers health professions majors go into include:

Job Title WI Job Growth WI Median Salary
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians 35% $33,770
Veterinarians 34% $83,820
Software Applications Developers 32% $84,480
Physician Assistants 30% $111,890
Nurse Practitioners 27% $106,160
Genetic Counselors 25% $84,570
Marriage and Family Therapists 23% $48,360
Substance Abuse Counselors 23% $0
Therapists 22% $40,610
Health Specialties Professors 21% $68,760
Mental Health Counselors 20% $0
Nursing Instructors and Professors 19% $78,270
Dentists 18% $208,000
Natural Sciences Managers 18% $98,510
Respiratory Therapists 18% $61,160
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers 16% $84,020
Physicists 16% $154,070
Physical Therapists 15% $85,430
Medical and Health Services Managers 15% $98,600
Medical Scientists 15% $65,210
Marketing Managers 14% $115,170
Managers 13% $75,630
Substance Abuse Social Workers 13% $44,880
Environmental Scientists and Specialists 13% $56,990
Occupational Therapists 13% $74,180
Rehabilitation Counselors 12% $29,270
Computer User Support Specialists 12% $48,990
Sales Managers 12% $126,260
Audiologists 12% $77,880
Hearing Aid Specialists 12% $46,950
Healthcare Social Workers 12% $52,410
Nurse Anesthetists 12% $194,750
Psychology Professors 11% $69,010
Exercise Physiologists 11% $53,660
Community Health Workers 11% $43,460
Radiation Therapists 11% $73,310
Health Diagnosing and Treating Practitioners 11% $68,510
Dentists 11% $192,440
Dispensing Opticians 11% $34,330
Administrative Services Managers 11% $103,360
Optometrists 11% $115,760
Clergy 11% $50,770
Computer Workers 10% $71,050
Speech-Language Pathologists 10% $69,780
Dental Hygienists 10% $66,180
Engineers 10% $83,640
Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 10% $77,090
Counselors 10% $43,760
Athletic Trainers 10% $48,960
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians 9% $49,890
Medical Records and Health Information Technicians 9% $40,300
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists 9% $64,680
Dietitians and Nutritionists 9% $56,190
Health Technologists and Technicians 8% $41,290
Podiatrists 8% $192,920
Fine Artists 8% $0
Registered Nurses 8% $70,150
Psychiatric Technicians 8% $33,760
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers 8% $50,920
Family and General Practitioners 8% $208,000
Chiropractors 8% $70,980
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians 8% $0
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians 8% $39,150
Surgical Technologists 7% $52,800
Social Work Professors 7% $57,400
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists 7% $0
Pharmacy Technicians 7% $32,650
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists 6% $68,600
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians 5% $59,510
Physicians and Surgeons 5% $208,000
Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 4% $32,640
Nuclear Medicine Technologists 3% $80,770
Recreational Therapists 3% $43,950
Pharmacists 2% $131,450
Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators 0% $61,750
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 0% $45,310
Computer Programmers -2% $75,480
Dietetic Technicians -3% $30,320

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