Health Professions graduates earn $68,245 four years out. The middle 50% of earners fall between $47,984 and $89,146. Where you land depends on specialization, employer, and how far you advance in the field.
Health Professions is a focused area of study within Health. Graduates typically earn around $68,245 four years out, a solid return for a focused credential. The program is available at 270 colleges across the U.S., from community colleges to research universities. About 7,387 students complete this program each year, most earning a bachelor's. Training is clinical and hands-on, often leading to licensure or certification.
Health Professions graduates earn $68,245 four years out, above the national median for college graduates. The middle 50% of earners fall between $47,984 and $89,146. Earnings typically jump significantly in the first few years. The one-year figure of $38,099 climbs to $68,245 by year four.
Starting salaries only. Earnings in this field grow substantially in the first 3 to 5 years.
Above the national median for college graduates.
Median of per-school medians. Each reporting college counts equally, regardless of size.
There is a wide earnings spread across Health Professions graduates. Specialization and credential level drive most of the gap. Advanced practice roles (nurse practitioners, CRNAs, physician assistants) anchor the top; entry-level clinical and support roles sit at the bottom.
Solid ROI. At median 4-year earnings of $68,245 and an estimated $86,408 four-year net cost, the typical graduate reaches earnings breakeven in roughly 2.3 years.
Based on outcomes from 143 schools. Colleges with fewer than 30 graduates are excluded from national averages.
Of the 7,387 students who complete Health Professions programs each year, the majority (57%) earn a bachelor's degree. The breakdown below shows the full credential distribution.
Health Professions connects to 8 occupations in the job market. Cardiologist leads at $496,010/yr median. Expand any card to see daily responsibilities, in-demand skills, and 10-year growth projections.
The 20 colleges below are ranked by how many Health Professions students they graduate each year. Scroll right to compare acceptance rate, net price, and median earnings side by side.
| # | College | Graduates | Acceptance | Net Price/yr | Earnings 10yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Quinnipiac University Hamden, CT · Nonprofit | 284 | 72.2% | $40,675 | $83,759 |
| 2 | Tulane University of Louisiana New Orleans, LA · Nonprofit | 266 | 14% | $39,949 | $63,268 |
| 3 | University of Cincinnati-Main Campus Cincinnati, OH · Public | 184 | 85.3% | $25,648 | $54,810 |
| 4 | Grand Valley State University Allendale, MI · Public | 183 | 83% | $16,317 | $56,118 |
| 5 | Oakland University Rochester Hills, MI · Public | 181 | 87.8% | $9,120 | $58,612 |
| 6 | Boise State University Boise, ID · Public | 160 | 87.2% | $21,610 | $51,658 |
| 7 | Saint Joseph's University - Philadelphia Philadelphia, PA · Nonprofit | 140 | 88.8% | $29,689 | $86,881 |
| 8 | Gannon University Erie, PA · Nonprofit | 132 | 74.2% | $22,553 | $58,845 |
| 9 | Indian Capital Technology Center-Muskogee Muskogee, OK · Public | 111 | Open | $4,895 | $33,208 |
| 10 | Old Dominion University Norfolk, VA · Public | 106 | 90.4% | $14,638 | $54,914 |
| 11 | Clemson University Clemson, SC · Public | 105 | 38.3% | $22,253 | $71,513 |
| 12 | Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania Bloomsburg, PA · Public | 102 | 93.1% | $15,699 | $52,416 |
| 13 | Mercy University Dobbs Ferry, NY · Nonprofit | 102 | 85.8% | $14,072 | $52,055 |
| 14 | Ferris State University Big Rapids, MI · Public | 97 | 91.4% | $8,624 | $54,735 |
| 15 | University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus Pittsburgh, PA · Public | 91 | 58.1% | $30,434 | $66,125 |
| 16 | East Tennessee State University Johnson City, TN · Public | 89 | 86.2% | $15,983 | $44,859 |
| 17 | George Mason University Fairfax, VA · Public | 88 | 87.5% | $17,915 | $76,343 |
| 18 | Messiah University Mechanicsburg, PA · Nonprofit | 87 | 79% | $26,502 | $54,064 |
| 19 | Rowan University Glassboro, NJ · Public | 86 | 77.7% | $22,408 | $59,988 |
| 20 | Long Island University Brookville, NY · Nonprofit | 84 | 86.2% | $33,062 | $59,950 |
Ranked by Health Professions graduate volume. Scroll right to compare key stats. Read our methodology →
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