3,980 colleges are offering Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences program through certificate, undergraduate, and graduate levels. For bachelor's degree, 1,671 schools have the Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences program and 1,277 schools are offering the program in graduate levels. In 2023, a total of 970,976 students completed the program and earned a degree or certificate in the area. By degree level, 274,439 students earned undergraduate certificate, 181,392 students earned associate's, 268,654 students earned bachelor's, and 237,046 students earned master's or doctoral degrees.
- 1 March 2024 (Updated)
Expected Earning after Completing Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences Program is $54,975
Colleges Offering Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences and Number of Degree Earners
The 2024 average tuition of schools that have Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences program is $9,354 for state residents and $27,205 for out-of-state students. For graduate Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences programs, the average tuition is $11,066 for state residents and $20,134 for out-of-state students. For certificate and vocational porgrams in the Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences programs, the average tuition is $27,462.
The following table summarizes the Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences schools by offered degree and number of completers.
| Degree Level | Schools Offered | Completers | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | Men | Women | ||
| Associate | 1,756 | 181,392 | 28,000 | 153,392 |
| Bachelor | 1,671 | 268,654 | 41,000 | 227,654 |
| Master | 1,277 | 148,395 | 25,752 | 122,643 |
| Doctoral | ||||
| Doctoral (Research) | 329 | 7,625 | 1,858 | 5,767 |
| Doctoral (Professional Practice) | 641 | 79,929 | 31,370 | 48,559 |
| Doctoral (Other) | 46 | 1,097 | 247 | 850 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | ||||
| 2-Years Certificate | 2,020 | 136,644 | 16,746 | 119,898 |
| 2-4 Years Certificate | 217 | 4,907 | 768 | 4,139 |
| Certificates of less than 12 weeks | 540 | 51,606 | 9,720 | 41,886 |
| Certificates of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 year | 1,537 | 81,282 | 16,320 | 64,962 |
| Graduate Certificate | ||||
| Post-Bachelor Certificate | 541 | 9,445 | 1,870 | 7,575 |
| Post-Master Certificate | 459 | 6,217 | 1,200 | 5,017 |
Data Source: IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education
Average Salary by Program in Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences Study
The average salary after completing bachelor's Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences is $54,975. The salary is based on the median annual earnings of students three years after graduation. The earning with Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences Master's degree is $77,093.
The average loan debt of the completers in Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences programs is $23,471
and the estimated monthly loan payment is $235. The debt amount is based only on federal loan debt originated at the school awarding the credential, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 3.73% interest rate.
For Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences program, the graduates from Samuel Merritt University have the highest earning of $121,792 (Bachelor's degree). Students from CUNY City College and Dominican University of California follow it with average earning $121,665 and $119,084 respectively.
| Tuition & Fees | Annual Salary | Monthly Earning | Loan Debt | Monthly Loan Payment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samuel Merritt University | $50,934 | $121,792 | $10,149 | $18,750 | $187 |
| CUNY City College | $15,290 | $121,665 | $10,139 | $25,053 | $250 |
| Dominican University of California | $50,666 | $119,084 | $9,924 | $27,250 | $273 |
| Sonoma State University | $20,070 | $118,191 | $9,849 | $12,500 | $125 |
| University of San Francisco | $58,222 | $112,643 | $9,387 | $26,000 | $260 |
Data Source: College Scorecard
Average Earning and Debt by Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences Sub Major Programs
In Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences area, the graduates who completing program have the highest salary of $88,967 and Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing program have the second highest salary of $67,122 in average.
Associate's Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing program shows the highest earning ($60,384) and Dental Support Services and Allied Professions program follows with $50,429 average salary.
Dentistry Master's program has $267,734 average salary and Advanced/Graduate Dentistry and Oral Sciences program completers earn $211,812 yearly.
The next table shows the average earning and debt after completing Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences area by major program and degree. The average annual earning is calculated based on the earning of students three years after graduation.
- Only data from students who received federal financial aid are included in the calculation.
- The actual earning may differ from the average value.
| Annual Salary | Monthly Earning | Loan Debt | Monthly Loan Payment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences Program Details | ||||
| Certificate | $26,557 | $2,213 | $8,555 | $86 |
| Associate | $39,631 | $3,303 | $11,887 | $119 |
| Bachelor's | $39,729 | $3,311 | $24,098 | $241 |
| Master's | $85,467 | $7,122 | $44,021 | $495 |
| Doctoral | $84,981 | $7,082 | $131,201 | $1,475 |
| First Professional Degree | $25,989 | $2,166 | - | - |
| Post-MS | $52,325 | $4,360 | $41,000 | $461 |
| Chiropractic Program Details | ||||
| Doctoral | $48,423 | $4,035 | $188,051 | $2,114 |
| First Professional Degree | $42,071 | $3,506 | $191,700 | $2,155 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services Program Details | ||||
| Associate | $40,060 | $3,338 | - | - |
| Bachelor's | $41,331 | $3,444 | $20,603 | $206 |
| Master's | $58,445 | $4,870 | $47,193 | $531 |
| Doctoral | $77,861 | $6,488 | $97,724 | $1,099 |
| First Professional Degree | $62,934 | $5,244 | $70,249 | $790 |
| Post-MS | $58,554 | $4,880 | $52,900 | $595 |
| Dentistry Program Details | ||||
| Master's | $267,734 | $22,311 | $162,749 | $1,830 |
| Doctoral | $125,568 | $10,464 | $377,171 | $4,241 |
| First Professional Degree | $129,854 | $10,821 | $251,026 | $2,822 |
| Advanced/Graduate Dentistry and Oral Sciences Program Details | ||||
| Certificate | $214,930 | $17,911 | - | - |
| Post-BS | $231,651 | $19,304 | - | - |
| Master's | $211,812 | $17,651 | $141,122 | $1,587 |
| First Professional Degree | $215,141 | $17,928 | $203,354 | $2,286 |
| Post-MS | $181,912 | $15,159 | $197,579 | $2,221 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions Program Details | ||||
| Certificate | $25,262 | $2,105 | $9,478 | $95 |
| Associate | $50,429 | $4,202 | $17,621 | $176 |
| Bachelor's | $58,804 | $4,900 | $20,922 | $209 |
| Master's | $60,713 | $5,059 | $39,160 | $440 |
| Post-MS | $23,047 | $1,921 | - | - |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services Program Details | ||||
| Certificate | $24,545 | $2,045 | $11,346 | $113 |
| Associate | $28,324 | $2,360 | $22,039 | $220 |
| Bachelor's | $43,496 | $3,625 | $28,204 | $282 |
| Master's | $70,994 | $5,916 | $47,276 | $532 |
| Doctoral | $106,574 | $8,881 | $85,400 | $960 |
| First Professional Degree | $74,850 | $6,238 | $41,000 | $461 |
| Post-MS | $88,448 | $7,371 | $64,130 | $721 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services Program Details | ||||
| Certificate | $24,667 | $2,056 | $10,165 | $102 |
| Associate | $34,008 | $2,834 | $17,767 | $178 |
| Bachelor's | $36,368 | $3,031 | $22,607 | $226 |
| Master's | $134,717 | $11,226 | $125,361 | $1,410 |
| First Professional Degree | $70,415 | $5,868 | $129,269 | $1,453 |
| Post-MS | $21,395 | $1,783 | - | - |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions Program Details | ||||
| Certificate | $41,150 | $3,429 | $11,682 | $117 |
| Associate | $48,190 | $4,016 | $16,596 | $166 |
| Bachelor's | $55,432 | $4,619 | $23,772 | $238 |
| Master's | $105,201 | $8,767 | $101,349 | $1,139 |
| First Professional Degree | $103,467 | $8,622 | $99,915 | $1,124 |
| Post-MS | $47,498 | $3,958 | $99,718 | $1,121 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions Program Details | ||||
| Certificate | $26,594 | $2,216 | $9,387 | $94 |
| Associate | $41,416 | $3,451 | $18,582 | $186 |
| Bachelor's | $61,353 | $5,113 | $20,757 | $207 |
| Post-BS | $134,876 | $11,240 | $18,250 | $183 |
| Master's | $45,453 | $3,788 | $61,065 | $686 |
| Post-MS | $25,801 | $2,150 | $14,800 | $167 |
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs Program Details | ||||
| Certificate | $46,583 | $3,882 | $10,369 | $104 |
| Associate | $36,995 | $3,083 | $11,532 | $115 |
| Bachelor's | $39,012 | $3,251 | $23,645 | $236 |
| Post-BS | $76,950 | $6,413 | $14,811 | $148 |
| Master's | $39,085 | $3,257 | $59,287 | $667 |
| Doctoral | $64,104 | $5,342 | - | - |
| First Professional Degree | $127,639 | $10,637 | $220,050 | $2,474 |
| Post-MS | $57,037 | $4,753 | $30,755 | $346 |
| Medicine Program Details | ||||
| Master's | $41,616 | $3,468 | $44,764 | $503 |
| Doctoral | $68,298 | $5,692 | $179,626 | $2,019 |
| First Professional Degree | $67,890 | $5,657 | $178,782 | $2,010 |
| Post-MS | $62,091 | $5,174 | $185,950 | $2,091 |
| Medical Clinical Sciences/Graduate Medical Studies Program Details | ||||
| Master's | $158,548 | $13,212 | $64,011 | $720 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions Program Details | ||||
| Certificate | $28,966 | $2,414 | $17,019 | $170 |
| Associate | $27,985 | $2,332 | $19,280 | $193 |
| Bachelor's | $36,949 | $3,079 | $25,675 | $257 |
| Master's | $45,535 | $3,795 | $58,904 | $662 |
| Doctoral | $62,881 | $5,240 | $108,095 | $1,216 |
| First Professional Degree | $41,598 | $3,466 | $73,835 | $830 |
| Post-MS | $47,041 | $3,920 | $45,076 | $507 |
| Optometry Program Details | ||||
| Doctoral | $108,723 | $9,060 | $199,687 | $2,245 |
| First Professional Degree | $108,727 | $9,061 | $174,171 | $1,958 |
| Ophthalmic and Optometric Support Services and Allied Professions Program Details | ||||
| Certificate | $27,839 | $2,320 | $9,226 | $92 |
| Associate | $44,749 | $3,729 | $19,975 | $200 |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration Program Details | ||||
| Associate | $17,021 | $1,418 | - | - |
| Bachelor's | $48,117 | $4,010 | $22,356 | $224 |
| Master's | $96,209 | $8,017 | $51,838 | $583 |
| Doctoral | $124,467 | $10,372 | $168,318 | $1,892 |
| First Professional Degree | $123,536 | $10,295 | $143,098 | $1,609 |
| Post-MS | $118,118 | $9,843 | - | - |
| Public Health Program Details | ||||
| Certificate | $21,265 | $1,772 | $12,940 | $129 |
| Associate | $33,675 | $2,806 | $22,728 | $227 |
| Bachelor's | $40,109 | $3,342 | $24,606 | $246 |
| Master's | $58,559 | $4,880 | $45,949 | $517 |
| Doctoral | $82,650 | $6,887 | $74,837 | $841 |
| First Professional Degree | $61,900 | $5,158 | $80,492 | $905 |
| Post-MS | $79,702 | $6,642 | $31,919 | $359 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions Program Details | ||||
| Certificate | $23,428 | $1,952 | $20,100 | $201 |
| Associate | $42,579 | $3,548 | $18,313 | $183 |
| Bachelor's | $38,437 | $3,203 | $24,309 | $243 |
| Master's | $62,052 | $5,171 | $60,780 | $683 |
| Doctoral | $74,900 | $6,242 | $95,391 | $1,072 |
| First Professional Degree | $72,487 | $6,041 | $110,321 | $1,240 |
| Post-MS | $47,880 | $3,990 | $56,000 | $630 |
| Health Aides/Attendants/Orderlies Program Details | ||||
| Certificate | $20,152 | $1,679 | $10,250 | $102 |
| Associate | $20,911 | $1,743 | - | - |
| Medical Illustration and Informatics Program Details | ||||
| Bachelor's | $65,092 | $5,424 | $18,916 | $189 |
| Master's | $84,744 | $7,062 | $43,391 | $488 |
| Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services Program Details | ||||
| Certificate | $30,021 | $2,502 | $23,032 | $230 |
| Associate | $33,034 | $2,753 | $8,628 | $86 |
| Bachelor's | $41,163 | $3,430 | $23,751 | $237 |
| Post-BS | $59,592 | $4,966 | $23,102 | $231 |
| Master's | $50,202 | $4,183 | $38,476 | $433 |
| Post-MS | $51,198 | $4,267 | $25,145 | $283 |
| Bioethics/Medical Ethics Program Details | ||||
| Post-MS | $57,163 | $4,764 | - | - |
| Alternative and Complementary Medicine and Medical Systems Program Details | ||||
| Certificate | $44,951 | $3,746 | $12,233 | $122 |
| Associate | $13,971 | $1,164 | $24,995 | $250 |
| Bachelor's | $25,682 | $2,140 | $28,895 | $289 |
| Master's | $24,965 | $2,080 | $98,070 | $1,103 |
| Doctoral | $28,005 | $2,334 | $177,450 | $1,995 |
| First Professional Degree | $31,507 | $2,626 | $122,430 | $1,377 |
| Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services Program Details | ||||
| Certificate | $18,784 | $1,565 | $8,222 | $82 |
| Associate | $19,922 | $1,660 | $21,510 | $215 |
| Movement and Mind-Body Therapies and Education Program Details | ||||
| Certificate | $12,587 | $1,049 | $8,709 | $87 |
| Bachelor's | $27,304 | $2,275 | $25,000 | $250 |
| Master's | $41,640 | $3,470 | $81,098 | $912 |
| Energy and Biologically Based Therapies Program Details | ||||
| Bachelor's | $32,747 | $2,729 | $25,000 | $250 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing Program Details | ||||
| Certificate | $59,872 | $4,989 | $15,782 | $158 |
| Associate | $60,384 | $5,032 | $16,097 | $161 |
| Bachelor's | $67,122 | $5,593 | $22,355 | $223 |
| Post-BS | $116,524 | $9,710 | - | - |
| Master's | $105,630 | $8,803 | $50,103 | $563 |
| Doctoral | $123,411 | $10,284 | $72,700 | $817 |
| First Professional Degree | $118,895 | $9,908 | $67,153 | $755 |
| Post-MS | $103,283 | $8,607 | $45,232 | $508 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants Program Details | ||||
| Certificate | $38,337 | $3,195 | $12,103 | $121 |
| Associate | $39,145 | $3,262 | $16,102 | $161 |
| Bachelor's | $25,198 | $2,100 | $19,500 | $195 |
| Post-BS | $42,148 | $3,512 | - | - |
| Post-MS | $34,951 | $2,913 | - | - |
Data Source: College Scorecard
